Fructose increases the pressure

There was another reason to reduce sweetened beverages. It appears, fructose, which is contained in abundance in these products may increase blood pressure.

A large proportion of fructose found in fruits, corn syrup and other food. The uncontrolled use of these products can have serious health consequences. Elevated blood pressure   It increases the risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney failure.

This is a fairly common problem. For example, one in three Americans suffer from high blood pressure . These figures are three times higher than in the last century, the scientists said in the journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Although the reasons are not clear, the main suspicion falls on a diet.

American scientists decided to test the link between blood pressure and fructose   in products. They studied the medical records of more than 4,500 adults. They found that on average, people consume 74 grams of fructose per day. So much fructose is contained in 4 servings of soft drinks. Many respondents mentioned high blood pressure. In 8 per cent of the total number had hypertension.

Therefore, the scientists call to reflect on what products we buy for your table. The most harmful in this respect, corn syrup and fruit. Overpriced fructose   in soft drinks. The least dangerous fruit.

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