date:Dec 25, 2012
bad or LDL-cholesterol and APOB levels increased by 0.29 mmol/L and 0.093 mmol/Lrespectively in those who ate fructose. In those eating HFCS, bad cholesterol and APOB increased by 0.42mmol/L and 0.12 mmol/L respectively.
No increase in these two parameters was found in those who were assigned to eat glucose.
High serum levels of bad cholesterol and blood fat triglycerides are known risk factors for heart disease.
High levels of APOB can lead to plaques that cause vascular disease (atheroscler