Orange juice vs. sugary drinks: which is better for your heart?
NCT ID NCT03527277
First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times
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.
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University of California, Davis
Davis, California, 95616, United States
What this could mean
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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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