It only takes one: Drinking at least one sugary drink a day increases your cancer risk

When it comes to beverages that increase your risk of cancer, it turns out that a glass of orange juice may be just as bad as a glass of soda.

This is according to a new study, which found that sugary drinks – including 100 percent fruit juice – were “significantly associated with the risk of overall cancer.”

The study, conducted by researchers from Sorbonne Paris Cite University and published in the journal BMJ, involved 101,257 adults who were followed over a five-year period, during which the researchers monitored their intake, not just of food, but also of sugary and artificially sweetened beverages, such as carbonated soft drinks, powdered juice mixes and fruit juice.

The researchers monitored the participants by requiring each person to complete at least two 24-hour dietary questionnaires every six months throughout their research.

During the study, cancer was diagnosed in 2,193 of the participants, or roughly 22 cases per 1,000 people. Based on the data presented in the study, the majority of those cases were people who regularly consumed sugary drinks.

The researchers found that consuming 100 mL of fruit juice was linked to a 12 percent increased risk of cancer overall. Consuming the same amount of soda and sugar-sweetened drinks, meanwhile, was linked to a 19 percent increase in cancer risk. (Related: Portion control: Eat your fruit, don’t drink it; study finds consumption of fruit juice contributes to weight gain.)

According to the researchers, the drinks’ sugar content may be to blame, with lead researcher Mathilde Touvier noting that the sugar content for fruit juice is the same as the sugar content in carbonated soft drinks.

However, Touvier, who works for the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, or the French National Institute of Health, said the results of their study do not mean that people should cut off fruit juice and similar beverages from their diets, but rather, balance their intake.

According to Touvier, what consumers should do is abide by the recommendations set forth by several public health agencies, which is to limit one’s intake of sugary beverages to less than one drink per day.

“If you consume from time to time a sugary drink it won’t be a problem, but if you drink at least one glass a day it can raise the risk of several diseases – here, maybe cancer, but also with a high level of evidence, cardiometabolic diseases,” she said.

The researchers also noted that further investigations were needed to solidify the significance of their findings, especially considering its observational nature.

The results of the research came days after several health experts lobbed criticism on the marketing of fruit juice as a “healthy” product despite being packed with sugar.

According to Nikolai Petrovsky, a professor at Flinders University in Australia, the majority of the public is still being conned into thinking that “natural” juices are automatically healthier. In fact, these drinks contain the same – or even higher – amount of sugar as soft drinks.

To learn about other unhealthy sugary drinks that you should avoid, visit Aspartame.news.

Michael Alexander

Sources include:

Published by dreddymd

Dr Eddy Bettermann MD focus on Biological Medicine (Biologische Medizin), Darkfield Microscopy (Dunkelfeld Mikroskopie), Orthomolecular Medicine (Orthomolekulare Medizin), Ayurvedic Medicine (Ayurveda), Psychosomatic Medicine (Psychosomatische Medizin), raw food (Rohkost), fasting (Fasten): Our primary integrative medicine goal is the maintenance of your health and wellness, and we are committed to safe and effective healthcare. Our specialties include online integrative medicine education by alternative doctor: food and allergy management through the use of Integrative medical therapy, Environmental Medicine, General Family Medicine, Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Chronic Fatigue, ADHD, autism, Fibromyalgia, Yeast/Fungus related diseases – Candidacies, mercury dental replacement and detoxification, Natural Thyroid Replacement, Weight loss, Lyme Disease, Irritable Bowel Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Addiction related programs, Intestinal Dysbiosis, as well as trigger point therapy using Neural Therapy. Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD, physician from Germany, consultant and teacher in biological medicine, especially dark field microscopy known as Live Blood Analysis in Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines. But he lecture also in the USA, Canada and the U.A.E. He speaks english and german. https://dreddymd.com/2017/01/17/the-interactive-live-blood-cd-and-the-certified-training-live-blood-analysis-online-course/ https://dreddymd.com/courses/ https://dreddymd.com/2017/01/17/live-blood-microscopy-analysis-darkfield-course/ “Let thy Food be thy Medicine and thy Medicine be thy Food.” — Hippocrates Physician Member of the Medical Board at AOX Singapore, Medical Doctor at Nurse Mobile Clinic and Physician at DrEddy Clinic Our Mission: The mission of the Integrative Medicine is to search for the most effective treatments for patients by combining both conventional and alternative approaches that address all aspects of health and wellness – biological, psychological, social and spiritual. Biological Medicine is a big part of my work and so is Dark field Microscopy, what I use in my daily practice and what I teach more then 15 years in Asia and around the world: Live Blood Analysis in dark field based on Haematology. We utilize Live blood analysis since 2004, conventional as well as specialty laboratories for a thorough diagnostic work up of the disease in question. Our integrative medicine treatment regimens are especially unique and are tailored specifically to the individual needs of each patient. Our Mission: don’t harm, prevent, use food as medicine We are a reliable partner for integrative medicine in Medical Spa & Clinic Development and integrative medicine Education Training for alternative doctors – we bring different holistic approaches, like Integrative Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda Medicine together. On your request we offer our service in your place as well. Heavy metal poisoning Heavy metal poisoning is much more common than most people realize, and if you’re thinking that it doesn’t apply to you because you haven’t been exposed to any, think again. If you’ve eaten fish regularly, had amalgam fillings, received vaccinations, drank contaminated water, or done industrial or agricultural work or pharmaceutical manufacturing, there’s a good chance that you have a fair amount of toxic metals in your system.. We are here to help and to educate! Wishing your health and happiness Dr Eddy Bettermann MD Multimedia library https://bit.ly/2Wgqsd3 Protect you and your family from harmful radiation https://bit.ly/synergyscience-dreddymd More information about 5G and EMF: https://dreddymd.com/?s=5G+and+EMF Protocol https://amzn.to/2Nxsfql View all posts by dreddymd