{"id":13007,"date":"2025-02-14T21:15:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T21:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=13007"},"modified":"2025-02-14T21:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T21:18:10","slug":"a-recent-study-debunks-the-myth-of-healthy-juices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/02\/14\/a-recent-study-debunks-the-myth-of-healthy-juices\/","title":{"rendered":"A Recent Study Debunks the Myth of Healthy Juices"},"content":{"rendered":"

Watan<\/strong><\/em>-In recent years, there has been a surge in promoting juice consumption as a method to intake fruits and vegetables, along with marketing diets that rely solely on juices, claiming to improve health, aid in weight loss, and detoxify the digestive system.<\/p>\n

However, a study published in the journal “Nutrients” in late January warned that “the absence of most insoluble fibers in juice may reduce the health benefits of whole fruits and vegetables. It may also lead to negative shifts in gut and oral bacteria associated with inflammation, affecting metabolism, immunity, and mental health.” The study further indicated that relying exclusively on juice for detoxification “could harm health within three days.”<\/p>\n

While juicing fruits and vegetables is a common and convenient way to obtain nutrients, experts state that “juice alone is not sufficient to replace a balanced diet.” This is especially pertinent in light of new research revealing that “juice may not be worth the squeeze,” as noted by Sarah Garone, a certified nutritionist and health and wellness writer for “Health.” She explained that “even before this study was published, many experts warned that juice’s reputation as a detox or weight loss tool exceeds its actual health benefits.”<\/p>\n

Consequences of Sacrificing Fiber<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to the American “Wyoming News” network, the study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University in Illinois involved three groups of healthy adults. One group consumed “juice only,” the second group consumed “juice with whole foods,” and the third group consumed “whole plant-based foods only.”<\/p>\n

The research team found that the first group, which consumed only juice, showed the greatest increase in gut bacteria associated with inflammation. In contrast, the last group, which consumed “whole plant-based foods,” experienced healthier microbial changes. The middle group, which consumed “juice along with food,” exhibited some bacterial shifts, but they were less pronounced than those in the juice-only group.<\/p>\n

The researchers stated that their findings suggest that “juice without fiber may disrupt the microbiome or beneficial bacteria, leading to long-term health consequences.”<\/p>\n

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The Hidden Risks of Juice-Only Diets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Impact of Juice on Children<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dr. Melinda Ring, a professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the principal investigator of the study, stated, “Most people believe that juice is a healthy detox for the body, but consuming it in large quantities with little fiber can lead to microbial imbalances that cause negative consequences such as inflammation and impaired gut health.”<\/p>\n

She explained that “juicing removes much of the fiber found in whole fruits and vegetables, which feeds beneficial bacteria that produce anti-inflammatory compounds.” She added that “the high sugar content in juice feeds sugar-loving harmful bacteria more, negatively affecting gut and saliva microbes.”<\/p>\n

The research team also found that the oral microbiome showed “dramatic” changes during a juice-only diet, characterized by “a decrease in beneficial bacteria and an increase in bacterial groups associated with inflammation.” Ring noted that “this clearly demonstrates how quickly juice and fiber-free diets can impact the microbiome and bacterial groups associated with health, especially in children, who often consume juice as a substitute for fruit.”<\/p>\n

She recommended that juice enthusiasts ensure they “maintain intact fiber or consume juices with whole foods to balance the impact on the oral and gut microbiome.”<\/p>\n

Impact of Juice on Children<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Five Outcomes of Excessive Juice Consumption<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“While relying on juice may seem beneficial in theory for those who find it difficult to consume enough fruits and vegetables,” says Amanda Beaver, a health nutritionist at “Houston Methodist,” she clarifies that juicing fruits and vegetables may lead to the following:<\/p>\n