Author: J. S. White, White Technical Research Editor, Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes, In a recent paper, Gul et al. [1] suggested that increased fructose concentration induces the aging process and myocardial infarction through production of advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs), however, their supporting evidence is unconvincing. First, it...
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Dietary Fructose Inhibits Intestinal Calcium Absorption and Induces Vitamin D Insufficiency in CKD Douard V, Asqerally A, Sabbagh Y, et al. Dietary Fructose Inhibits Intestinal Calcium Absorption and Induces Vitamin D Insufficiency in CKD. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2010;21(2):261-71. The title of an article, “Dietary Fructose Inhibits Intestinal Calcium Absorption...
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Dr. Claire Kruger, Dr. Mike Carakostas and Hope Warshaw, RD discuss the history of stevia, the safety assessment and how this ingredient is now being used in foods and beverages. Get the most up to date and scientifically accurate information regarding stevia and acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the...
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Key Articles and Fact Sheets American Academy of Family Physicians Affirms Safety of Low-Calorie Sweetener Use by Pregnant Women American Council on Science and Health Affirms Safety of Sugar Substitutes American Diabetes Association Statement Regarding Low-Calorie Sweeteners Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Statement Regarding Benefits of Nutritive and Nonnutritive Sweeteners American Heart Association Recommends...
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The Role of Low-Calorie Sweeteners in Weight Control Low-calorie sweeteners provide consumers with many benefits, both psychological and physiological. Health professionals and consumers believe low-calorie sweeteners are effective for the following purposes: weight maintenance, weight reduction, management of diabetes, reduction of dental caries, and reduction in the risks associated with...
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