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Surprising
new research has shown that fruit juice drinks greatly increase
the risk of type 2 diabetes.
“Stay
away from fruit juice drinks” was the message delivered
in relation to the study published by the American Diabetes
Association (ADA).
The
American Diabetes Association (ADA) published the results
of a study of over 4,500 people to help determine factors associated
with the risk of diabetes. Researchers found that: “An additional
daily serving of fruit juice increased the likelihood of developing
diabetes by 18 percent”
In
response to the ADA publication, diabetes researchers stated, “This
is a significant finding, particularly because of the large subject
pool studied, and the high rate of risk linking fruit juice drinks
and diabetes risk.”
The
most popular new designer fruit juice drinks are made from a variety
of fruits, including Noni, Goji, Mangosteen, Acai, Amalaki, and
Jujube. All these fruits, as well as any other fruit, carry the
risk of increasing obesity and type 2 diabetes due to their glycemic
response, Cephalic response (CPIR), and fat-storing response.
Fruits
in a liquid, juiced state have very different obesity and diabetic
risk factors than actual raw fruit. Juicing fruits completely changes
the nature of a fruit, altering its metabolic actions. Low Glycemic
raw fruits may be consumed in moderation, but juiced fruits should
be avoided.
This
is especially true in children, as adipose tissue fat cells can
be triggered to increase in size and amount during childhood. Fruit
juices send a message to human fat cells to become larger and more
abundant, leading to higher incidence of obesity and diabetes.
Triggering
adipose tissue fat cells in childhood is a sure way to create an
obese and/or diabetic adult, as these types of fat cells cannot
be removed once they are created. Dieting becomes an extreme challenge
once a child has developed too many fat cells, as fat cells can
only be flattened but not reduced in number. Adults who
find that diets don’t work, can blame the excess plethora
of fat cells that were created in childhood.
Designer
fruit juices became popular due to their high-ORAC values. ORAC
stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, as related
to the Free Radical Theory of Aging. Many fruits carry phytochemical
benefits, but researchers caution that “The benefits of high-ORAC
fruits do not overcome the high risk of obesity and diabetes associated
with ingestion of fruit juices. High-ORAC antioxidants can be found
in spices, berries, and legumes.
According
to the 2007 United States Department of Agriculture List of
ORAC Values for Foods, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and
grains possess high ORAC values.
SUMMARY
In order to legally define or state the propensity of a specific
fruit juice to elevate obesity, diabetes, and fat-storage risks
in human, human In-Vivo clinical trials are required. These trials
should be designed to determine glycemic response (per FDA 21 CFR
Guidelines), Cephalic (Brain-Glycemic-indexing) Response, and Adipose
Tissue Fat-Storage.
The
Glycemic Research Institute has received Certification
by the federal governments in the United States, Canada, and United
Kingdom to conduct these approved trials, and has a 25-year history
of FDA & FTC claims substantiation.
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