Is corn syrup bad for you? It is found in many foods and sweeteners. And many researchers feel it is a cause of obesity. It’s a liquid sweetener that is made from corn. High fructose corn syrup is found in sweetened drinks, candies, breakfast cereals, canned foods, fast foods and baked goods, etc.
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There isn’t much difference between high fructose corn syrup and sugar. Regular sugar is 50% fructose and 50% glucose. And corn syrup is 42% fructose and glucose. There are other health issues that can happen if you overconsume high fructose corn syrup such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. And this happens when there is too much fat buildup around the liver cells. And this can lead to liver scarring and liver damage.
Research studies have shown that a high consumption of corn syrup through foods can raise your triglyceride levels. This can contribute to heart issues and the inflammation of the pancreas which is pancreatitis.
Studies have shown in 42 countries that a high consumption of corn syrup is linked to Type 2 diabetes. Countries that use a high amount of high fructose corn syrup tend to have a higher level of diabetes than those that don’t.
How To Cut Down On High Fructose Syrup
One of the best ways to cut down on high fructose syrup is drinking more water over highly sweetened drinks. Eating more whole foods like nuts, fruits, vegetables, poultry over candies and cookies.
The American Heart Association recommends that men should get no more than 9 teaspoons of added sugar daily. And for women no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar daily.
A good example is that an orange soda has 13 teaspoons of added sugar, and a 12-ounce cola contains about 10 teaspoons of added sugar. What’s interesting is that high fructose corn syrup is cheaper than regular sugar and it’s embedded in a lot of acidic foods and sweetened drinks.
The Bottom Line is consuming too much corn syrup in food and drinks over a period that can potentially lead to a lot of chronic health issues such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, etc.
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References
1) American Heart Association- “Added Sugars”
2) Journal Of The American College Of Nutrition- “The Effects Of High Fructose Syrup”
3) American Diabetes Association- “Blood Sugar and Insulin At Work”
4) International Journal Of Obesity- “Lack Of Evidence For High Fructose Corn Syrup As The Cause Of The Obesity Epidemic.
