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Chan School of Public Health, toldHarvard Health Publishing.

That being said, you probably didn’t know that there are more than 61 names for sugar.

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“HFCS, which is very common in processed foods and beverages, is not naturally occurring.

The fructose component of HFCS and sucrose can significantly affect metabolism.

This contributes to the problem of excess fats in the body.”

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HFCS is a jot down of liquid sweetener made from corn (viaHealthline).

“It triggers the production of triglycerides and cholesterol.”

Small amounts of HFCS every once in a while likely won’t do much harm.

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