And unlike other studies, the mice were not forced to eat; rather, they were able to eat whenever they wanted – and eat they did. Tetri says there's evidence that suggests fructose actually suppresses your fullness, unlike fiber-rich foods, which make you feel full quickly.
The take-home message for humans is obvious, he says. "A high-fat and sugar-sweetened diet compounded by a sedentary lifestyle will have severe repercussions for your liver and other vital organs," he says. "Fatty liver disease now affects about one of every eight children in this country. The good news is that it is somewhat reversible – but for some it will take major changes in diet and lifestyle."
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