What is fructose compounding?
Fructose compounding is a patented process by which minerals are bonded to fructose. According to the company that holds the patent for this process, fructose compounding makes it easier for the body to absorb minerals.Melaleuca, Inc.Melaleuca, Inc. holds the patent for the fructose compounding process. Melaleuca comprises a fitness company, home cleaning products, cosmetics and vacation travel. One of its branches oversees fructose compounding operation.Fructose CompoundingAccording to Judy Whitelock of Your Health and Mine, fructose compounding is a process in which molecules of certain minerals are bound to fructose molecules. This aids in absorption by the body, because fructose is insulin-independent.EffectsWhen fructose compounding is used, 80 to 95 percent of minerals consumed are absorbed by the body, according to Your Health and Mine. Without fructose compounding, the body absorbs less than half that amount.FructoseFructose is a monosaccharide sugar, which is the simplest type
