By Roxanne Khamsi

Fructose is under fire. In recent years, the simple sugar has endured close scrutiny from scientists who claim that it increases the risk of obesity more than its cousin glucose does. Now, some researchers would like to add liver abnormalities and high blood pressure to the list of fructose’s offenses, and they offer the theory that one particular molecule—uric acid—could mediate these possible ill effects. (Click here to continue reading)

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