ental decay, and may be a more significant factor in the development of dental caries (cavities)

than eating candy.[19] Fruit juice causes dental decay because it naturally contains acids, which
chemically dissolve the enamel off the surface of the tooth, and sugars that the bacteria in the
mouth ferment to create even more tooth-destroying acids.[19]
Fruit juice consumption overall in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the US has increased in
recent years,[20] probably due to public perception of juices as a healthy natural source of
nutrients and increased public interest in health issues. Indeed, fruit juice intake has been
consistently associated with reduced risk of many cancer types,[21][22][23][24][25][26][27] might be protective
against stroke[28] and delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease.[29]
Some fruit juices have filtered out the dietary fiber present in the fruit. In other cases, other
ingredients are added.[30] High-fructose corn syrup, an ingredient in many juice cocktails, has
been linked to the increased incidence of type II diabetes. High consumption of juice is also
linked to weight gain in some studies,[31][32] but not in others.[33] In a controlled clinical study, regular
consumption of grape juice for 12 weeks did not cause any weight gain in volunteers, but
consumption of a soft drink did.[34] Fruit juice in moderate amounts can help children and adults
meet daily recommendations for fruit consumption, nutrient intake and calories. [35][36]
The American Academy of Pediatrics says that fruit juice should not be given to infants before 6
months of age. For children ages 1 to 6, intake of fruit juice should be limited to 4 to 6 ounces per
day (about a half to three-quarters of a cup). Giving children excessive juice can lead to poor
nutrition, diarrhea, gas, abdominal pain, bloating, and tooth decay.[37][38]
Juice cleanses have become a popular diet. The key concept of juice cleanses, detoxification,
bases on the assertion that by consuming only nutrient rich substances (juice) and
eliminating dairy, wheat, gluten, and fermented foods, the body can better heal physical
problems. A juice cleanse requires the consumption of nothing except for juice for multiple days,
with proposed health benefits including: reduction in appetite, rest for the stomach and liver,
elimination of harmful foods, flooding the body with super nutrition, weight loss, energy
improvement, re-hydration, detoxification, and cell healing. Unlike most diets, juice cleanses do
not last for extended periods, usually ending in less than a week.[39]

Comparison to whole fruits[edit]

Longitudinal prospective cohort studies conducted at Harvard showed a significantly increased
risk of Type 2 diabetes when juices were consumed compared to whole fruits, which significantly
reduced the risk.[40]