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That is wrong. Fructose metabolism specifically differs from other types of sugars, by requiring a particular enzyme, which means it can only be broken down in
by johnyzee 6y ago
That is wrong. Fructose metabolism specifically differs from other types of sugars, by requiring a particular enzyme, which means it can only be broken down in the liver.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fructolysis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fructolysis
Unlike glucose, which is directly metabolized widely in the body, fructose is almost entirely metabolized in the liver in humans, where it is directed toward replenishment of liver glycogen and triglyceride synthesis. Under one percent of ingested fructose is directly converted to plasma triglyceride.
- JamesBarney 6y agoNo you misread my comment. I never said fructose is indistinguishable from glucose. I said sucrose is almost indistinguishable from high fructose corn syrup. Sucrose is 50% fructose 50% glucose and most high fructose corn syrup is 55% fructose 45% glucose. They are almost identical.
- johnyzee 6y agoAh, makes sense. When people say 'sugar' they often refer to the different kinds of saccharides, not necessarily sucrose.