Big Food Funds Study Letting High Fructose Corn Syrup Off the Hook for Obesity
Posted Dec 18 2008 7:35pm
Note from Connie: One of the most disputed sugar-related theories out there is whether or not high fructose corn syrup is linked to obesity. As I pointed out in SUGAR SHOCK!, a number of studies from respected scientists have concluded that HFCS is processed differently in our bodies and that it can lead to weight gain and even type 2 diabetes or heart disease. But now a new study -- this one funded by the sugar industry -- claims the theory is hogwash. Read Jennifer Moore's take on the subject.
A new study concludes there's not enough proof to support the notion that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is more responsible for obesity than other foods with the same number of calories, like sugar.
So should you stop fretting over food labels trying to weed out stuff with HFCS from your diet? Not so fast.
Surprise, surprise -- Tate & Lyle, a UK food corporation that makes a ton of money selling high fructose corn syrup and a host of other damaging sweeteners, funded this research.
Note from Connie: One of the most disputed sugar-related theories out there is whether or not high fructose corn syrup is linked to obesity. As I pointed out in SUGAR SHOCK!, a number of studies from respected scientists have concluded that HFCS is processed differently in our bodies and that it can lead to weight gain and even type 2 diabetes or heart disease. But now a new study -- this one funded by the sugar industry -- claims the theory is hogwash. Read Jennifer Moore's take on the subject.
A new study concludes there's not enough proof to support the notion that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is more responsible for obesity than other foods with the same number of calories, like sugar.
So should you stop fretting over food labels trying to weed out stuff with HFCS from your diet? Not so fast.
Surprise, surprise -- Tate & Lyle, a UK food corporation that makes a ton of money selling high fructose corn syrup and a host of other damaging sweeteners, funded this research.