High Fructose Corn Syrup: A Summary

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The sugar industry claims that High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is natural and is no different then sugar cane.

The author believes that HFCS is a processed sugar that has played a big factor in the diabetes and obesity epidemic. The author also believes that HFCS and sugar are not the same and you body treats both different. The author also claims that HFCS contains mercury. The author also claims that HFCS is under regulated by the FDA. Finally the author states that medical and nutrition experts do not support HFCS in your diet.

I learned that humans are now consuming close to 140 pounds a year rather than 20 teaspoons like our ancestors did 10,000 years ago. I also learned that some HFCS contains contaminants including mercury unregulated by the FDA. …show more content…
This can lead to liver problems and high blood pressure. If massive amounts are consumed it can punch holes in your digestive track. HFCS can also lead to overeating because it prevents your body from sending signals that your full. Finally our bodies are not made to consume this much sugar because our ancestors didn't even eat over a pound of sugar and here we are eating 140 pounds of sugar.

Yes, I think there is an association between HFCS in our diet and the obesity epidemic. In the article it states that “obesity rate have more than tripled and diabetes incidence has increased more than seven fold.”

The reason the Corn Refiners Association has been running ads and publishing websites is to try and convince the public that HFCS is good for you so they don't lose business.

I think with the science already present and the general idea that HFCS are bad for you; I think that the FDA should take this data and start a campaign that regulates HFCS and to convince Americans to lower the amount of HFCS in their

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