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Researchers Find Beverages Sweetened with HFCS and Sugar Have Similar Impact on Feelings of Fullness

Study Finds HFCS and Sugar Affect Feelings of Fullness and Uric Acid Similarly

Experts Conclude Evidence Lacking to Implicate High Fructose Corn Syrup as a Unique Cause of Obesity

Study Finds HFCS and Sucrose Affect Blood Glucose, Insulin, Leptin and Ghrelin Similarly

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Food Technology Article Provides Perspective on High Fructose Corn Syrup Myths

The October 2006 issue of Food Technology includes an article by John S. White, Ph.D. and John P. Foreyt, Ph.D. that clarifies 10 myths about high fructose corn syrup. The article addresses the fructose content of high fructose corn syrup, the differences between high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup, obesity and diabetes, high fructose corn syrup metabolism, high fructose corn syrup natural status, sweetness, government subsidies and genetically modified organisms.

A PDF of the article is available here.

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