Excess Fructose is Not Healthy for Diabetics

Thu, 28 Jul 2011
It is crucial to limit sweeteners because it is important to reduce all added sugars.

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is an added sweetener in many food products. It contains 55 percent fructose, which is a short chain carbohydrate.

Research has discovered that fructose is metabolised differently to other sugars.

It is moved to the liver where it is converted to triglycerides, that is, fat and sent to the bloodstream.

This triggers an increase in triglyceride levels which can lead to an increase in diabetes and heart disease .

Research has shown that fructose decreases levels of leptin, a hormone which regulates appetite and can lead to overeating and weight gain.

The weight is amassed on the stomach; excess fructose is associated with gout.

It is vital to limit your intake of table sugar and concentrates. Your normal table sugar, sucrose, consists of 50 percent fructose, with other sweeteners, such as, apple and grape juice concentrates, with molasses and honey all containing a minimum of 50 percent fructose.

Soft drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the western diet . Research has discovered that even a single soft drink a day increases the risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome, which is a precursor to diabetes.

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