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HappaGuy · 10-26-2009, 10:56 AM

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Heat Forms Potentially Harmful Substance In High-fructose Corn Syrup, Bee Study Finds

ScienceDaily (Aug. 27, 2009) — Researchers have established the conditions that foster formation of potentially dangerous levels of a toxic substance in the high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) that is often fed to honey bees. Their study, which appears in the current issue of ACS' bi-weekly Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, may also have implications for soft drinks and dozens of other human foods that contain HFCS. The substance, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), forms mainly from heating fructose. [More HERE]

Source: Heat Forms Potentially Harmful Substance In High-fructose Corn Syrup, Bee Study Finds

High fructose corn syrup is commonly used in processed foods as a sweetener.

Bee hives warm the fructose. Human bodies warm fructose too.

What an Oprah moment. No more high fructose corn syrup for me til this gets sorted out.

***Pico+Barrington Collective*** · 10-26-2009, 12:11 PM

That's scary, because sadly, I am a slave to processed foods, and I love candy! Thank you for this helpful info, because now I have a good reason to stop eating it!

tooweirdtolivetooraretodie · 10-26-2009, 12:24 PM

HFCS was originally designed to replace glucose drips in IV's but oops it shuts your renal system down. So who decided we could eat the stuff in the first place? Luckily, there are several juices, sodas and candies that don't use it. Seems like everything they come up with to replace or imitate sugar turns up to be toxic?

greensleeves · 10-26-2009, 12:46 PM

It will make you FAT too. I personally believe everyone would be 10 pounds lighter and much healthier if we could eliminate or cut down on this "Poison"

iron_maiden · 10-26-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by greensleeves

It will make you FAT too. I personally believe everyone would be 10 pounds lighter and much healthier if we could eliminate or cut down on this "Poison"

seriously man, i lost alot of weight just by not drinking soda anymore.

**cephas** · 10-26-2009, 04:41 PM

What?!

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's made from corn!!! I thought it was healthy!!!!!!!

Damnit!!!! I drink 2 18 packs of Pepsi a day to get my vitamins!!!!!!

What ever will I do now!!!!!

OK, in all seriousness, let's hope this news is taken seriously and corn syrup is either reduced or eliminated altogether...it is crap, it doesn't even taste as good as the pure sugar alternative.....

...I do really drink about 9-12 cans of Pepsi a day on average, today for instance I have drank 5 cans of Pepsi and eaten one 6oz bag of Gummi worms...and that would be all......people can say whatever they want about addictive substances, I kicked Cocaine without withdrawals or cravings, cold turkey, never gone back...drank really heavy for years, quit that with no issues at all,....when I run out of MMJ I'm not happy about it, but it doesn't trigger cravings or urges...I run out of Pepsi, I lose my appetite, nothing tastes good, I get in a really bad mood, and crave it intensely until I get it...If I don't have a can first thing in the morning I can't wake up and am in a really bad mood till I get some......

....In my experience, refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup are the most addictive substances know to man, and very dangerous because of it. luckily my body chemistry seems to not have a problem, I am not overweight and do not have blood sugar issues, but I am lucky, and at 35 now I have no doubt the luck will be running thin soon, but so far this is the only substance I simply cannot kick.

Repsol720 · 10-26-2009, 05:16 PM

There are also reported cases of trace amounts of mercury found in the way some places process the HFCS. So not only are you getting HMF and bad calories you are also getting a dose of mercury. Mercury is one of the most damaging metals for your brain. It destroys neurons in the brain possibly causing serious neurological problems over a lifetime, or just making you very dumb. Mercury is one the hardest metal to get out of your body. Bottom line, eat 100% organic. IMO, I'm pretty sure HFCS is the reason why the U.S. is getting dumber. The United States is one of the only countries that uses it as much as we do. Most European nations, and even Mexico rejected the idea of converting their sugar processing plants to HFCS processors. It is less cost-effective and it is way more dangerous for humans to consume... Why would they do this? Somethings fishy.

tooweirdtolivetooraretodie · 10-26-2009, 05:17 PM

At the 99 cents only store by C.A.R.E. they had a bunch of what was probably a limited run for a sample market or something, of pepsi made with cane sugar in a bottle. Wasn't too bad, though I'm more of a coke, dr. pepper or vernors ginger ale guy when it comes to the cold carbonated poison.

tooweirdtolivetooraretodie · 10-26-2009, 05:19 PM

Maybe these companies are just hoping we'll evolve and learn to live on the stuff if they continue to deluge us with it for a few generations?

