How High Fructose Foods & Drinks Cause Digestive Problems
In this article:
- Why a common sugar in your diet feeds intestinal bacteria.
- How fructose causes bloating, intestinal distress and lots of flatulence.
- What are the highest sources of fructose in your diet from fruits, sweeteners, processed foods and drinks with alternatives.
- How to cut back on fructose, improve your intestinal health and reduce your risk of obesity and many diseases.
What is Fructose?
Many fruits and most sweeteners contain high levels of fructose. This simple sugar is usually absorbed in moderate amounts in your upper intestine. The problem with fructose is that the now common processed food diet contains far too much of it.
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