Health experts recommend that people at risk of gout, diabetes or metabolic disorders should limit consumption of these types of drinks to protect their long-term health.
According to experts, fructose - a type of sugar commonly found in soft drinks, milk tea, bottled fruit juice and many types of processed drinks - when entering the body will be metabolized mainly in the liver. This process consumes cell energy and promotes the production of uric acid. If consumed excessively for a long time, the risk of increased blood uric acid and gout also increases.
Not only that, consuming a lot of sugary drinks also makes the body susceptible to insulin resistance, increasing the risk of blood sugar disorders. This is also one of the reasons why people with metabolic syndrome often simultaneously experience hyperuricemia, high blood pressure and dyslipidemia.
Experts say that many people still believe that just limiting beer and alcohol is enough to control uric acid. However, soft drinks and sugary drinks can also be the silent "culprits" that cause this index to increase. In particular, replacing filtered water with milk tea or soft drinks every day can increase the metabolic burden on the body.
To protect health, adults should prioritize using filtered water, limit sugary drinks and build a balanced diet. Maintaining a reasonable weight, increasing physical activity and getting enough sleep also contributes to supporting more effective control of uric acid and blood sugar levels.
Experts note that increased blood uric acid and blood sugar disorders often progress silently in the early stages. Therefore, changing small habits in daily life can help reduce the risk of metabolic diseases and protect long-term health.
