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fructose

[fruhk-tohs, frook-, frook-] / ˈfrʌk toʊs, ˈfrʊk-, ˈfruk- /




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In some people, high fructose corn syrup accounts for ~8-20% of daily calorie intake.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

That possibility is especially notable because fructose is widely consumed in the United States.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

Unlike many risk factors that patients cannot change, fructose intake can be reduced through dietary choices.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

Although fructose and glucose produced similar short-term effects on food intake, the mice eventually developed preferences that corresponded to the degree of AgRP neuron inhibition triggered by each sugar.

From Science Daily Jun. 26, 2026

It’s a blend of 55 percent fructose and 45 percent glucose that tastes exactly as sweet as table sugar.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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