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Why you should stop drinking sugar | Peter Attia, M.D. & Rick Johnson, M.D. — Whalespan

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Why you should stop drinking sugar | Peter Attia, M.D. & Rick Johnson, M.D.

Peter Attia6m · 2022-02-11

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✓Well SupportedSome sports drinks contain more fructose than optimal because it improves taste, which can be problematic if consumed outside of exercise.✓Well SupportedSports drinks containing lactate, glucose, and fructose are superior to those with high-fructose corn syrup and insufficient glucose for quick energy.◐Partially SupportedThe Pediatric Society recommends limiting fruit juice intake to 6 ounces or less for older children and 4 ounces or less for younger children due to its high fructose content being associated with childhood obesity.◐Partially SupportedFreshly squeezed orange juice has a significant concentration of glucose and fructose, approximately two-thirds that of a soft drink.

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Soft drinks contain approximately 110 grams of sugar per liter, composed of about 6% fructose and 5% glucose.

◐Partially SupportedApple juice is as sweet as soft drinks and contributes a large amount of sugar.

◐Partially SupportedSports drinks were originally developed to replenish electrolytes, fix hypoglycemia, and provide glucose as fuel for athletes during intense exercise.

◐Partially SupportedAvoiding soft drinks and fruit juices reduces fructose intake.

◐Partially SupportedFruit juice is a significant problem for children due to its high sugar and sweetness content.