Big Sugar and Coke Conspiracy

By Dr. Mercola

Story at-a-glance

• Researchers have known since the 1960s that your body metabolizes different types of carbohydrates, like glucose and fructose, in different ways
• Despite this, nutritionists and public health organizations continue to claim that obesity and other metabolic issues are simply a matter of consuming more calories than you burn off
• Evidence show that sugar exerts harmful metabolic effects and appears to be addictive, leading some experts to suggest that elimination, not moderation, is the best option