A study in the US has found that drinking excessive amounts of fruit juice and other sugary beverages could increase the risk of premature death by as much as 42 per cent.
Researchers found that although the sugars in fruit juices are naturally occurring, they had a similar impact on health as sugars in soft drinks and other sweetened beverages.
Professor Jean Welsh, who co-authored the study, said sugary drinks increase the risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes and their consumption should be limited.