However, most evidence suggests that the metabolic effects of sucrose and HFCS are pretty similar. What makes HFCS such a hazard is that corn growth is highly subsidized in the United States, so HFCS is very inexpensive - and thus a tempting additive to many foods.
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The precautions we take with dangerous chemicals should also be applied to seemingly innocuous items, such as Tylenol, cold remedies and even vitamins. Pill vials should be securely closed, hidden away and stored at a height young children can't reach.
However, most evidence suggests that the metabolic effects of sucrose and HFCS are pretty similar. What makes HFCS such a hazard is that corn growth is highly subsidized in the United States, so HFCS is very inexpensive - and thus a tempting additive to many foods.
In some populations, increasing restrictions on tobacco use may be another factor. And while the overall trend cannot be explained by medication use, certainly the declines in the elevated blood pressure values are partly due to better medical care.
There are far more satisfying explanations for epidemic obesity. We have more calories available per capita per day than ever before in history. And more and more of those calories are packaged in highly processed, flavor-enhanced, processed foods.
In addition, spacing out alcohol consumption will allow your body's enzymes a better chance to keep up, and likely reduce toxic side effects. A simple strategy to accomplish both is to alternate alcoholic beverages with something like seltzer.
This quote is just one of 9 total Dr. David L. Katz quotes in our collection. Dr. David L. Katz is known for saying 'However, most evidence suggests that the metabolic effects of sucrose and HFCS are pretty similar. What makes HFCS such a hazard is that corn growth is highly subsidized in the United States, so HFCS is very inexpensive - and thus a tempting additive to many foods.' as well as some of the following quotes.