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The dangers of high fructose corn syrup — Whalespan

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The dangers of high fructose corn syrup

Paul Saladino11m · 2023-02-02

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✓Well SupportedPure fructose or processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup should not be conflated with whole-food carbohydrate sources such as fruit or honey.◐Partially SupportedSugar-sweetened beverages in the U.S. containing high fructose corn syrup had 4-5 times more calories than listed on the label, according to a GC-Mass Spec study.◐Partially SupportedEating sugarcane or drinking sugarcane juice may not be detrimental to humans due to micronutrients and being an unprocessed sugar.◐Partially SupportedThe historical production of high fructose corn syrup may have involved mercury contamination.Partially Supported

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Removing processed sugar and fructose from the diet can improve insulin sensitivity markers within nine days.

◐Partially SupportedAnimal studies suggest that high fructose corn syrup causes significantly more weight gain than sucrose, even when overall caloric intake is matched.

◐Partially SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is used in the food supply because it is cheaper to produce than sugar, leading to higher profit margins for processed food manufacturers.

◐Partially SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup appears to be more harmful to humans than sucrose, maple syrup, honey, fruit, or lactose in dairy.

◐Partially SupportedReplacing fructose and sugar-sweetened beverages with equal amounts of other carbohydrates and calories can lead to improvements in insulin sensitivity.

◐Partially SupportedThe FDA does not recognize any safety differences between high fructose corn syrup (HFCS 42 or 55) and other similar nutritive sweeteners like sucrose or honey.

◐Partially SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup is present in many common US food products, including beverages, ketchup, salad dressings, and energy bars.

◐Partially SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup may be more problematic for humans than regular sugar.

◐Partially SupportedUnderestimating carbohydrate content in high fructose corn syrup beverages may contribute to childhood obesity.

◐Partially SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup negatively alters the gut microbiome in mice, leading to increased body weight and fat accumulation.

◐Partially SupportedThe 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting consumption of all added sugars.

◐Partially SupportedA Coca-Cola in the United States, which lists 140 calories, could potentially contain up to 450 calories due to the underestimation of carbohydrate content in its high fructose corn syrup.

◐Partially SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup consumption is strongly associated with health problems in humans.

✕Not SupportedPure sucrose lacks micronutrients and has no role in the human diet.