Fructose consumption may increase cardiovasular risk

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition have looked at the health effect of consuming fructose (fruit sugar) in adolescents. The result showed that a high consumption of this sugar is linked to an increase of visceral fat, which is a fat that accumulates around the internal organs. In general, the higher the visceral fat the higher the risk for cardiovascular problems.

Fructose is naturally found in fruits, vegetables and honey but also in high fructose corn syrup.The latter is found in processed foods and beverages that are heavily consumed by the teenage population.

As the author said it's wrong to say that fructose is bad. If taken in excess it might increase cardiovascular risk factors.  It's really important for all caregivers to provide healthy eating and encourage their children to be physically active. This is the best recipe to be healthy and stay healthy.

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