Diabetes: fructose is not fructose

The sugar content of fruits in fruits is less harmful for blood sugar than in sugar-sweetened drinks or foods high in calories.

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Mon 26 November 2018

According to a recent study, fruits and other foods containing fructose do not have the same negative effect on blood glucose as sweetened beverages. Drinks containing fructose, in particular, are associated with a higher risk of diabetes.

Overall, most foods containing fructose do not have a negative effect on metabolism, at least if they do not contain as many calories. Sugary beverages and high-energy foods containing fructose can have adverse effects on the metabolism of researchers at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada.

The role of sugar in the onset of diabetes is the subject of lively debate. It is becoming increasingly obvious that fructose has been underestimated in this regard so far. Fructose is naturally present in fruits, vegetables or honey. However, it is also added to foods such as cereals, cookies, sweets, desserts and drinks. Current dietary recommendations recommend reducing added sugars, especially in beverages.

At the University of Toronto, scientists examined 155 studies examining the effects of fructose from different foods on glucose and glucose metabolism. They were unable to deduce the final conclusions of the studies, but conclude: "Until more information is available, it must be assumed that the adverse effects of fructose on blood glucose are probably due to the high in energy and type of food. "

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