FIZZY DRINK SWEETENER IS LINKED TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.Byline: Bo Wilson A SUGARY ingredient in fizzy fizz intr.v. fizzed, fizz·ing, fizz·es To make a hissing or bubbling sound; effervesce. n. 1. A hissing or bubbling sound. 2. Effervescence. 3. An effervescent beverage. drinks thought harmless could cause high blood pressure, researchers say. High fructose fructose (frŭk`tōs), levulose (lĕv`yəlōs'), or fruit sugar, simple sugar found in honey and in the fruit and other parts of plants. corn syrup corn syrup Sweet syrup produced by breaking down (hydrolyzing) cornstarch (a product of corn). Corn syrup contains dextrins, maltose, and dextrose and is used in baked goods, jelly and jam, and candy. can be found in many processed food and soft drinks. But people who eat or drink the equivalent of two-and-a-half sugary soft drinks increase significantly their risk of developing high blood pressure, they have found. Fructose exists naturally in fruit and the syrup's introduction 20 years ago as a healthy alternative to sugar has caused its consumption to rise sharply. But large quantities cause the liver to pump fats into the bloodstream, possibly damaging arteries. The University of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
normalize change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely blood pressure. CAPTION(S): Hidden danger?: Fructose exists naturally in fruit such as oranges |
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