Why Shouldn't You Eat High-Fructose Corn Syrup?
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, annual per capita consumption of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) peaked in the late 1990s but has since declined as more consumers recognize its negative health impacts. But why shouldn't you eat high-fructose corn syrup? Its metabolic processing in the body raises significant health concerns, particularly regarding liver function and metabolic disease.