Question 1

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 2

what foods have fructose in them?

Accepted Answer

Fruits/desserts: Fructose is a carbohydrate found in a variety of fruits, fruit juices and some vegetables. Some sources include apples, pears, corn, bananas, even sweet potatoes. Honey is also a good source of fructose. Fructose is also used as a sweetener in some processed foods like desserts.

Question 3

how can i cut fructose from my family's diet?

Accepted Answer

Read labels: Read labels obsessively and avoid processed foods. Consider stevia if a sweetner is desired. Avoid agave as it has lots of fructose too.

Question 4

how much time does it take fat from fructose to leave the body?

Accepted Answer

Fructose: Fructose contains no fat.

Question 5

what are the odds of my 2 sons having the same intolerance? e has fructose int. could c have the same?

Accepted Answer

1/4: For a kid to have hereditary fructose intolerance both asymptomatic parents carry the gene and pass it to there kid. Statistical risk is 1/4 of FI with each conception.By chance,50% would be carriers and 25% would have no gene. However, in reality, every kid could be effected since conception could produce any combination.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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