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How High Fructose Corn Syrup Contributes to Obesity

November 28th, 2008

Our study shows for the first time the surprising speed with which humans make body fat from fructose,” Dr. Parks said. Fructose, glucose and sucrose, which is a mixture of fructose and glucose, are all forms of sugar but are metabolized differently. medicalnewstoday.com

MY COMMENT:  HFCS was introduced into the American diet in the early 70s as a cheap alternative to sugar.  The debate on whether or not it has contributed to the obesity problem in America continues to rage on.

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