Stella (@bintangstella.bsky.social)

Childhood sugary drinks and fruit juice linked to higher adult blood pressure risk A 25-year study suggests that the source of fructose matters more than the amount, linking sugary drinks and high fruit juice intake, but not whole fruit, to a greater risk of hypertension while highlighting healthier beverage swaps that may help protect long-term heart health. Study: Consumption of Fructose-Containing Food and Beverage Sources in Childhood Through to Adulthood and Risk of Hypertension: A Prospective Cohort Study. Image credit: monticello/Shutterstuck.com A recent study published in the journal Circulation reveals that higher intakes of sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice in childhood were associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure later in life. Investigating fructose sources and hypertension risk Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading public health concern, with over one billion cases and nine million deaths reported annually worldwide. In recent decades, an increasing prevalence of hypertension has been observed among younger adults, adolescents, and even children. Hypertension often co-occurs with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, which collectively increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The risk of developing these conditions can be reduced by adopting a healthy lifestyle, such as eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Among dietary components, overconsumption of sugars, especially fructose, has been... https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260626/Childhood-sugary-drinks-and-fruit-juice-linked-to-higher-adult-blood-pressure-risk.aspx