wow! I never expected to discover that fructose, the sugar component in many fruits, is a poison. An online lecture by Dr. Robert H. Lustig, a pediatric endocrinologist and obesity expert, breaks it down as a wake-up call to all. While the complicated biochemistry will be a bit difficult to follow for many who are not familiar with it, the video is a must-watch to remove ignorance and expose what the food industry is all about.

The 90-minute exposition delves deep enough into biochemistry to awaken even the most hardened minds. With so much of our food going through processing, it has taken my breath away to learn how many toxins we are being fed through supermarkets and the junk food industry.

Many babies are now formula fed by mothers who have rejected breastfeeding for one reason or another. You may be surprised to learn that a single food contains as much sugar as a soft drink.

What this lecture covers is not just the dangers, but also the methods of how the liver responds to high sugar intake. This has made me rethink my smoothies which have recently replaced oatmeal in my breakfast menu. While I enjoy them because of the fruit and yogurt components, my horror at the damage they may have caused is now a concern.

Without all the big words, which most would not be able to understand, the breakdown of eating sugar is as follows:

1. Fat around the organs and heart disease

2. It increases the levels of uric acid in the blood, which causes gout and high blood pressure.

3. Increased risk of fatty liver that can lead to cancer

4. Creates insulin resistance leading to obesity and type II diabetes

5. Insulin resistance can also cause cancer

6. Fructose makes you eat more calories because your brain thinks you’re hungry.

7. Excess Fructose Can Cause Leptin Resistance and As a Result, Obesity

8. Sugar is addictive. Who can stop eating after a piece of chocolate or popsicle?

Although the fructose in fruits is not that harmful, a large amount can strongly damage the liver. They also contain fiber that offsets some of the damage.

What many do not know is that alcohol is also sugar. It has the same components and can lead to the production of aldehyde, which causes cirrhosis or hardening of liver cells, preventing them from working properly.

This article can only deal with the caveat and anyone interested in the facts should watch the lecture. This is very important and here is the link http://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-is-fructose-bad-for-you#section1 for all who want, or should I say dare, to see it.