High fructose diet may contribute to high blood pressure, study finds
Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 21:14
in Health & Medicine
People who eat a diet high in fructose, in the form of added sugar, are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to a new study. The results suggest that cutting back on foods and beverages containing a lot of fructose (sugar) might decrease one's risk of developing hypertension.