Fructose may quietly supercharge your inflammation

Researchers found that fructose can prime immune cells to overreact to bacterial toxins. In healthy adults, fructose-sweetened drinks increased receptors that trigger inflammation. This heightened sensitivity may contribute to greater infection risk. The effects could be even more dangerous in people with metabolic diseases.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251129044507.htm