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Jan 2025
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Is high fructose corn syrup really that ...

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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Is high fructose corn syrup as harmful as its reputation suggests? Monica revisits the HFCS debate to separate science from misinformation. Learn how HFCS compares to table sugar, why its name might be misleading, and what really matters when it comes to added sugars in your diet.

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