Over time, those fat deposits can cause fatty liver disease ( 38). If your liver gets more fructose than it can handle, it turns some of the extra fructose into fat. Second, when your body takes in large amounts of fructose (the type of sugar in fruit juice), it is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream and delivered to your liver ( 37). Drinking fruit juice and other high-calorie beverages can cause you to gain weight ( 36). There are a couple reasons why that’s a problem.įirst, more sugar per serving translates to more calories. That’s because a serving of juice delivers much more sugar and way less fiber than a serving of whole fruit ( 6, 35). While orange and grapefruit juices contain lots of vitamin C and other nutrients often found in whole citrus fruits, they’re not quite as healthy. Fruit Juice Isn’t as Healthy as Whole Fruit Interestingly, certain compounds in citrus peels may combat the bacteria that cause dental cavities, although more research is needed to see how that information could be used ( 34). This is a particular risk if you sip on lemon water all day long, bathing your teeth in acid. That’s because the acid in citrus fruits erodes tooth enamel ( 32, 33). High Amounts Could Cause CavitiesĮating lots of citrus fruits or juices could increase the risk of cavities.
While the overall picture of citrus is pretty rosy, there are a few potential downsides.
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