Fructose: The Silent Energy Thief Fructose, a naturally occurring sugar, may seem harmless, but it’s uniquely disruptive at the cellular level. Unlike other sugars, fructose drains cellular energy (ATP) by converting it into waste (uric acid). This mechanism is particularly active during conditions of excess sugar & fructose. This energy drain sets the stage for cravings, insulin resistance, fat accumulation, and chronic metabolic disorders.This adaptation may have once helped the body preserve energy during times of scarcity — but in today's world of excess sugar, it now contributes to widespread metabolic dysfunction.

What most people don’t realize is that our bodies also make a lot of fructose. When blood sugar levels spike, a process called the polyol pathway converts glucose into fructose, compounding the metabolic burden. This means even a diet low in added sugars may not fully protect your cells from fructose’s harmful effects, which is why supporting the body’s response to fructose may be beneficial.