High Fructose Corn Syrup

Sugar

  • Potentially Harmful
  • Added Sugar
  • May be Bioengineered

Definition

A modified corn syrup that has an increased amount of fructose made from the enzymatic conversion of glucose.

Also Known As

Corn Sugar, Isoglucose, HFCS, glucose-fructose syrup

Health Impact

Over consumption of fructose in this form is a major cause of heart disease, obesity, cancer, dementia, liver failure, tooth decay, and other diseases. High fructose corn syrup increases the fat content in the liver which leads to many diseases. It also increases appetite and promotes obesity more than regular sugar. Corn syrup that is not labeled as organic or non-GMO is likely sourced from GMO or bioengineered corn. Check for the warning "Contains a bioengineered ingredient" in the ingredients list to confirm. Excessive added sugar intake is associated with adverse health conditions, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, and inflammatory diseases. Excessive sugar consumption may trigger neuroadaptations in the brain that decouple eating behavior from caloric needs and leads to compulsive overeating. The American Heart Association suggests an added-sugar limit of no more than 24 grams of sugar for most women and no more than 36 grams of sugar for most men each day.

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