Common sweetener may trigger fat buildup in ways experts didn’t expect

A University of Colorado Anschutz study published in Nature Metabolism suggests fructose, found in table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, uniquely promotes fat accumulation and metabolic disease by stimulating triglyceride synthesis. Researchers argue fructose's effects extend beyond calorie intake, linking it to metabolic syndrome, cancer, and dementia, with implications for public health strategies.