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How bad is High Fructose Corn syrup?

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Renaissance physician Paracelsus famously said, “The dose makes the poison,” meaning that even harmless substances can become toxic if you eat enough of them. Many people ask me, “Is high fructose syrup really that bad for you?” And my answer to this question is “Yes,” mainly for this very reason. read more

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a type of artificial sugar made from corn syrup. Many experts state that sugar and HFCS are key factors in today's obesity epidemic (1, 2). HFCS and sugar are also linked to many other serious health issues, including diabetes and heart disease (3, 4). read more

High-fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener in sodas and fruit-flavored drinks. As use of high-fructose corn syrup has increased, so have levels of obesity and related health problems. Some wonder if there's a connection. Research has shown that high-fructose corn syrup is chemically similar to table sugar. read more

The current media debate about the benefits (or lack of harm) of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in our diet misses the obvious. The average American increased their consumption of HFCS (mostly from sugar sweetened drinks and processed food) from zero to over 60 pounds per person per year. read more

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