Fructose produces less rewarding sensations in the brain

Date: June 25, 2015

Source: University of Basel

Summary:

Fructose not only results in a lower level of satiety, it also stimulates the reward system in the brain to a lesser degree than glucose. This may cause excessive consumption accompanied by effects that are a risk to health, report researchers. Various diseases have been attributed to industrial fructose in sugary drinks and ready meals.

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