Fruit juice's high sugar content increases risk of certain cancers

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A study by the Western Australia Institute of Medical Research Epidemiology warned of the risks of bowel cancer for fruit juice drinkers. While the study by the institute, published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, found that eating more fruit and vegetables help reduce risk of distal colon cancer because of fruit juice’s high sugar content it increases risk of certain cancers, instead of preventing the ailment.

At higher risk to develop rectal cancer were people who drank more than three glasses of fruit juices a day.

The researchers explained that after processing and packaging, ingredients in fruit juice that protect against tumours such as fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants, are lost. However, the study said veggies such as broccoli, sprouts, cauliflower, apples and dark yellow vegetables helped battle proximal and distal colon cancers.

Ref and Read more: http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/219598/20110926/study-claims-higher-bowel-cancer-risk-for-fruit-juice-drinkers.htm

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