fructose

[low_delta]

Fructose may play a role in weight gain. So concluded researchers who conducted a small clinical trial in Minnesota with six healthy volunteers. At different times, participants were given breakfast drinks with varying amounts of fructose. The upshot? The volunteers converted sugar in the drink into body fat more rapidly when as little as half the glucose was replaced by fructose (about the percentage in high-fructose corn syrup). Fruit also contains fructose, but in smaller amounts - an apple has about 11 grams, while a 12-ounce soft drink has about 36. - "Environmental Nutrition" newsletter.

Does anyone wonder why, as our diets becomes lower in fat, obesity rates seem to still be rising?

Comments

[raven-nest.livejournal.com]

Studies have suggested for YEARS that high fructose corn syrup doesn't trigger our system like "normal" sugar does, that it makes us store fat instead of using it for energy. The other commercial btw is a husband who suggests that his wife no longer loves him because she offers him half a Popsicle with it.

[dwivian]

Studies have shown for YEARS that fructose (HFCS is not any different than any other fructose) doesn't trigger insulin production. This is why it was strongly suggested to diabetics in the 80s and 90s as the sugar source of choice.

HFCS is just a way to get fructose on a cost effective basis. Sucrose (cane sugar) is half fructose. Honey is, too. Most sweeteners conform to the 55% fructose, 45% glucose formula.