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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