Drinking too much tea and fruit juice ‘raises your risk of kidney disease’
A study noted that sweetened tea and reduced-fat milk adds to sugar intake, which can cause problems
DRINKING too much tea and fruit juice could raise your risk of developing kidney disease, a study has found.
Sweetened drinks have always been culprits for bad health, but now even a cuppa and a pint could be a danger.
A study by scientists at Johns Hopkins University has made the claims, while looking into why African-Americans are more likely to have kidney disease than Caucasians.
It noted that sweetened tea and reduced-fat milk adds to sugar intake, which can cause problems.
Too much sugar can lead to weight gain and high blood pressure, which puts stress on the kidneys.
This can then accelerate the loss of the organ's vital function, the experts think.
Dr Holly Kramer of Loyola University Chicago told Reuters: "Multiple studies have shown that high consumption of sugar sweetened beverages is associated with increased risk of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes and gout.
"High sugar of any kind can lead to weight gain and insulin resistance and elevated blood pressure.
“These factors then put stress on the kidney and can accelerate loss of kidney function over time.”
As part of a new year health kick, Meghan Markle has reportedly banned Prince Harry from drinking tea and booze.
The Duchess of Sussex has persuaded hubby Harry to replace alcohol and caffeine with still mineral water.
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