Dr. Mercola, June 25, 2012
Why Is Big Corn Continuing to Run ‘Corn Sugar’ Ads Even After FDA Denial?
Is it ok to advertise corn sugar after the FDA said NO?Corn grown to make HFCS
In 2010, the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow manufacturers the option of using the term “corn sugar” instead of “high fructose corn syrup” (HFCS) on food labels.
This renaming was a clever marketing ploy that would have easily hidden HFCS on labels, which is precisely what CRA wanted since so many people are now aware of the risks of consuming HFCS, and are seeking to avoid it in droves.
Fortunately, at the end of May, the FDA finally took a stand and told CRA they weren’t going to allow the re-naming of HFCS to “corn sugar” … but somehow CRA is still getting away with advertising it as such on TV …
No Corn Sugar on Labels, But OK on TV Commercials?
Dr. Wilson responds:
Thanks Dr. Mercola for pointing out the toxic nature of excessive fructose. In my opinion this is now the number one health problem facing our country because excessive fructose is driving the epidemic increase in insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, obesity and type II diabetes—diseases that are now ravaging our population. But wait, it gets even worse.
When you have insulin resistance and consume carbohydrates, especially from grains, your brain is subjected to magnified glucose spikes. Because high levels of glucose are toxic to nerve cells, over time these glucose spikes can trigger a condition called Carbohydrate Associated Reversible brain syndrome or CARB syndrome. People with CARB syndrome can develop up to 22 brain dysfunction symptoms that interfere with their ability to function and because the brain plays a key role in regulating total body fat stores, they start to store extra fat even when they lose lean body mass from dieting.
Foods that contain sugar, HFCS and grain-based carbohydrates—the core of the typical American diet, are truly toxic and they should be avoided by anyone who wants to maintain good health and optimal brain function.
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