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We've all been told that too much salt can increase the chance of developing high blood pressure. Now a new study suggests that sugar may also contribute to hypertension. Researchers at the University of Colorado examined data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. People who consumed 74 grams or more per day of fructose, a component of sugar, had a significantly higher risk of elevated blood pressure. This corresponds to approximately 2 and a half regular soft drinks a day. They recommend a clinical trial to see if a low-sugar diet can prevent hypertension.
[Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, July, 2010]
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Fructose is a component of sugar? Is that as in the regular cane sugar we use to sweeten our coffee? I had only associated fructose with corn syrup as in many prepared products.
I keep hearing people saying there is really no difference between high fructose sugar and other sugars, sometimes including sugar substitutes. Is there a short and reasonable answer to this controversy?
watch Sugar: The Bitter Truth on http://www.youtube.com to see a nice presentation about high fructose corn syrup and different types of sugars. Highly recommended.