Fructose
Coverage of Fructose in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists say this common sweetener may be quietly rewiring your metabolism
Researchers found that fructose affects the body differently from glucose, promoting fat storage and metabolic disease. Fructose may disrupt normal energy regulation, leading to obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular problems. This common sweetener is not just empty calories, but may actively contribute to health issues.
- 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.