Fructose uniquely promotes fat production and metabolic damage, new research shows
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Updated · mindbodygreen · Apr 21
Fructose uniquely promotes fat production and metabolic damage, new research shows
10 articles · Updated · mindbodygreen · Apr 21
A Nature Metabolism study finds fructose bypasses key metabolic safeguards, increasing fat production and contributing to metabolic syndrome, obesity, and cardiovascular risk.
Unlike glucose, fructose acts as a metabolic signal to store fat, with effects extending beyond dietary intake since the body can also produce fructose internally.
Researchers highlight that while whole fruits are beneficial, concentrated sources like high-fructose corn syrup in processed foods are most concerning for metabolic health and chronic disease risk.
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