Well according to Princeton Univ in March of 2010, they conducted a study between two sets of rats, one group of rats was fed in addition to their normal diet, a water sugar drink, and the second set, the equal amount in high fructose corn syrup. It was clear to their reports that the group of rats that were fed the high fructose corn syrup became obese and showed a much higher level of triglycerides in their blood stream. A main determinant of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
"In addition to causing significant weight gain in lab animals, long-term consumption of high-fructose corn syrup also led to abnormal increases in body fat, especially in the abdomen, and a rise in circulating blood fats called triglycerides. The researchers say the work sheds light on the factors contributing to obesity trends in the United States."
As we look at our population, the amount of people that add that soda to that meal, or that barbeque sauce to that chicken, it becomes pretty clear that HFCS is playing an important role in the obesity rates and diabetes levels that are plaguing our society.
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