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This decreases your body’s ability to control blood sugar levels. Over the long term,
both insulin and blood sugar levels increase.
In addition to diabetes, HFCS may play a role in metabolic syndrome, which has been
linked to many diseases, including heart disease and certain cancers.
Summary Excessive intake of high-fructose corn syrup can lead to insulin resistance
and metabolic syndrome, which are both key contributors to type 2 diabetes and many
other serious diseases.
5. Can increase the risk of other serious diseases
Many serious diseases have been linked to the overconsumption of fructose.
HFCS and sugar have been shown to drive inflammation, which is associated with an
increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
In addition to inflammation, excess fructose may increase harmful substances called
advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which may harm your cells.
Lastly, it may exacerbate inflammatory diseases like gout. This is due to increased
inflammation and uric acid production.
Considering all of the health issues and diseases linked to the excessive intake of
HFCS and sugar, it may come as no surprise that studies are starting to link them to an
increased risk of heart disease and reduced life expectancy.
Summary Excessive HFCS intake is linked to an increased risk of numerous diseases,
including heart disease.
6. Contains no essential nutrients
Like other added sugars, high fructose corn syrup is
