Greg Sawyer, DC
Why has “the conversation about high-fructose corn syrup” led its manufacturers to want to rehabilitate its reputation? Let’s take a look: In 2004, researchers from the Louisiana State University and University of North Carolina published a paper that theorized that high-fructose corn syrup in beverages could play a role in the obesity epidemic. They looked at the correlation between the 1,000 percent increase in high-fructose corn syrup consumption between 1970 and 1990, and a correlating rise in obesity rates. Because of the way the body metabolizes fructose from beverages, the researchers argued, it may play a role in the obesity epidemic.
High fructose corn syrup has become one of the “boogeyman” of processed foods. The Corn Refiners Association is probably right in noting that it has no known special risk compared to table sugar (2004). While it has been implicated in a rise of Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other health problems, high-fructose corn syrup and white sugar are almost identical chemically; each is about half fructose and half glucose. The association between high-fructose corn syrup and obesity may reflect that we consume so much of it. Nearly all sugars add empty calories to our diets. And because high fructose corn syrup is the main sweetener in most soft drinks common in other foods (including breakfast cereals, salad dressings, cheese spreads, yogurts, jams, and peanut butter, among others), many people may consume more of it then other sugars. But that doesn’t mean there’s definitely no added risk from fructose in general. A new study by researchers from the University of Florida suggests that a diet high in fructose may lead the body to develop a resistance to a protein called leptin, which helps control appetite. More research is needed to fully understand the relationship (see the new Princeton University research below). We do know that Americans can stand to cut back on sugar. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American should consume no more than about 40 grams of added sugars a day (added sugars don’t include those that occur naturally in fruit and other foods). But the average American consumed more than three times that in 2000.
People who want to limit their overall sugar intake would be wise to cut down on products that have added sugars, including high-fructose corn syrup, listed among the first several ingredients, which are listed by proportional weight on the label.
But be aware, sugars can hide under variety of names!
Why has “the conversation about high-fructose corn syrup” led its manufacturers to want to rehabilitate its reputation? Let’s take a look: In 2004, researchers from the Louisiana State University and University of North Carolina published a paper that theorized that high-fructose corn syrup in beverages could play a role in the obesity epidemic. They looked at the correlation between the 1,000 percent increase in high-fructose corn syrup consumption between 1970 and 1990, and a correlating rise in obesity rates. Because of the way the body metabolizes fructose from beverages, the researchers argued, it may play a role in the obesity epidemic.
High fructose corn syrup has become one of the “boogeyman” of processed foods. The Corn Refiners Association is probably right in noting that it has no known special risk compared to table sugar (2004). While it has been implicated in a rise of Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other health problems, high-fructose corn syrup and white sugar are almost identical chemically; each is about half fructose and half glucose. The association between high-fructose corn syrup and obesity may reflect that we consume so much of it. Nearly all sugars add empty calories to our diets. And because high fructose corn syrup is the main sweetener in most soft drinks common in other foods (including breakfast cereals, salad dressings, cheese spreads, yogurts, jams, and peanut butter, among others), many people may consume more of it then other sugars. But that doesn’t mean there’s definitely no added risk from fructose in general. A new study by researchers from the University of Florida suggests that a diet high in fructose may lead the body to develop a resistance to a protein called leptin, which helps control appetite. More research is needed to fully understand the relationship (see the new Princeton University research below). We do know that Americans can stand to cut back on sugar. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American should consume no more than about 40 grams of added sugars a day (added sugars don’t include those that occur naturally in fruit and other foods). But the average American consumed more than three times that in 2000.
People who want to limit their overall sugar intake would be wise to cut down on products that have added sugars, including high-fructose corn syrup, listed among the first several ingredients, which are listed by proportional weight on the label.
But be aware, sugars can hide under variety of names!
Replacing soft drinks with water has been shown to reduce total calories consumed by kids and adults.
On March 22, 2010, Princeton University researchers released findings from a new study on high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). The results demonstrated that laboratory rats fed high-fructose corn syrup gained significantly more weight than those fed table sugar, even when their overall caloric intake was the same. Compared to animals eating only rat food, rats on a diet rich in high-fructose corn syrup showed characteristic signs of a dangerous condition known in humans as the metabolic syndrome, including abnormal weight gain, significant increases in circulating triglycerides and augmented fat deposition, especially visceral fat around the belly.
