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High fructose corn syrup: Stop vilifying HFCS and start limiting sugar of all types – Business Insider Australia
According to the FDA, there is no evidence that foods with high-fructose corn syrup are less safe than foods containing similar amounts of other types of sugar.
- High fructose corn syrup has a reputation for contributing to the growing obesity epidemic, but recent data indicate that excess sugar in all forms is to blame, not just HFCS.
- A major risk related to a diet high in excess sugar is insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes.
- While diabetes, liver disease, and cancer may be related to fructose consumption specifically, all added sugars, including high fructose corn syrup, should be consumed in moderation.
- This article was medically…
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