Lower Blood Pressure and Inflammation: Good for the Heart, But Fruit Juice Also Raises Blood Sugar Warning

Orange Juice Shows Positive Effects on Heart Health

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According to a paper published by a research team from the University of Sao Paulo (FoRC) in Brazil in the international journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research,

orange juice was found to help improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and inflammation and altering the expression of metabolism-related genes.

60-Day Intake Experiment… Improvements in Blood Pressure and Inflammation Confirmed

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The study involved 20 adults between the ages of 21 and 46.

They drank two cups of 100% orange juice daily for 60 days,

and avoided citrus fruits, strawberries, coffee, chocolate, wine, and tea for three days prior to the experiment.

After continuous intake, the participants showed improvements in blood pressure control and inflammation,

and the research team observed changes in a total of 1,705 genes in immune cells.

“Changes in Gene Expression Linked to Improved Heart Function”

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The researchers explained that there were significant changes in gene expression related to cardiovascular function, including blood pressure, inflammation, and fat metabolism.

They concluded that orange juice could have a positive impact on heart health.

Heart Disease Mortality in the United States

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.

In 2023 alone, 919,032 people died from cardiovascular disease,

and according to media reports, one person dies every 34 seconds from heart disease in the United States.

The Importance of Managing Lifestyle Habits

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A separate study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that

after tracking over 4,000 adults aged 18 to 30 for 20 years,

those who managed their heart health from a young age had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

The group that maintained a high score in the eight risk factors identified by the American Heart Association (AHA) had the lowest risk,

while the group that maintained a moderate score had double the risk, and those who dropped from moderate to low scores saw their risk increase by tenfold.

Researchers: “Even Small Lifestyle Changes Matter”

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Co-author Professor Lloyd-Jones emphasized

that paying attention to heart health from a young age is essential for increasing healthy life expectancy,

improving lifestyle habits is a key factor in reducing future risk.

Warning: Fruit Juice and Blood Sugar Risks

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However, there are opposing studies suggesting that fruit juice can increase the risk of diabetes.

A joint study by Brigham Young University, the University of Freiburg, and the University of Paderborn found that

for every additional 240 ml of fruit juice consumed, the risk of type 2 diabetes increased by 5%.

They explained that the sugars in fruit juice consist of monosaccharides such as glucose and fructose, and disaccharides such as sucrose,

which are simple molecules that are absorbed quickly and rapidly raise blood sugar levels.

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