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High Fructose Consumption Increases Blood Pressure
New US research has found that high fructose consumption is connected with high bloods pressure and hypertension. The study consisted of 4500 participants who had no history of hypertension has found that daily fructose consumption of 74g or more (equivalent to about 2.5 12-ounce cans of sugary soda) was independently associated with a 28% increased risk for blood pressure of 135/85 mm Hg or higher, a 36% increased risk for blood pressure of140/90 mm Hg or higher, and an 87% increased risk for blood pressure of 160/100 mm Hg or higher (A normal blood pressure reading is below 120/80 mmHg.).
Fructose is a sugar found in fruits, vegetables, honey, sugar, and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). However, in this study, only candy, bakery products, soft drinks, and fruit juice were measured due to whole fruits having high contents of ascorbate, potassium, and antioxidants that can counter the effects of fructose.
In the United States, soft drinks alone account for 33-40% of fructose consumption. This high percentage might be another factor in the increasing cases of obesity and diabetes.
Source: FoodNavigator
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