The Claim
In vitro incubation of human lymphocytes with fructose for 48 hours reduces antigen-binding capacity as measured by Western blot, indicating that fructose-induced glycation impairs lymphocyte-mediated immune recognition at the protein level.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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When human immune cells are exposed to fructose for 48 hours in a laboratory setting, their ability to bind to antigens decreases, which suggests that fructose-induced chemical modifications to proteins interfere with immune recognition.
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In vitro incubation of human lymphocytes with fructose for 48 hours reduces antigen-binding capacity as measured by Western blot, indicating that fructose-induced glycation may impair lymphocyte-mediated immune recognition at the protein level.
Fructose sticks to proteins on immune cells, changing their shape so they can no longer grab onto germs properly, which stops the cells from recognizing and responding to infections.
What the research says
1 studyWhen immune cells are soaked in fructose in a lab, they get damaged and can’t stick to germs as well — just like the claim says. The study proves fructose messes with the proteins these cells need to fight infections.
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