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In reply to the discussion: Corporations Have Renamed ‘High Fructose Corn Syrup’ [View all]lunasun
(21,646 posts)however the reason agave ranks relatively low on the glycemic index is because it has a high content of fructose. Fructose does not readily raise blood sugar (glucose) levels because the body doesn't metabolize it well. New research suggests that excessive fructose consumption deranges liver function and promotes obesity. The less fructose you consume, the better.
As it turns out, agave has a higher fructose content than any other common sweetener, more even than high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Because of its reputation as a "natural" sweetener, it is now widely used in products claiming to be good for health from teas to nutrition bars and energy drinks.
They are trying to hide the HFCS in the product in the OP because of whTs been found and people are rejecting HFCS,but at the same time , people are buying agave syrup thinking it is a good thing since it is natural
Research and decide
Sorry I did know it is not good on your system I got mixed up for a moment on why....