Does the absorption of fructose in a lot of foods, including regular cane sugar and almost all syrups, lead directly to those calories being stored in adipose tissue, i.e. fat.

Question

Does the absorption of fructose in a lot of foods, including regular cane sugar and almost all syrups, lead directly to those calories being stored in adipose tissue, i.e. fat.

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Pretty much any sugar can do that. As can any food in excess. Insulin is a fat storing hormone and spikes more with carb intake. Fructose can lead to fatty liver as well. But a lot depends on the overall diet, activity, etc.