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U of I study: Fructose metabolism more complicated than was thought

A new study by the University of Illinois found that fructose metabolism is more complex than previously thought, inducing a broader range of genes in the liver. This can lead to increased glycogen and triglycerides in the liver, as well as insulin resistance.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalBiochimica et Biophysica Acta·DateDec 9, 2008

Fructose sets table for weight gain without warning

A new study reveals that fructose consumption can induce leptin resistance, leading to weight gain when combined with a high-fat diet. Leptin resistance developed silently, without obesity, and was associated with higher triglyceride levels in the blood.

SourceAmerican Physiological Society·DateOct 16, 2008

Too much fructose could leave dieters sugar shocked

University of Florida researchers propose using a fructose index to gauge how healthy foods are; starch-based foods like potatoes and rice may be relatively safe compared to sugar-based foods. Dieters should limit fructose intake, as excessive consumption can cause obesity and metabolic syndrome.

SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalEuropean Journal of Nutrition·DateDec 12, 2007
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Plastic that grows on trees

Researchers at PNNL have successfully converted glucose and fructose into a promising chemical precursor for fuels, polyesters, and other industrial chemicals. The breakthrough uses a novel non-acidic catalytic system and an ionic liquid solvent to achieve high yields with minimal impurities.

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateJun 14, 2007

Bats get the munchies too!

A recent study discovered that Egyptian fruit bats have a preference for certain sugars, including fructose and sucrose, to counteract the effects of ethanol toxicity. Consuming fructose-containing food resulted in faster decline of ethanol levels in their breath compared to other types of sugar.

SourceSociety for Experimental Biology·DateMar 31, 2007
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Research may provide new link between soft drinks and weight gain

A study of mice found increased body fat despite reduced calorie intake from solid food, suggesting fructose affects metabolic rate and favors fat storage. The research suggests that high-fructose corn syrup in soft drinks may contribute to obesity, with further human studies needed to confirm the findings.

SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalObesity Research·DateJul 29, 2005

Maybe not so sweet, after all…

A study found that fructose consumption can lead to decreased insulin and leptin levels, increased triglycerides, and lower ghrelin levels, all contributing to weight gain and obesity. The results suggest that frequent fructose consumption may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease.

SourceMonell Chemical Senses Center·JournalThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism·DateJun 4, 2004

Diet may play role in IBS and dyspepsia

Studies link fructose intolerance to IBS symptoms; patients with diet modifications show improved symptoms. Fat consumption is also linked to gastrointestinal disorders, according to a new study.

SourceAmerican College of Gastroenterology·DateOct 13, 2003
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