{"id":226856,"date":"2026-05-06T04:38:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/uncategorized\/the-1-sweetener-to-avoid-if-you-have-fatty-liver-disease-according-to-gastroenterologists\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T02:00:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:00:57","slug":"the-1-sweetener-to-avoid-if-you-have-fatty-liver-disease-according-to-gastroenterologists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/news\/the-1-sweetener-to-avoid-if-you-have-fatty-liver-disease-according-to-gastroenterologists\/","title":{"rendered":"The #1 Sweetener To Avoid if You Have Fatty Liver Disease, According to Gastroenterologists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>High-fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener found in many packaged foods and beverages, but gastroenterologists warn that consuming too much may contribute to fat buildup in the liver and increase the risk of metabolic conditions. Dr. Adam Pont explains how fatty liver disease develops and why more research is still needed to understand the specific impact of high-fructose corn syrup on liver health.<\/p>\n<p>Seg\u00fan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/our-team\/dr-adam-pont\/\">Dr. Adam Pont<\/a>, \u201cDespite the prevalence of HFCS in the food supply and good data linking HFCS consumption to obesity and diabetes, there is remarkably little human data showing how HFCS affects the liver, either in people with or without fatty liver disease.\u201d Dr. Pont emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader factors that contribute to fatty liver disease, including metabolic health, diet, and lifestyle habits. <a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/health\/sweetener-to-avoid-with-fatty-liver-disease\">Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/book-an-appointment\/?location=359&#038;preference=yes&#038;doctor=1236\">Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pont?<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High-fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener found in many packaged foods and beverages, but gastroenterologists warn that consuming too much may contribute to fat buildup in the liver and increase the risk of metabolic conditions. 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