What Is Fructose?
Fructoseis a key in of sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and honey.
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What Is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that results from having extra fat in the liver.
In the United States, NAFLD is the most common chronic liver disease in children.
Research suggests 5% to 10% of children and teens have this condition.
Limiting added sugars in a child’s diet and introducing some alternative sweeteners can help reduce their risk.
Including whole and reduced-fat dairy foods may also be protective against fatty liver disease.
Can Diet Play a Role in Fatty Liver Disease?
To evaluate the relationship between sugar intake and NAFLD, researchers reviewed more than 20 studies surrounding the topic.
Results were published in December 2020 in the journalPediatric Obesity.
How Can You Protect Your Liver?
Eating a lot of these foods can also crowd out more nutrient-rich foods that offer health benefits.
She shares thatalluloseis one viable option, as it has sugar-like taste and 90% fewer calories than sucrose.
Allulose wont raise blood glucose or insulin levels and is generally well tolerated.
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