SUGARY DRINKS AND CANCER - More to diet than just sugar

摘要

Chazelas et al report that sugar intake, including fruit juice, is associated with a higher incidence of cancer (Research, 13 July). Fruit juice is a valuable source of bioactive molecules with anti-inflammatoryand anti-oxidant properties. A meta-analysis of 22 studies found that a high intake of flavonoids reduced all cause mortality (relative risk0.74). The World Health Organization recommendsthe consumption offruitand vegetables to improve health—given that intact and juiced fruit have similar molecular compositions, fruit juice can be predicted to have health giving properties.