The Claim
Increased consumption of fruit punch is associated with greater weight gain and a 100% higher relative risk of type 2 diabetes in women, with an effect size comparable to that of sugar-sweetened soft drinks, indicating that added sugars in non-carbonated beverages contribute similarly to metabolic risk.
What the research says
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Women who drink more fruit punch gain more weight and have twice the risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who drink less, similar to the risk from sugar-sweetened soft drinks.
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Increased consumption of fruit punch is associated with greater weight gain and a 100% higher relative risk of type 2 diabetes in women, comparable to the effects observed with sugar-sweetened soft drinks, suggesting that added sugars in non-carbonated beverages contribute similarly to metabolic risk.
Drinking sugary fruit punch floods the bloodstream with sugar, causing blood sugar and insulin to spike repeatedly. The body doesn't feel full from liquid sugar, so people eat more food overall and gain weight. Fat builds up in the liver and muscles, making it harder for the body to respond to insulin. The pancreas works harder to make more insulin until it can't keep up, leading to high blood sugar and diabetes.
What the research says
1 studyWomen who drank more fruit punch gained more weight and were twice as likely to get type 2 diabetes over time, just like women who drank soda. This means sugary fruit drinks are just as unhealthy as soda.
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