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In the presence of a high-fat diet, fructose supplementation causes pronounced obesity, glucose intolerance, and hepatic insulin resistance, whereas glucose supplementation does not cause these metabolic deficits despite similar caloric intake.

If you are eating a high-fat diet, the type of sugar you consume matters significantly. Fructose (found in high-fructose corn syrup and table sugar) promotes obesity and insulin resistance, whereas glucose does not have the same negative impact on insulin signaling under these conditions. To mitigate metabolic risk, prioritize reducing fructose intake, especially when dietary fat is high.

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mice on HFD supplemented with fructose developed more pronounced obesity, glucose intolerance, and hepatomegaly as compared to glucose-supplemented HFD mice, despite similar caloric intake.
Samir Softic et al. · Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2017

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High-quality controlled animal study with human validation of biomarkers, though not a direct human clinical trial for the intervention.

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Divergent effects of glucose and fructose on hepatic lipogenesis and insulin signaling

Samir Softic et al. · Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2017

DOI 10.1172/jci94585

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