Question 1

i would like to know definitively, whether or not, maltodextrin from corn and high fructose corn syrup are essentially the same ?

Accepted Answer

Not.: Both may be made from corn (MD is also made from wheat), but HFCS is first and foremost a sweetener whereas MD is often used for its texture or thickening rather than sweetening properties. HFCS is a physical mixture of fructose and glucose whereas MD is a polysaccharide of glucose - usually 3-17 units long.  Both HFCS and MD contain a large number of calories.

Question 2

where is fructose metabolised?

Accepted Answer

Fructose is Sugar: In the gut as it is absorbed. It is sugar and that is all it is or will become unless there is too much and then the liver will metabolize it and turn it into fat storage molecules known as triglycerides.

Question 3

is fructose worse than sugar?

Accepted Answer

See below: No - fructose is a sugar.  Table sugar is made of sucrose which is a disaccharide of glucose and fructose.  However, high fructose as in high fructose corn syrup that is ubiquitously used in the us is very bad for you.  It's used because it's cheap and can be grown from corn (america!). Read labels - most grocery items have it.  So, look for natural sugar, cane sugar, beet sugar, or honey.

Question 4

what is fructose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Lack digestive Enzm: There are people that do not have the enzyme needed for them to digest and utilize the sugar of most fruits. Without the enzyme, gut bacteria thrive on the sugar and produce gas.The process also draws water through the gut, giving the person cramping, gas and loose stools.The primary way to avoid symptoms is to avoid the fructose.

Question 5

symptoms of fructose malabsorption?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Fructose malabsorption can result in loose stools due to increased osmotic load in the gastric lumen.  Hereditary fructose intolerance is different condition in that fructose is not metabolized well after absorption.

Question 6

why do you develop fructose malabsorption?

Accepted Answer

Fructose intolerance: Describes 2 possible conditions: hereditary fructose intolerance, a rare genetic disorder, is lack of an enzyme that breaks down fructose; it is serious and can lead to liver and kidney damage. Fructose malabsorption is difficulty digesting fructose and is less serious but  can cause abdominal pain, gas, bloating and diarrhea. Restricting dietary fructose can help.

Question 7

how can i tell if i have fructose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms/test.: This has symptoms like bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation, flatulence, and stomach pain.  This has a diagnostic test called a hydrogen breath test and is the current test used for a clinical diagnosis.  Fructose is given and, if not absorbes, is metabolized by bacteria that gives off hydrogen and methane.  This is detected and anything higher than 12-15ppm is positive, typically 20ppm.

Question 8

what is the difference between fructose a1c is hg a1c?

Accepted Answer

Fructosamine & A1c: Both of these are measures of average levels of blood glucose. Fructosamine test measures glycosylation of serum proteins and hb a1c measures glycosylation of hemoglobin.

Question 9

i want to know if the grain amaranth has high fructose.

Accepted Answer

Apparently not: Amaranth is generally considered a low fructose grain, and has been recommended as part of Monash University's diet for irritable bowel syndrome for just that reason.

Question 10

how many people die from "hereditary fructose intolerance" per year?

Accepted Answer

Few: This is easily managed once the diagnosis is made, and a decent pediatrician would spot it by the child becoming sick when fructose is introduced to the diet. In a death (and these are very rare), the pathologist would recognize a metabolic problem and perhaps  be able to make the call  after the fact; some may be missed so no one can tell you exactly.

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