A new study has claimed that increased concentration of added sugar elevates the risks of high blood pressure in the consumers.

The researchers studied as many as 4,528 adults, who had no history of suffering high blood pressure. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted between 2003 and 2006, examined the sugar consumption in the subjects.

It was found that those who took high-fructose corn syrup, suffered nearly doubled risks of developing hypertension, in contrast with those who didn't consume the syrup.

The former were found to be a risk of developing BP range above 160.

Lead researcher, Dr. Michel Chonchol, an associate professor of medicine at University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center, said that there is a need of an extensive research to substantiate the exact process which leads to elevation in the blood pressure.

The American Heart Association, in addition, suggested last year, that the use of added sugar eatables must be avoided.

"An emerging but inconclusive body of evidence suggested that increased intake of added sugars might raise blood pressure", said that Association.

The experts warned that increased blood pressure, leads to an increment in risks of strokes, heart ailments as well as kidney failure.