Fructose may quietly supercharge your inflammation

Researchers found that fructose can prime immune cells to overreact to bacterial toxins. In healthy adults, fructose-sweetened drinks increased receptors that trigger inflammation. This heightened sensitivity may contribute to greater infection risk. The effects could be even more dangerous in people with metabolic diseases.

Fructose may quietly supercharge your inflammation
Researchers found that fructose can prime immune cells to overreact to bacterial toxins. In healthy adults, fructose-sweetened drinks increased receptors that trigger inflammation. This heightened sensitivity may contribute to greater infection risk. The effects could be even more dangerous in people with metabolic diseases.

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