SoulRebel · 10-26-2009, 05:21 PM

All I ever really wanted was a Pepsi...

... S R...

greenpixy · 10-26-2009, 05:37 PM

I was able to kick cigarettes cold turkey after 14 years of smoking but sugar was almost the death of me, literally. I was in so much pain I could barely get out of bed a year ago and now I am happy to report I am happy, healthy & sugar free! I can not stress enough how powerful a substance sugar is - HFCS and all processed sugars must be cut from your diet in order to function at optimal ability. I highly recommend AGAVE nectar as a healthy and low glycemic alternative. It works great in iced drinks like green tea to make it sweet without all the harm from processed sugar. I swear I only missed my soda and other sugary drinks for a couple of weeks - once you get over the addiction part, you will feel amazing!! I now have more energy than ever because the stimulant (sugar) which once lifted my spirits & gave me energy is now replaced by natural energy I have from eating the right things, staying hydrated with water and getting enough rest : ) I will not mislead, beating sugar addiction is tough but who said getting healthy would be easy? Try it, it works!

raddatatpat · 10-26-2009, 07:05 PM

Now this my friends is what you call a "Addictive Drug".

kennabis · 10-26-2009, 07:56 PM

hfcs for honeys bees is wrong!

and just as bad for humans! i can safely say i'm off of processed sugar

every now and again, i allow myself to be human, and i eat some poison....it gives ya a weird rush, i don't like it

i get jacked off of honey, but it doesnt have the nasty sugar blues feeling

try lucuma, or mesquite, then again some maca & cacao

bless a bee today!

10-26-2009, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Pico+Barrington Collective* WT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Co-Op: Yes Vendor: No Patient: Yes Posts: 1,660 Rep Power: 40635	Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Disturbing News About Processed Foods from Honeybees That's scary, because sadly, I am a slave to processed foods, and I love candy! Thank you for this helpful info, because now I have a good reason to stop eating it! Pico+Barrington Collective says..I volunteer for Pico+Barrington Collective with pleasure ;)

10-26-2009, 12:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
tooweirdtolivetooraretodie Space Monkey Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasadena Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 236 Rep Power: 10261	Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Disturbing News About Processed Foods from Honeybees HFCS was originally designed to replace glucose drips in IV's but oops it shuts your renal system down. So who decided we could eat the stuff in the first place? Luckily, there are several juices, sodas and candies that don't use it. Seems like everything they come up with to replace or imitate sugar turns up to be toxic?

10-26-2009, 12:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
greensleeves WT Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 114 Rep Power: 2191	Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Disturbing News About Processed Foods from Honeybees It will make you FAT too. I personally believe everyone would be 10 pounds lighter and much healthier if we could eliminate or cut down on this "Poison"

10-26-2009, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
cephas ya say it, Sea-f-ahs. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: in a state of flux. Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 1,344 Rep Power: 145667	Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Disturbing News About Processed Foods from Honeybees What?! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's made from corn!!! I thought it was healthy!!!!!!! Damnit!!!! I drink 2 18 packs of Pepsi a day to get my vitamins!!!!!! What ever will I do now!!!!! OK, in all seriousness, let's hope this news is taken seriously and corn syrup is either reduced or eliminated altogether...it is crap, it doesn't even taste as good as the pure sugar alternative..... ...I do really drink about 9-12 cans of Pepsi a day on average, today for instance I have drank 5 cans of Pepsi and eaten one 6oz bag of Gummi worms...and that would be all......people can say whatever they want about addictive substances, I kicked Cocaine without withdrawals or cravings, cold turkey, never gone back...drank really heavy for years, quit that with no issues at all,....when I run out of MMJ I'm not happy about it, but it doesn't trigger cravings or urges...I run out of Pepsi, I lose my appetite, nothing tastes good, I get in a really bad mood, and crave it intensely until I get it...If I don't have a can first thing in the morning I can't wake up and am in a really bad mood till I get some...... ....In my experience, refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup are the most addictive substances know to man, and very dangerous because of it. luckily my body chemistry seems to not have a problem, I am not overweight and do not have blood sugar issues, but I am lucky, and at 35 now I have no doubt the luck will be running thin soon, but so far this is the only substance I simply cannot kick. cephas says.."Gangsta's and Hoe's are just his generation's Cowboys and Indians...." ~Peggy Hill. Homer Cheese's say peace out. Word. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by cephas; 10-26-2009 at 04:43 PM..

