Orange juice vs. sugary drinks: which is better for your heart?
NCT ID NCT03527277
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how drinking orange juice compared to a sugar-sweetened beverage affects risk factors for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Fifty-six adults drank either orange juice or a sugary drink for four weeks. Researchers measured changes in cholesterol, blood sugar, and other markers to see if one drink was better for health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Orange juice and sugar-sweetened beverage
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help people understand whether natural fruit juice is a healthier choice than sugary drinks for heart and diabetes risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term study (56 people, 4 weeks) that only measures risk markers, not actual disease outcomes. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, Davis
Davis, California, 95616, United States
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