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Clinical Takeaway
: Higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and 100% fruit juice, but not whole fruit, was associated with higher hypertension risk.Context
Fructose has been linked to obesity and adverse cardiovascular outcomes, particularly when consumed in sugar-sweetened beverages like soda and sports drinks. The potential cardiovascular risks of fructose in whole fruits and 100% fruit juices remain controversial. To examine associations between different fructose sources and incident hypertension, researchers followed 26,000 children (ages 9–16 at enrollment; mean age, 12) into adulthood for up to 25 years, surveying them every 1 to 4 years.
Key Results
During follow-up, 6% of participants were diagnosed with hypertension.
Total fructose consumption was not associated with an elevated risk of hypertension, but findings differed by source:
Sugar-sweetened beverages: Higher intake was ass…