Does High Fructose Corn Syrup Cause Weight Gain?
It seems that everyone is concerned about the dangers of high fructose corn syrup these days. This sweetener is most common in processed and packaged foods – particularly soft drinks. While manufacturers of products argue that the effects of high fructose corn syrup are no different than those of table sugar, many medical experts believe it contributes to weight gain and obesity. High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Sugar: Which Causes More Weight Gain? The results of a Princeton study dispels the idea that high fructose corn syrup doesn’t cause weight gain – at least in rats. When Princeton researchers gave rats either sugar or high fructose corn syrup, the rats that ate the high fructose corn syrup gained significantly more weight than the sugar munching rats. Furthermore, studies show that rats on a diet of high fructose corn syrup experience more abdominal obesity, have higher triglyceride levels, and a greater incidence of metabolic syndrome – a condition that’s a forerunner to diabetes a
