Notes

Ahh something else interesting.. Lets make it a quickie.

High Fructose Corn Syrup is one of the most ingested simple carbs to date and scientifically linked to the increase of Obesity in the US. Produced by Corn Starch it is primarily a Mix of Glucose and Fructose in single units.

Glucose (commonly refered to as table sugar) and Fructose have the same chemical formula however a different molecular structure and metabolized by the body differently than your ‘normal’ sugars. While Fructose is a far more ‘potent’ sweetener it is not really used by the body. When ingested, your body doesn’t recognize it as glucose, therefor does not release Insulin to be attached/used by your bodies cells. In order for your body to make ‘use’ of Fructose it must first either convert it to glucose (TONS harder on your liver [compared to alcholics liver] and since HFCS is a mix of glucose and fructose you get a smaller amount of glucose) to be used as energy OR it can turn the fructose into Fat. Research shows that your liver finds it MUCH easier to convert Fructose to fat than Glucose. Excessive consumption of Fructose also leads to Insulin insensitivity which combined with weight gain = diabeties. Fructose is also known to create harmful ‘damaged’ proteins that can lead to further diseases, high blood pressure and hypertension.

So, if you’ve read my other blogs you should know the key to bodybuilding lies within CONTROLLING your hormones. Since insulin is an anabolic hormone easily mimicked in our favors (just as easily mimicked against us) and most of the carbs people ingest are in the form of HFCS.. your not doing anything for insulin release. HFCS is found in soo many foods & soft drinks its rediculous, start reading the ingredients and stay away from High Fructose Corn Syrup if your goal is to be healthy and in shape.

HFCS = Unnecessary Fat Gains, Abused Liver and the increased risk of future problems. All for a little more sweetness- I’ll stick to real sugar.

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