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HFCS & Diabetes Myths - Expert Opinion
Kris Clark, Ph.D., R.D., F.A.C.S.M., Assistant Professor and Director of Sports Nutrition, The Pennsylvania State University, addresses the myth that high fructose corn syrup causes diabetes.
Science and Research
Research confirms that high fructose corn syrup is safe and nutritionally the same as table sugar and honey.
Your Diet
High fructose corn syrup is more than a sweetener. It also protects the texture, flavor and integrity of many
healthy foods and beverages to help them fit into our
on-the-go lifestyles.
In this section, you will find the information to dispel common myths and answer frequently asked questions about how high fructose corn syrup fits into your diet. Please click on the links below, or to the left, to learn more.
Health: Is high fructose corn syrup bad for my health?
- Will high fructose corn syrup make me obese?
- Does high fructose corn syrup cause diabetes?
- Will high fructose corn syrup increase my triglycerides?
- Will high fructose corn syrup make me hungrier than other sweeteners?
HFCS vs. Fructose: Why are there so many studies that seem to implicate high fructose corn syrup as a major culprit in the obesity epidemic?
Safety: Why does the U.S. government confirm the safety of high fructose corn syrup?
To explore more content from health professionals about high fructose corn syrup and your diet, visit the Experts on HFCS section.