10-26-2009, 05:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Repsol720 WT Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Big Bear Co-Op: No Vendor: No Patient: YES Posts: 316 Rep Power: 7447	Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Disturbing News About Processed Foods from Honeybees There are also reported cases of trace amounts of mercury found in the way some places process the HFCS. So not only are you getting HMF and bad calories you are also getting a dose of mercury. Mercury is one of the most damaging metals for your brain. It destroys neurons in the brain possibly causing serious neurological problems over a lifetime, or just making you very dumb. Mercury is one the hardest metal to get out of your body. Bottom line, eat 100% organic. IMO, I'm pretty sure HFCS is the reason why the U.S. is getting dumber. The United States is one of the only countries that uses it as much as we do. Most European nations, and even Mexico rejected the idea of converting their sugar processing plants to HFCS processors. It is less cost-effective and it is way more dangerous for humans to consume... Why would they do this? Somethings fishy. Last edited by Repsol720; 10-26-2009 at 05:20 PM..

10-26-2009, 05:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
tooweirdtolivetooraretodie Space Monkey Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasadena Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 236 Rep Power: 10261	Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Disturbing News About Processed Foods from Honeybees At the 99 cents only store by C.A.R.E. they had a bunch of what was probably a limited run for a sample market or something, of pepsi made with cane sugar in a bottle. Wasn't too bad, though I'm more of a coke, dr. pepper or vernors ginger ale guy when it comes to the cold carbonated poison.

10-26-2009, 05:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
tooweirdtolivetooraretodie Space Monkey Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasadena Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 236 Rep Power: 10261	Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Disturbing News About Processed Foods from Honeybees Maybe these companies are just hoping we'll evolve and learn to live on the stuff if they continue to deluge us with it for a few generations?

10-26-2009, 05:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
SoulRebel Kaya's Keeper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Meditation Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 3,175 Rep Power: 105573	Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Disturbing News About Processed Foods from Honeybees All I ever really wanted was a Pepsi... ... S R... SoulRebel says.."The road to righteousness is too narrow, the road to destruction is wide and open..." Majek Fashek

10-26-2009, 05:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
greenpixy Hi, Im New! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WeHo, CA Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Disturbing News About Processed Foods from Honeybees I was able to kick cigarettes cold turkey after 14 years of smoking but sugar was almost the death of me, literally. I was in so much pain I could barely get out of bed a year ago and now I am happy to report I am happy, healthy & sugar free! I can not stress enough how powerful a substance sugar is - HFCS and all processed sugars must be cut from your diet in order to function at optimal ability. I highly recommend AGAVE nectar as a healthy and low glycemic alternative. It works great in iced drinks like green tea to make it sweet without all the harm from processed sugar. I swear I only missed my soda and other sugary drinks for a couple of weeks - once you get over the addiction part, you will feel amazing!! I now have more energy than ever because the stimulant (sugar) which once lifted my spirits & gave me energy is now replaced by natural energy I have from eating the right things, staying hydrated with water and getting enough rest : ) I will not mislead, beating sugar addiction is tough but who said getting healthy would be easy? Try it, it works!

10-26-2009, 07:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
raddatatpat Hi, Im New! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Torrance Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: YES Posts: 39 Rep Power: 2584	Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Disturbing News About Processed Foods from Honeybees Now this my friends is what you call a "Addictive Drug".

10-26-2009, 07:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
kennabis om shivaya hara ganja om Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: planet earth Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 2,631 Rep Power: 261063	Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup - Disturbing News About Processed Foods from Honeybees hfcs for honeys bees is wrong! and just as bad for humans! i can safely say i'm off of processed sugar every now and again, i allow myself to be human, and i eat some poison....it gives ya a weird rush, i don't like it i get jacked off of honey, but it doesnt have the nasty sugar blues feeling try lucuma, or mesquite, then again some maca & cacao bless a bee today! kennabis says..you mean, uhhh, i'm not my name?!? nope, you're a flesh and blood human, that "uses" a fictitious name! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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