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Karlsson, Malin, 2009. Does fructose promote obesity?. First cycle, G2E. Uppsala: SLU, Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry (until 231231)

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Today the largest source of fructose can be found in soft drinks, desserts and candies where it serves as a sweetener together with glucose. Fructose is not metabolized the same way as glucose and does not stimulate production of several key-hormones such as insulin, leptin and ghrelin, regulating energy balance. Because of these differences it might be asked whether there is a connection between the increased consumption of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a common used sweetener, and the epidemic-like increase in obesity throughout the world. Several studies indicate that fructose gives rise to more deleterious metabolic effects than glucose, consequently leading to obesity. At the same time no differences between HFCS and sucrose has been shown indicating that HFCS are not likely contributing to the development of obesity as believed. The biggest use of fructose is in the form of HFCS, suggesting no reason to worry. Instead we should focus on our total consumption of sugar, try to stay away from soft-drinks and candy, and continue to eat adequate amounts of fruit. However, further investigations needs to be done to fully understand and determine the metabolic effects of prolonged consumption of fructose.

Main title:Does fructose promote obesity?
Authors:Karlsson, Malin
Supervisor:Malmlöf, Kjell
Examiner:Pejler, Gunnar
Series:UNSPECIFIED
Volume/Sequential designation:UNSPECIFIED
Year of Publication:2009
Level and depth descriptor:First cycle, G2E
Student's programme affiliation:VY001 Agricultural Science Programme - Animal Science 270 HEC
Supervising department:(VH) > Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry (until 231231)
Keywords:fructose, obesity, sugar, fruit, glucose
URN:NBN:urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-6-35
Permanent URL:
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-6-35
Subject. Use of subject categories until 2023-04-30.:Human nutrition - General aspects
Diet and diet-related diseases
Language:English
Deposited On:08 Jun 2009 11:33
Metadata Last Modified:20 Apr 2012 14:08

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