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Chronic high fructose intake reduces adiponectin levels, contributing to insulin resistance and impaired lipid homeostasis.
Maintaining a healthy weight and limiting fructose can help maintain adiponectin levels, supporting insulin sensitivity.
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Chronic fructose consumption reduces adiponectin responses, contributing to insulin resistance.
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Fructose, insulin resistance, and metabolic dyslipidemia
Heather Basciano et al. · Nutrition & Metabolism · 2005
DOI 10.1186/1743-7075-2-5
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