high-fructose corn syrup

Mountain Dew is releasing Baja Blast in 12-ounce glass bottles that use real sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. These bottles are now available at several U.S. retail chains.

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.