The following from the BBC news website, posted on 1st February 2008.
"Gout surge blamed on sweet drinks
Sugary drinks have been blamed for a surge in cases of the painful joint disease gout.
Men who consume two or more sugary soft drinks a day have an 85% higher risk of gout compared with those who drink less than one a month, a study suggests."
Fanta, reported by "usually reliable sources" to be the Benedict XVI's favoured tipple, is a very sweet drink indeed. One 500 ml bottle contains 52.6 g of sugar [source: Coca Cola's own website].
Has any one thought to warn the Holy Father of this risk to his health?
Should the faithful start an immediate campaign of prayer for his protection?
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