Monday, January 14, 2008

What's wrong with fructose?

High fructose corn syrup is in everything and has been linked to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). The average yearly consumption is more than 60 pounds per person per year!!! There is a childhood epidemic of obesity and diabetes and much of it could be blamed on the fructose. Once thought to be beneficial as an alternative to sugar, those beliefs have been shattered as long-term studies show how it damages our bodies. Products of fructose breakdown and cross-link proteins that bind to proteins directly called (Advanced Glycosylated End) proteins that are associated with rapid aging of tissues including eye, kidney and blood vessels. In addition fructose can damage the liver. Small amounts of natural fructose found in fruit won't hurt you but when you consider most soft drinks, jams, deserts, candy, crackers, bread all has high fructose corn syrup you can see how easily it is to overindulge. Stevia, xylitol, maple syrup or small amounts of just plain natural sugar is lots better. We have talked about this in most of our books, especially The Secrets of Staying Young, The ADD and ADHD Diet and others.

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