US longevity expert warns cheap drinks erode hearts of Vietnamese consumers

Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos, a longevity researcher at Cornell University and co‑founder and Medical Director of Longevity Health, cautions that everyday beverages can damage cardiovascular health more quickly than many realize. He points to sugary coffee drinks, sports drinks high in carbohydrates and calories, regular alcohol consumption, diet sodas with artificial sweeteners, and fruit juices rich in natural sugars but low in fiber as especially harmful. According to his analysis, these drinks act more like high‑sugar desserts than healthy refreshments, raising blood pressure, triggering inflammation, and disrupting gut microbiota, thereby increasing the risk of heart disease. Dr. Eliopoulos recommends that most people meet hydration needs with water and appropriate electrolytes rather than relying on these high‑calorie drinks. The warning is aimed at Vietnamese consumers, many of whom consume these beverages daily without awareness of the potential heart‑related consequences.