Is sugar better for you than high fructose corn syrup 2024?
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Benjamin Lewis
Works at the International Seabed Authority, Lives in Kingston, Jamaica.
As a health and nutrition expert with a deep understanding of the biochemical processes within the human body, I am well-equipped to discuss the nuances between sugar and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). It is a common misconception that one is inherently better than the other, but the truth is more complex and requires a nuanced understanding of our metabolism and the role of these sweeteners in our diets.
Firstly, it is important to clarify what we mean by "sugar" in this context. When we refer to sugar, we are typically talking about sucrose, which is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. In our digestive system, su
Firstly, it is important to clarify what we mean by "sugar" in this context. When we refer to sugar, we are typically talking about sucrose, which is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. In our digestive system, su
2024-06-29 16:49:01
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Works at the International Committee of the Red Cross, Lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
In our digestive system, sugar is broken down into fructose and glucose, so corn syrup and sugar end up looking exactly the same. Gram for gram, HFCS 55 has slightly higher levels of fructose than regular sugar. The difference is very small and not particularly relevant from a health perspective.Jan 8, 2015
2023-05-29 18:18:47
Isabella Lopez
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In our digestive system, sugar is broken down into fructose and glucose, so corn syrup and sugar end up looking exactly the same. Gram for gram, HFCS 55 has slightly higher levels of fructose than regular sugar. The difference is very small and not particularly relevant from a health perspective.Jan 8, 2015
