Study Reveals that Fructose-Sweetened Beverages May Increase Heart Attack Risk
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Posted by Uni Blake Apr 25, 2009 |
In a study, participants were given either glucose-sweetened or fructose sweetened beverages for 10 weeks (Stanhope et al. “Consuming fructose-sweetened, not glucose-sweetened, beverages increases visceral adiposity and lipids and decreases insulin sensitivity in overweight/obese humans.” Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2009.) The participants both gained weight but those who consumed the fructose-sweetened beverages gained more fat around their middle, had a diminished reaction to insulin (increased diabetes risk) and had higher levels of blood lipids (increased heart attack risk). Fructose is found in most non-diet sodas as high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS).
The research however does not go into details about the health effects associated with over consumption of glucose. The consumers best bet is to reduce the amount of sugar consumed and stick to natural sugar beverages.