This new finding is another indication of the adverse effects of high-fructose corn syrup in our food products, sodas and fruit juices. It seems that the scientific community is coming to terms with HCFS being something to avoid. With 47 million Americans suffering from metabolic syndrome it is time to research the food labels and reject the foods produced with high-fructose corn syrup. We can win this fat war by reading the labels and sending the message to the food manufacturers to make the changes to help us eat better and lead healthier lives. By NOT buying what is on the grocery shelf sends a powerful message indeed.
What are keys to natural healing of metabolic syndrome with ALTRUM products?
Although there is no unified treatment or cure for metabolic syndrome, the right diet, nutritional, herbal supplementation and lifestyle changes that include exercise can help support healthy blood sugar levels and control metabolic syndrome. A great number of vitamins, minerals, herbs and antioxidants have been studied for their ability to promote healthy blood sugar and protect cells from the damage of elevated oxidation with favorable results. Among those nutrients are: essential fatty acids (DNO & DUO) , co-enzyme Q-10 (DEQ), minerals such as zinc, chromium and magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin D3, vitamin E, vitamin C, amino acids, plant stanols/sterols, antioxidants, herbs and super foods (DNU, DVP, DWI,VB010, etc.). This is only a partial list of the nutrients known to help protect your body from the onset of metabolic syndrome or its precursors.
ALTRUM Nutritional Supplements contain all of the natural vitamins, minerals and herbal/phytonutrient ingredients good science says can help your body function properly. Some experts say lack of proper nutrition may be linked to 90 percent of all physical ailments. ALTRUM carries a line of 30 nutritional supplements with the ingredients known to help with the conditions that can lead to metabolic syndrome.
For further reading about the Princeton University HFCS study, please link to the following:
http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S26/91/22K07/
On March 22, 2010, Princeton University researchers released findings from a new study on high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). The results demonstrated that laboratory rats fed high-fructose corn syrup gained significantly more weight than those fed table sugar, even when their overall caloric intake was the same. Compared to animals eating only rat food, rats on a diet rich in high-fructose corn syrup showed characteristic signs of a dangerous condition known in humans as the metabolic syndrome, including abnormal weight gain, significant increases in circulating triglycerides and augmented fat deposition, especially visceral fat around the belly.
This new finding is another indication of the adverse effects of high-fructose corn syrup in our food products, sodas and fruit juices. It seems that the scientific community is coming to terms with HCFS being something to avoid. With 47 million Americans suffering from metabolic syndrome it is time to research the food labels and reject the foods produced with high-fructose corn syrup. We can win this fat war by reading the labels and sending the message to the food manufacturers to make the changes to help us eat better and lead healthier lives. By NOT buying what is on the grocery shelf sends a powerful message indeed.
What are keys to natural healing of metabolic syndrome with ALTRUM products?
Although there is no unified treatment or cure for metabolic syndrome, the right diet, nutritional, herbal supplementation and lifestyle changes that include exercise can help support healthy blood sugar levels and control metabolic syndrome. A great number of vitamins, minerals, herbs and antioxidants have been studied for their ability to promote healthy blood sugar and protect cells from the damage of elevated oxidation with favorable results. Among those nutrients are: essential fatty acids (DNO & DUO) , co-enzyme Q-10 (DEQ), minerals such as zinc, chromium and magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin D3, vitamin E, vitamin C, amino acids, plant stanols/sterols, antioxidants, herbs and super foods (DNU, DVP, DWI,VB010, etc.). This is only a partial list of the nutrients known to help protect your body from the onset of metabolic syndrome or its precursors.
ALTRUM Nutritional Supplements contain all of the natural vitamins, minerals and herbal/phytonutrient ingredients good science says can help your body function properly. Some experts say lack of proper nutrition may be linked to 90 percent of all physical ailments. ALTRUM carries a line of 30 nutritional supplements with the ingredients known to help with the conditions that can lead to metabolic syndrome.
For further reading about the Princeton University HFCS study, please link to the following:
http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S26/91/22K07/
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