As the scorching summer continues, there’s nothing more refreshing than a cold soda or a sweet sports drink. But while sugary drinks may taste great in the heat, they come with health risks. We’ve long known that excessive intake of sugary beverages can lead to “pet bottle syndrome” (a form of diabetic ketoacidosis), but new research suggests something even more alarming, sugar consumed through drinks increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) more than sugar consumed through food.
An international research team from the U.S. and Germany analyzed data from over 500,000 people across multiple continents. They found a strong link between sugary beverages like soda and fruit juice and a higher risk of T2D.
Specifically:
- For every additional 350ml of sugary drinks (such as soda, energy drinks, or sports drinks) consumed per day, the risk of developing T2D increased by 25%.
- For every additional 240ml of fruit juice (including 100% juice and nectars), the risk increased by 5%.
Interestingly, sugar from other food sources did not show this risk increase, and in some cases, was even associated with a reduced risk.
Fruit juice often seems like a healthy choice. However, because it contains high levels of sugar and lacks dietary fiber, even with vitamins and nutrients, it’s far less beneficial than eating whole fruit.
As Professor Karen Della Corte, the study’s lead author, puts it:
“This study highlights why drinking sugar whether from soda or juice - poses greater health risks than eating it.”
This research serves as a powerful guide for dietary advice that takes into account the form in which sugar in consumed. During summer, it’s best to hydrate with water or tea, taken frequently in small amounts. As for salt, traditional options like picked plums (umeboshi) or miso soup can help you replenish it naturally through meals.
在这连日高温的酷暑中，冰凉的清凉饮料或碳酸饮料喝起来格外可口。虽然大家都知道长期饮用含糖饮料如果汁或运动饮料可能导致“瓶装饮料综合征”（即糖尿病性酮症酸中毒），但最近有研究报告指出，通过饮料摄入的糖分比通过食物摄入的糖分更容易增加患2型糖尿病（T2D）的风险。
来自美国和德国的研究团队分析了来自多个大洲超过50万人的数据，并发现通过汽水、水果汁等饮料摄入的糖分与T2D发病风险上升存在关联。
研究发现：
- 每天额外摄入约350毫升的加糖饮料（如软饮料、能量饮料、运动饮料），T2D的发病风险会增加25%。
- 每天额外摄入约240毫升的果汁（包括100%果汁和果汁饮料），T2D的发病风险增加5%。
相比之下，其他糖分来源并未表现出相同的风险提升，某些食物中的糖分甚至与T2D风险降低有关。
在这连日高温的酷暑中，冰凉的清凉饮料或碳酸饮料喝起来格外可口。虽然大家都知道长期饮用含糖饮料如果汁或运动饮料可能导致“瓶装饮料综合征”（即糖尿病性酮症酸中毒），但最近有研究报告指出，通过饮料摄入的糖分比通过食物摄入的糖分更容易增加患2型糖尿病（T2D）的风险。
来自美国和德国的研究团队分析了来自多个大洲超过50万人的数据，并发现通过汽水、水果汁等饮料摄入的糖分与T2D发病风险上升存在关联。