High fructose corn syrup and its relationship with increased blood glucose.

Numerous studies have shown that significant amounts of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) for prolonged periods alter insulin secretion levels and a marked increase in triglycerides. In addition, it induces insulin resistance observed in rats.

The ingestion of large amounts of fructose produces a lower inhibition of appetite, which consequently produces a significant increase in intake, that is, an addictive, non-satiating effect is created, so the body asks for more fructose. In addition, unlike glucose, fructose does not cross the blood-brain barrier, so it does not exert an appetite-inhibiting effect on the Central Nervous System. This effect of fructose would not be important if the levels consumed are low, like free fructose, present in fruits, which should also be consumed in moderation.

Today, HFCS is present in almost all foods and beverages that have sweeteners (added sugars), soft drinks, artificial juices, artificially sweetened fruit juices, jams, desserts, flavored yogurts, and in the vast majority of baked goods, as well as jams and jellies.


Kasangian, Hugo, 2012/09/06, "High Fructose Corn Syrup and Its Relationship to Obesity."