Sugary drinks can increase a person's risk for metabolic syndrome by up to 20%.
A review of data from 13 previous studies warns against consuming large amounts of fructose, or fruit sugar.
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions including high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and excess body fat.
According to UPI, the syndrome also includes increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Collectively, these conditions increase your risk for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
