People love sweet stuff, and the abundance of sugary foods in the modern world is thought to have played a major role in the rise of several serious health conditions like cardiovascular disease, ...

A new report, published in Nature Metabolism, is shedding light on the distinct and underappreciated role of fructose in driving disease, separate from its role as a simple source of calories.

Fructose, found in all processed foods such as sodas and snacks, may not just be adding to your calories. A new study warns about its significant role in the rising metabolic diseases. The study, ...

A randomized crossover trial shows that six weeks of ketohexokinase inhibition improved hepatic and whole-body insulin ...

Uncover the latest and most impactful research in Metabolic Impacts of Dietary Fructose on Health. Explore pioneering discoveries, insightful ideas and new methods from leading researchers in the ...

Fructose, the most common food sweetener, is widely used in processed sugary beverages, candies, and baked goods. Excessive fructose intake is closely associated with metabolic diseases like obesity, ...

Scientists discovered that alcohol activates a sugar-producing pathway in the body, creating fructose that may reinforce addictive drinking. The enzyme responsible, KHK, appears to drive both alcohol ...

Researchers have developed a radiotracer that can detect fructose metabolism, paving the way for a clinically viable tool for the earlier detection of multiple conditions. Fructolysis, the action of ...

We evaluated the effect of trans-resveratrol (RSV) in ameliorating biochemical and molecular alterations in obese Wister male rats fed on high-fat/high-fructose-fed. Male Wister rats were divided into ...

Sugar metabolism refers to the process by which the body breaks down carbohydrates into sugars, including glucose and fructose. The body uses these sugars as a source of energy. The body metabolizes ...

A new review in Nature Reviews Urology synthesizes how animal models of diabetes, obesity, dyslipidaemia and hypertension reveal the mechanisms linking metabolic syndrome to bladder dysfunction.