Fructose Intolerance
and Fructose Malabsorption Problems

Fructose intolerance is very similar to the problems created by another sugar intolerance called lactose intolerance which leads to bloating and abdominal pain.

Fructose malabsorption can sometimes be controlled by certain measures such as not mixing fruits with other foods or by eating fruits that contain lower amounts of sugar.

A sugar intolerance can lead to uncomfortable digestive problems and being aware of the amount of this sugar in various foods will help you take better control.

Fructose Malabsorption leads to Digestive Distress!

This sugar is absorbed with the help of a specific transporting enzyme and when this enzyme is either not present or has become inactive, fructose will not be absorbed.

This sugar will then travel down to the large intestine and quickly ferment producing gases that cause flatulence, bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

This sugar intolerance is a lot more common than you would expect.

Eating your fruit alone could be a possible solution to aiding in the digestion of this sugar. This way it should not ferment as much and raw fruit does come with enzymes that could help with digestion.

Can You Get Tested?

This test can be used to detect other sugar intolerances as well.

This test will show if your body produces hydrogen within 1 hr after the ingestion of the sugar in question.

If hydrogen is detected, you are regarded as intolerant.

What's the Treatment?

The threshold for symptoms varies among people and you will have to figure out how much of this sugar it takes to upset your system.

For really sensitive people, a fructose free diet may be in order. Staying away from sorbitol and sucrose may also be necessary.

And for the love of your body, stay away from High Fructose Corn Syrup!


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