Liver Damage Caused by high fructose corn syrup

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"HSI - Jenny Thompson" < hsiresearch HSI e-Alert - Heart HelperThu, 14 Dec 2006 06:50:00 -0500 If you see the words "high fructose corn syrup" (HFCS) on a foodingredients panel, drop it, run, and don't look back. A 2004 study demonstrated that the steady rise in consumption ofrefined carbohydrates (specifically, HFCS) during the 20th Centuryparallels the decrease of fiber intake and the upward trend of type 2diabetes. Now a new study – presented at the annual meeting of the AmericanAssociation for the Study of Liver Diseases – shows that HFCS may havea toxic effect on the liver. This isn't entirely a surprise. Previousstudies show that a heavy intake of HFCS may promote non-alcoholicfatty liver disease – a key factor in the development of obesity,insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. In this most recent study, researchers tested the effects of differentsugars on mice. Results showed that HFCS intake resulted in increasedoxidative stress and an excess caloric intake, even though food intakedropped. These results are very similar to a human study I told you about inthe e-Alert "Soft and Sweet" (6/22/04). In that study, subjects whodrank HFCS also showed "a rapid and prolonged elevation of plasmatriglycerides." Of course, one of the biggest problems with HFCS is that it's used ina wide range of processed foods. So while it's a very good idea toavoid soft drinks and sweetened beverages in general, it's also wiseto check those ingredient labels to make sure you're getting as littleHFCS as possible. To Your Good Health, Jenny Thompson ********************* Sources: "Liver Damage Caused by (high fructose corn syrup) Refined Sugars" American Association for theStudy of Liver Diseases press release, 10/27/06, aasld.org To learn more about HSI, call (915)849-4614 or visit,http://www1.youreletters.com/t/456677/2413923/297/0/