Named popular "healthy" drinks that are actually harmful to health

Many drinks become popular because of their supposed positive effects on the body. However, some of them can actually do more harm than good.

Fruit juice

According to a study published in JAMA Network, daily consumption of about 340 ml of juice increases the risk of mortality by 24%. Researchers from Cornell University, Emory University and the University of Alabama monitored the health status of almost 6 adults aged 13,5 and over for 45 years and found that the consumption of sugary drinks can also lead to coronary heart disease. At the same time, even 100% fruit juices increase the risk of the disease.

Energy drinks

The point of drinking energy drinks is to get the "energy" boost that caffeine usually gives. However, in some of them, the amount of caffeine exceeds the recommended norms, which can cause serious health problems. This includes stress, aggressive behavior, increased blood pressure, the risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes, and poor sleep, the study says.

Coffee

Research has shown that people who drink about 6 or more cups of coffee a day are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This is influenced by an element called cafestol contained in coffee beans, which increases the level of cholesterol in the blood.

Comfrey tea

According to research, the use of herbal teas made from comfrey leaves can have a negative effect on the liver. Scientists have also found out that alkaloids contained in tea can damage liver DNA, mutate and cause cancer.