Published May 11, 2026, 8:28 AM ET · Updated 6 months ago · 1 source

Scientists say this common sweetener may be quietly rewiring your metabolism

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Researchers say fructose is not just “empty calories” — it may actively push the body toward fat storage and metabolic disease. A new review found that fructose affects the body differently from glucose, disrupting normal energy regulation and promoting processes linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular problems.