High-fructose corn syrup and fat storage

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High-fructose corn syrup and fat storage

Issue of concern is high-fructose corn syrup. This fruit-based sugar is used as a sweetener in most soft drinks, bakery goods, ketchup and many other highly-processed foods. It is a cheap ingredient to produce, more so than many other sugars, and is therefore an ingredient in many food products.


Studies now suggest that high-fructose corn syrup is metabolized in the body in such a way that it increases levels of triglycerides (a type of blood fat) and also encourages the body's storage of fat. This is of particular concern to people who have diabetes, especially since high-fructose corn syrup has previously been recommended as an alternative to sugar for diabetics. This recommendation no longer stands.

Natural sources of fructose, however, are not a cause for concern. Fruits and honey contain only small amounts of fructose, especially compared to the levels contained in many processed foods, although fruit juices are more concentrated in fructose.

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    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
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    High-fructose corn syrup and fat storage

    Issue of concern is high-fructose corn syrup. This fruit-based sugar is used as a sweetener in most soft drinks, bakery goods, ketchup and many other highly-processed foods. It is a cheap ingredient to produce, more so than many other sugars, and is therefore an ingredient in many food products.


    Studies now suggest that high-fructose corn syrup is metabolized in the body in such a way that it increases levels of triglycerides (a type of blood fat) and also encourages the body's storage of fat. This is of particular concern to people who have diabetes, especially since high-fructose corn syrup has previously been recommended as an alternative to sugar for diabetics. This recommendation no longer stands.

    Natural sources of fructose, however, are not a cause for concern. Fruits and honey contain only small amounts of fructose, especially compared to the levels contained in many processed foods, although fruit juices are more concentrated in fructose.

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