What one fructose drink does to the immune system
undefined 23, 2025
New research shows that consuming fructose can heighten harmful immune responses to bacterial toxins. In studies of healthy adults, fructose (but not glucose) increased toxin-detecting receptors on monocytes, leading to stronger inflammatory reactions. The findings suggest even short-term high fructose intake may promote inflammation and could affect infection risk, especially in people with metabolic conditions.
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