Studies & Reviews

The studies and scientific reviews included in this
section will provide you with an opportunity to learn
more about high fructose corn syrup from a scientific
perspective. Click on a link below, or on the left, to access a range of studies which discuss the links between high fructose corn syrup and obesity, the similarities between high fructose corn syrup and sugar and scientific explorations on the body's response to high fructose corn syrup.

Study Questions Link between Dietary Fructose and Elevated Uric Acid Levels

Research by Sam Z. Sun, Brent D. Flickinger, Patricia S. Williamson-Hughes, and Mark W. Empie published in Nutrition and Metabolism (March 2010)

Scientific Review of High Fructose Corn Syrup Published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Papers presented at the American Society for Nutrition Public Information Committee symposium for 2007 titled “High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): Everything You Wanted to Know, but Were Afraid to Ask” published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (December 2008)

Researchers Find Beverages Sweetened with HFCS and Sugar as well as Milk Have Similar Impact
Research by Stijn Soenen and Margriet S Westerterp-Plantenga from the Department of Human Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (December 2007)

Study Finds HFCS and Sugar Affect Feelings of Fullness and Uric Acid Similarly
Research by Tina Akhavan and G Harvey Anderson published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (November 2007)

Experts Conclude Evidence Lacking to Implicate High Fructose Corn Syrup as a Unique Cause of Obesity
Expert review led by Richard Forshee, Ph.D. of the University of Maryland Center for Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture Policy (CFNAP) published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. (August 2007)

Study Finds Frequent Soft Drink Consumption Does Not Lead to Higher Obesity Rates
Research by Sam Sun and Mark Empie published in Food and Chemical Toxicology. (August 2007)

Study Finds Beverages Sweetened with HFCS Affect Fullness, Hunger in Same Way as Those with Sugar
Research by Pablo Monsivais, Martine M. Perrigue and Adam Drewnowski at the University of Washington published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (July 2007)

Researchers Find High Fructose Corn Syrup and Sucrose Affect Triglycerides Similarly
Research by Linda M. Zukley, et al. at the Rippe Lifestyle Institute presented at the June 2007 meeting of The Endocrine Society. Program Abstract #P2-46. (June 2007)

Researchers Find High Fructose Corn Syrup and Sucrose Affect Uric Acid Similarly
Research by Joshua Lowndes et al. at the Rippe Lifestyle Institute presented at the June 2007 meeting of The Endocrine Society. Program Abstract #P2-45. (June 2007)

Researchers Find HFCS and Sucrose Affect Blood Glucose, Insulin, Leptin and Ghrelin Similarly
Research by Kathleen J. Melanson, et al. at the University of Rhode Island published in Nutrition. (February 2007)

High Fructose Corn Syrups, Part 2: Health Effects
Report by Marilyn Schorin, PhD, RD, FADA in Nutrition Today (March 2006)

High Fructose Corn Syrups, Part 1: Composition, Consumption, and Metabolism
Report by Marilyn Schorin, PhD, RD, FADA in Nutrition Today (Dec. 2005)

Scientific Experts Conclude High Fructose Corn Syrup Is NOT A Unique Contributor to Obesity
Summary report from scientific workshop investigating HFCS and obesity in Nutrition Today (Dec. 2005)