bobkrech
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For the last several years many "Health Gurus" have argued that high fructose consumption was the reason why the incidence of Type 2 diabetes has increased in the general population. As a chemist I often chuckle at these pseudo-medical reports that have no basis in fact or documented research to back them up. This recently published study debunks the myth and reports that a clinical study found no correlation with the type of sugar consumed in equal amounts and the onset of Type 2 diabetes. The author says he believes that overconsumption, rather than a type of sugar, is one of the leading causes of obesity. "Overall, it's not about swapping fructose with glucose. Overeating, portion size and calories are what we should be refocusing on they're our biggest problems."
So don't be concerned about eating fruit and foodstuff with high fructose corn syrup. It won't hurt you. Just don't overeat and watch your calories, and you can use all that extra fructose for rocket fuel. :wink:
Bob
So don't be concerned about eating fruit and foodstuff with high fructose corn syrup. It won't hurt you. Just don't overeat and watch your calories, and you can use all that extra fructose for rocket fuel. :wink:
Bob