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The new study by the University of Colorado Denver Health Science Center was presented recently to the 42nd Annual American Society of Nephrology and Scientific Exposition in San Diego. The results of the study showed a definite link to increasing the risk of developing high blood pressure to a diet high in fructose.
The study looked at 4,528 adults that had no prior history of high blood pressure. For those that consumed more than 74 grams of fructose a day during the study, showed a significant increase in their risk of developing high blood pressure.
And 74 grams does not take long to consume. It is just a little more than drinking two soft drinks.
In the study, the risk or developing high blood pressure increased with the person's blood pressure readings; 28% for 135/85mmHg, 36% for 140/90mmHg and 87% for 160/100mmHg. For those who already have high blood pressure, more studies will have to be done to see if reducing fructose intake will cause a lowering of their blood pressure.
High fructose corn syrup has been around for about 20 years. It is used as a sweetener and preservative in some sugary drinks and processed foods. It can be found in products on just about every grocery store aisle, including some cough and cold medicines.
Studies in the past have linked obesity to diets high in fructose. Now, high fructose corn syrup has been linked to an increase in developing high blood pressure.
Written by Denise Clay
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Posted October 31st, 2009 by Denise Clay
