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Packaged juices contain harsh chemicals

a glass of juice in hands
Nutritionist Irina Berezhnaya: you can't drink packaged juices regularly, it destroys your health.

Nutriticist Berezhnaya warned about the negative impact of packaged juices on the body . The specialist announced the presence in their composition of aggressive chemicals that can provoke inflammatory reactions when they are consumed.

“We are talking about preservatives, stabilizers, dyes and flavors,” the physician clarified, talking to RT
Also, the expert said, it should be remembered that the juices in the packages contain very high concentrations of sugar. Berezhnaya gave an example: one glass of apple juice contains sugar in an amount equivalent to its content in five apples. The nutritionist warned that consuming large amounts of sugar at once can adversely affect the functioning of the pancreas and contribute to the development of endocrine disorders, provoke sharp jumps in blood sugar levels and excessive release of insulin.

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Besides, drinking such juices harms the teeth and stomach, summed up Berezhnaya. For lovers of sweet-tasting drinks, the specialist advised preparing natural fruit drinks or compotes.

The nutritionist refuted the myth about the benefits of packaged juices

Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that it is useful to add spices to drinks in winter.< p class="warning_txt">Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.

Irina Berezhnaya Irina Berezhnaya HLS doctor-gastroenterologist, nutritionist, candidate of medical sciences