Fructose: A new dietary threat

"The human body handles glucose and fructose in different ways beginning with digestion and absorption of the same. Unlike glucose which is used to meet the body’s energy needs, fructose upon digestion and absorption is metabolised primarily in the liver and does not raise the blood sugar levels as glucose does. Excessive amounts of fructose have been found to be readily converted into fat (triglycerides) by liver cells which in turn elevates levels of blood triglycerides, VLDL and LDL cholesterol and could result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Fructose also promotes the build-up of fat around organs (visceral fat), increases blood pressure, elevates uric acid levels, makes the tissues insulin resistant and increases the production of free radicals that causes cell damage."