Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:21 am   Reply with quote      

If high fructose corn syrup is not good for us, why is fructose okay as a sweetener?

Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:23 am   Reply with quote      

The following statement is from the attached document on sweeteners:

"Fructose is a natural sugar found in fruit, however commercially produced fructose is a highly refined product that is made from corn or beet and is about 60% sweeter than white sugar. Fructose goes through the liver during metabolism, thus some of this sugar gets stored in the liver instead of flooding the bloodstream. However, fructose has a greater tendency to convert into fat. Too much of it in the diet may lead to elevated triglyceride levels, elevated LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, and copper deficiency."

The following statement is from the attached document "Natural Foods for Optimal Health":

"High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a particularly problematic processed carbohydrate that is almost surely a significant contributor to the global epidemic of obesity and insulin-resistant diabetes. The HFCS typically used in soft drinks and many processed foods is made by chemically converting some of the glucose in corn syrup into fructose. While fructose is not harmful in small amounts (as found naturally with fiber in fruits), in large quantities—as in soft drinks and processed foods—it promotes fat production and storage, interferes with appetite control, raises blood pressure, raises triglycerides, reduces glucose tolerance, and promotes insulin resistance. Avoid HFCS as much as possible."

Please know that we are aware of the controversies surrounding fructose and HFCS and in fact, have requested that our manufacturers and distributors move away from using the sweetener. And, we are glad to report that many of them have started to move away from it. While we are aware of the health issues that arise from consuming too much fructose, we are also aware that sugar in any form can be detrimental to health if eaten in excess. Like fructose, excess sucrose intake can also lead to increased inflammation, increased triglycerides, elevated LDL and insulin resistance. In our opinion, no sweetener is healthy when eaten in excess.

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