Fructose Increases the Rate of Aging | Hammer Nutrition. By William Misner, Ph.D. William Misner, Ph.D. From 1996 until his retirement in 2006, Dr. Bill worked full-time as Director of Research & Development at Hammer Nutrition. Among his many accomplishments, both academically and athletically, he is an AAMA Board Certified Alternative Medicine Practitioner and the author of "What Should I Eat? A Food-Endowed Prescription For Well Being".
I advise consumers to limit fructose intake to only natural fruits. Werman & Boaz provide evidence that fructose and its phosphate metabolites can modify DNA faster than glucose and its phosphate metabolites under in vitro conditions. Fructose-drinking rats exhibit higher liver weights compare to the other dietary groups. HOW MUCH FRUCTOSE? Human intake of naturally occurring fructose from non-processed foods (primarily Fruits and Vegetables) is 15 grams per day. Processed fructose should be limited by health-conscious persons concerned about either the quality of or length of life. 2) Levi B, Werman MJ. How Safe is Fructose | Dr. James Howenstine. By Dr. James Howenstine, M.D. Part: 1 | 2 High fructose corn syrup came into widespread use as a sugar substitute in the 1970's because of its lower price. By 1990 the quantity of fructose consumed had gone up ten fold. Fructose was believed to be a safe sugar substitute because it has no adverse effects on either blood sugar values or insulin output.
When ingested, fructose is immediately shuttled directly to the liver. Fructose is commonly regarded as the sugar found in fruit. The second major problem with fructose is its ability to combine with amino acids to form advanced glycation end products (AGEs). High intake of fructose contributes to increased levels of glycation in the body. How Can Type 2 Diabetics Recover From Their Illness? Processed food contains pesticides, additives, synthetic disease producing fats, sugar, and artificial sweeteners some of which are quite deleterious to health (Nutrasweet [aspartame], Sucralose, Splenda etc)
. • Begin taking Omega 3 fatty acids. Dr. Biogerontology and Health: Fructose: friend or foe? Preliminary findings. This discussion has been going on for quite some time and it is certainly not limited to the lay press and lay population. I have always been interested in double checking pop-sci claims, in this case the "evil fructose" meme. First, I would like to emphasize that the available evidence does not change the basic Public Health Message: Yes, you should still eat more fruits unless you are already getting more than five servings/day. In that case you probably want to get more vegetables or olive oil, since a varied, plant-based Mediterranean-style diet remains the best option for health.
On to the hard science: As of today, and as far as primary prevention is concerned, the studies I want to discuss (1-4) are only relevant for "dietary perfectionists", researchers and interested laypeople. The data is so weak and preliminary, I already feel like I am jumping the gun with my conclusions based on my ongoing, but superficial review of the data. Um, err..., ok? 1. 2. 3. 4. Fructose makes cells age. Tue. Dec. 20, 2011 (NaturalHealth365) Diabetics are known to age faster than healthy individuals. The mechanism behind accelerated destruction of cells, tissues, and organs comes from a process known as glycation. Glycation is the dangerous binding of sugars to proteins. Glycation effect on human tissues is identical to the process by which meat is browned when cooked at high temperatures.
Sugar Research has confirmed this destructive process can occur in healthy individuals whose blood glucose levels are sustained above 85 mg/dL, which occurs commonly after either a high carb or heavy meal. We know that table sugar is implicated in this process. Fructose Fructose is more reactive than glucose, so even in small amounts there is a potential for damage.
These aging effects were investigated in lab rats fed diets featuring sucrose, glucose, or fructose. Advanced glycation end products are implicated in the development of atherosclerosis. Fructose Consumption May Accelerate Aging -- Skin's Elasticity And Softness May Be Affected -- ScienceDaily. From universities, journals, and other organizations Date: November 26, 1998 Source: American Technion Society Summary: Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have shown in animal studies that excessive consumption of fructose, a sweetener, accelerates processes related to aging. HAIFA, Israel, November 24 , 1998 -- Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have shown in animal studies that excessive consumption of fructose, a sweetener, accelerates processes related to aging. Cite This Page: American Technion Society. American Technion Society. (1998, November 26).
American Technion Society. More Health & Medicine News from AP, Reuters, AFP, and other news services null. Dr. Joseph Mercola: If You Want to Age Gracefully, Don't Eat This. Death is surely inevitable, but I do believe you can live far longer than the average life expectancy tables (1) would predict, which in the U.S. is about 78.
Genetics may play a role, but it is NOT the final determining factor for whether you'll live a long healthy life. Barring an accident, your lifestyle has everything to do with your longevity. It's already been established that diet can override genetic predispositions for disease (2), so don't fall into the trap of believing your health and longevity is somehow inescapably tied to what's polluting your gene pool. The Leading Cause of Premature Aging and Death Increased insulin and leptin receptor resistance (3) has clearly become the leading cause of premature aging and death. This results from two primary conditions: too much sugar and processed foods, combined with insufficient exercise.
Interestingly, controlling these two factors will likely eliminate more than 90 percent of the following medical conditions: 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.