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6 Reasons Why High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Is Bad for You
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is about 55% fructose, a type of sugar. It takes
your body more steps to breakdown fructose compared to glucose. High
amounts of this sugar can lead to serious health issues.
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is an artificial sugar made from corn syrup.
Many experts believe that added sugar and HFCS are key factors in today’s obesity
epidemic
HFCS and added sugar are also linked to many other serious health issues, including
diabetes and heart disease.
Here are 6 reasons why consuming large amounts of high-fructose corn syrup is bad for
your health.
1. Adds an unnatural amount of fructose to your diet
The fructose in HFCS can cause health issues if eaten in excessive amounts.
Most starchy carbs, such as rice, are broken down into glucose — the basic form of
carbs. However, table sugar and HFCS comprise around 50% glucose and 50% fructose.
Glucose is easily transported and utilized by every cell in your body. It’s also the
predominant fuel source for high-intensity exercise and various processes.
In contrast, the fructose from high fructose corn syrup or table sugar needs to be
converted into glucose, glycogen (stored carbs), or fat by the liver before it can be used
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