We have been given natural saccharides by nature. These include maltose, glucose, fructose, etc. There is also artificially produced sucrose.
In the late sixties of the last century, fructose first appeared in the world in Finland in a trading network. This product is a white crystalline powder that instantly gained immense popularity among lovers of sweets. And no wonder. After all, fructose is a natural and very tasty sugar, which is part of honey and many fruits, as well as berries. In addition, the addition of crystalline powder to food reduces its calorie content, which is an important factor for dietary nutrition.
Fructose is the
sweetest sugar created by nature. Its favorable properties for the body contribute to the normalization
of blood sugar levels. Thanks to this natural substance, immunity is strengthened and the risk of diathesis and caries is significantly reduced. Many patients suffering from obesity and other diseases of the endocrine system, experts recommend not to include sugar in their dishes, replacing it with fructose. For such patients, the natural component is especially important.
Fructose is a substance that, unlike other carbohydrates, plays an important role in the metabolic processes of cells without the participation of insulin. A natural element is removed from the blood in a short period of time. As a result of this process, there is a slight increase in the body's sugar level (in contrast to the reaction after taking glucose). In addition, the properties of fructose provide the release of intestinal hormones that stimulate the production of insulin. As a result, the sweet, natural element finds its application in the manufacture of food products for those with diabetes.
Fructose is a low-calorie product. One hundred grams contains only four hundred calories. The use of natural sugar does not provoke tooth decay. This produces a tonic effect. Fructose contributes to the rapid recovery of the body after great mental and physical stress. In this regard, it becomes a necessary product for those who lead an active life. After exhausting workouts, fructose can dull the feeling of hunger.
However, despite all the positive qualities of natural sweetness, it should be consumed in limited quantities. After all, most of its liver cells are transformed into fat, which in
Triglycerides are released into the blood system. An increase in the number of these elements is becoming one of the causes of vascular and heart diseases, as well as obesity.
Sugar or fructose - which of these products is more beneficial for the body? Scientists still have not come to a definite opinion on this issue. Sugar contains glucose, which serves as a unique source of energy in all cells of the body. However, both products can undoubtedly have a negative effect on the human body when they are consumed in large volumes.
To maintain good health, it is recommended that you consume sugar and fructose in moderation. You must also eat fresh fruit. They have a small amount of fructose in their composition and will not have a negative effect on the body. In addition, in the fruits given by nature, there are many other substances useful to us.