Sugary drinks linked to higher anxiety risk in certain age group, study finds

An excess of sugary drinks can specifically lead to a higher risk of anxiety among teens, a new study shows.

In a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, U.K. researchers reviewed various studies from 2000 to 2025.

They explored the link between drinking sugar-sweetened beverages — like sodas, energy drinks, sweetened juices, teas and coffee — and anxiety disorders in adolescents between 10 and 19 years old.

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