Are diet soft drinks bad for you?
New study finds potential link between daily consumption of diet soft drinks and risk of vascular events Individuals who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may be at…
High fructose corn syrup: A recipe for hypertension
Public release date: 29-Oct-2009 - Specifically, a diet of more than 74 grams per day of fructose led to a 28%, 36%, and 87% higher risk for blood pressure levels…
Too much sugar is bad, but which sugar is worse: Fructose or glucose? High Fructose Corn Syrup
Public release date: 20-Apr-2009 - provided evidence that human consumption of fructose-sweetened but not glucose-sweetened beverages can adversely affect both sensitivity to the hormone insulin and how the body…
US researchers find traces of toxic mercury in high-fructose corn syrup
Public release date: 17-Feb-2009 - 0.57 micrograms per gram - "It is conceivable that measurable mercury content can be found in high-fructose corn syrup regardless of how it is processed."…
Fructose Sets Table For Weight Gain Without Warning / leads to leptin resistance
Public release date: 14-Oct-2008 Common sweetener found in many foods leads to leptin resistance and exacerbates obesity when paired with high-calorie, high-fat diet BETHESDA, Md. (Oct. 16, 2008) - Eating…
Splenda may damage gut bacteria, boost weight gain: study
Public release date: 21-Oct-2008 By Stephen Daniells 25-Sep-2008 - Consumption of the sweetener Splenda at doses within the US FDA’s Acceptable Daily Intake may suppress beneficial bacteria in the…
Chemical exposure may increase risk of ALS – formaldehyde
Public release date: 16-Apr-2008 CHICAGO – Preliminary results show that a common environmental chemical may increase the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s…
Too much sugar turns off gene that controls the effects of sex steroids
Public release date: 8-Nov-2007 Eating too much fructose and glucose can turn off the gene that regulates the levels of active testosterone and estrogen in the body, shows a new…
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