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TVBS – March 14, 2013
Many people gulp down beverages without realizing that the sugar they consume is actually "corn fructose," not natural fructose. Corn fructose is made from genetically modified corn and is over 15% cheaper than natural fructose. As a result, more than half of the "sugary" drinks or baked goods on the market use corn fructose. However, a foreign study has pointed out that corn fructose does not induce satiety, leading people to eat more and gain weight instead. It can also harm the liver, increasing the risk of cirrhosis.
When ordering coffee, adding some fructose for sweetness seems normal. But be careful—this fructose isn’t natural; it’s actually genetically modified "corn fructose." Foreign research indicates that excessive consumption can damage the liver. Toxicology specialist Lin Jie-liang: "After (excessive) consumption for six days, your blood triglycerides start to rise. After five weeks, your cholesterol and LDL cholesterol also increase."
How widespread is corn fructose? Cola is the best example. To cut costs, "corn fructose" is almost everywhere. Over half of the beverages on the market contain corn fructose, as do bread, pastries, and baked goods, which mostly use corn fructose. Businesses save costs by replacing natural fructose or cane sugar with "corn fructose."
For comparison, 25 kg of natural fructose costs about NT$800, while corn fructose sells for only NT$700. In other words, natural fructose is 15% more expensive. Unfortunately, corn fructose not only harms the liver but also hides an obesity risk. Lin Jie-liang: "After consuming corn fructose, blood flow to the brain's satiety center doesn’t change. In other words, our brain’s satiety center doesn’t register fullness."
While people assume sugar increases satiety, "corn fructose" creates a false impression—it doesn’t make you full but instead makes you eat more and gain weight. Doctors state that the upper limit for corn fructose is about 3 grams per kilogram of body weight. For a man weighing 70 kg, daily intake should not exceed 210 grams, equivalent to 840 calories. For a woman weighing 50 kg, intake should not exceed 150 grams of corn fructose, which also means consuming 600 calories.
Not only does it harm the liver and potentially lead to cirrhosis, but it can also cause weight gain, elevated uric acid levels, and increased gout risk. To avoid consuming large amounts of "corn fructose," reduce sugary drinks and carefully choose cakes and bread.Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ % E9……2% B7% E8% 82% 9D- 043810820. html;_ylt=AsDqZQyXhOzdDTTv32yM2v6VBdF_;_ylu=X3oDMTRnNWVnOGdrBG1pdANTZWN0aW9uTGlzdCBGUCBIZWFsdGggTUQEcGtnAzJlNjAyNGViLTEzNDQtMzNkNi05MDU2LTU2YjA1MzEwYTJiOARwb3MDNQRzZWMDTWVkaWFCTGlzdE1peGVkTFBDQVRlbXAEdmVyAzA3NmZhOTYwLThjYWYtMTFlMi1iNzE3LTc0Mjg0MWM0OWZiNQ--;_ylg=X3oDMTF2dGdnZWI3BGludGwDdHcEbGFuZwN6aC1oYW50LXR3BHBzdGFpZAMEcHN0Y2F0A.aWsOiBnummlumggQRwdANzZWN0aW9ucw--;_ylv=3
Over Half of Sugary Drinks Contain Corn Syrup, Harming Liver!
Many people gulp down beverages without realizing that the sugar they consume is actually "corn fructose," not natural fructose. Corn fructose is made from genetically modified corn and is over 15% cheaper than natural fructose. As a result, more than half of the "sugary" drinks or baked goods on the market use corn fructose. However, a foreign study has pointed out that corn fructose does not induce satiety, leading people to eat more and gain weight instead. It can also harm the liver, increasing the risk of cirrhosis.
When ordering coffee, adding some fructose for sweetness seems normal. But be careful—this fructose isn’t natural; it’s actually genetically modified "corn fructose." Foreign research indicates that excessive consumption can damage the liver. Toxicology specialist Lin Jie-liang: "After (excessive) consumption for six days, your blood triglycerides start to rise. After five weeks, your cholesterol and LDL cholesterol also increase."
How widespread is corn fructose? Cola is the best example. To cut costs, "corn fructose" is almost everywhere. Over half of the beverages on the market contain corn fructose, as do bread, pastries, and baked goods, which mostly use corn fructose. Businesses save costs by replacing natural fructose or cane sugar with "corn fructose."
For comparison, 25 kg of natural fructose costs about NT$800, while corn fructose sells for only NT$700. In other words, natural fructose is 15% more expensive. Unfortunately, corn fructose not only harms the liver but also hides an obesity risk. Lin Jie-liang: "After consuming corn fructose, blood flow to the brain's satiety center doesn’t change. In other words, our brain’s satiety center doesn’t register fullness."
While people assume sugar increases satiety, "corn fructose" creates a false impression—it doesn’t make you full but instead makes you eat more and gain weight. Doctors state that the upper limit for corn fructose is about 3 grams per kilogram of body weight. For a man weighing 70 kg, daily intake should not exceed 210 grams, equivalent to 840 calories. For a woman weighing 50 kg, intake should not exceed 150 grams of corn fructose, which also means consuming 600 calories.
Not only does it harm the liver and potentially lead to cirrhosis, but it can also cause weight gain, elevated uric acid levels, and increased gout risk. To avoid consuming large amounts of "corn fructose," reduce sugary drinks and carefully choose cakes and bread.Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ % E9……2% B7% E8% 82% 9D- 043810820. html;_ylt=AsDqZQyXhOzdDTTv32yM2v6VBdF_;_ylu=X3oDMTRnNWVnOGdrBG1pdANTZWN0aW9uTGlzdCBGUCBIZWFsdGggTUQEcGtnAzJlNjAyNGViLTEzNDQtMzNkNi05MDU2LTU2YjA1MzEwYTJiOARwb3MDNQRzZWMDTWVkaWFCTGlzdE1peGVkTFBDQVRlbXAEdmVyAzA3NmZhOTYwLThjYWYtMTFlMi1iNzE3LTc0Mjg0MWM0OWZiNQ--;_ylg=X3oDMTF2dGdnZWI3BGludGwDdHcEbGFuZwN6aC1oYW50LXR3BHBzdGFpZAMEcHN0Y2F0A.aWsOiBnummlumggQRwdANzZWN0aW9ucw--;_ylv=3