Excess fructose increases risk of type 2 diabetes and liver disease; new study shows

The study carried out by researchers from Université Laval (Ulaval), Canada, and the Institute of Biomedical Sciences of the University of São Paulo was supported by FAPESP. Fructose is a sugar found in fruits, honey, and vegetables, however, its excess, when added to ultra-processed foods, can modify the way the intestine responds to glucose, increasing the absorption of this sugar and compromising glycemic control, and may even develop type 2 …