The negative impact of fructose overconsumption on health

Abstract

An epidemic of metabolic disorders nowadays, may be partially explained by fructose overconsumption. Experimental and human studies suggest that high dietary intake of fructose is an important nutritional factor in the development of metabolic syndrome and its associated complications. The aim of this article is to increase the awareness by negative impact of fructose overconsumption on health and how to avoid it.

Keywords

• fructose
• high fructose corn syrup
• non-communicable diseases