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fructose

[fruhk-tohs, frook-, frook-] / ˈfrʌk toʊs, ˈfrʊk-, ˈfruk- /




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In some people, high fructose corn syrup accounts for ~8-20% of daily calorie intake.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

The team also found that high amounts of dietary fructose, comparable to the levels present in sugary drinks, could encourage cancer spread even when chemotherapy had not been given.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

Secondly, there has been a misconception about fructose in general being harmful for cardiovascular health regardless of the source, and that fruit juices are beneficial for health.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

The team found that fructose increased levels of the gut hormone PYY.

From Science Daily Jun. 26, 2026

It’s a blend of 55 percent fructose and 45 percent glucose that tastes exactly as sweet as table sugar.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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