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News India Live, Digital Desk: With the arrival of summer, sugarcane juice stalls start getting decorated on the roadside. It is considered a natural and energizing drink, but is it safe for everyone? In a report by Live Hindustan, a gastroenterologist has warned about the ‘hidden dangers’ of sugarcane juice, which we often ignore. Experts’ concern: Why can it be harmful? According to doctors, it is very important to keep the following three things in mind while drinking sugarcane juice: 1. Hygiene & Infection: The biggest challenge with roadside juices is cleanliness. Contaminated water: The ice used in juice is often made from unsafe water. Flies and dust: Sugarcanes kept in the open and flies sitting on the machine can cause diseases like typhoid, cholera and hepatitis A. Dirty machine: If the machine is not cleaned regularly, it can become infected with fungus and bacteria. Begin to flourish.2. High Sugar Content (High Sugar Levels) Sugarcane juice is a direct source of sucrose. Diabetes: For diabetic patients, it acts like a ‘sugar bomb’, due to which the blood sugar level can increase suddenly. Weight gain: It contains high amount of calories, which can become a hindrance for people trying to lose weight. 3. Stomach Problems (Digestive Issues) According to gastroenterologists, drinking too much sugarcane juice causes an element called ‘Policosanol’ to enter the body, which can cause problems like insomnia, stomach upset or diarrhea, dizziness. Precautions: How to drink safe juice? If you want to enjoy sugarcane juice, follow these tips: What to do (Do’s) What not to do Do’s (Don’ts) Drink fresh juice: Always drink fresh juice that comes out in front of your eyes. Stored juice: Never drink stored juice that has already been extracted, it gets oxidized. Check cleanliness: Check whether the sugarcanes are washed or not and whether the machine is clean. Too much ice: Avoid using unsafe ice, it causes throat infection. Limit quantity: Do not drink more than one glass in a day. Empty stomach: Too much sugar. Drinking juice on an empty stomach can cause acidity in some people. Who should avoid it completely? Diabetic patients: Do not consume it without doctor’s advice. People with weak digestive system: Those who suffer from frequent stomach infections. Small children: Their immunity is low, so keep them away from unsafe juices from outside.