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[+ MasssageGuy]

Indeed, there is an association between HFCS consumption, and many people believe it may be related to our obesity epidemic. Fructose, unlike sucrose or glucose, doesn't cause people to feel full when they eat it or drink it (so they eat more, which is what food manufacturers want).

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n2HL9Tkozp0/U-Tq4v_Z1RI/AAAAAAAABJY/zxXvj9E-ojQ/s1600/HFCS.jpg

 

Of course, epidemiological data can only show associations, and definitely do NOT show causation. Epidemiology only can suggest the need for scientific studies. Examples of associations without causation:

http://calorielab.com/news/wp-images/post-images/hfcs-mere-coincidence-graph1.jpg

 

In Sugar v. Syrup Battle, Both Sweeteners Face a Bitter Reality

 

 

Here is the latest on what agribusiness is up to...

 

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-10-06/in-sugar-v-syrup-battle-both-sweeteners-face-a-bitter-reality