International researchers find fructose independently causes obesity and metabolic disorders
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Updated · Baku.ws · Apr 20
International researchers find fructose independently causes obesity and metabolic disorders
6 articles · Updated · Baku.ws · Apr 20
A study led by Richard Johnson at the University of Colorado Anschutz highlights that added fructose, unlike natural fruit sugars, uniquely triggers fat accumulation and metabolic issues through distinct biological mechanisms.
Researchers warn that 'free sugars' in processed foods and drinks pose the greatest risk, as fructose bypasses key metabolic controls, increasing fat production and lowering cellular energy.
The findings suggest modern diets rich in added sugars exploit ancient energy storage mechanisms, contributing to rising chronic diseases, and call for new prevention and treatment strategies targeting fructose's specific effects.
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