Fructose is a sugar that occurs naturally in fruits, vegetables, and honey. Fructose malabsorption is a type of food sensitivity that affects 40% of those in the Western hemisphere. As with other food ...

Fructose malabsorption, formerly called dietary fructose intolerance, occurs when cells on the surface of the intestines aren’t able to break down fructose efficiently. Fructose is a simple sugar, ...

Hereditary fructose intolerance is a genetic disorder. Your body lacks the necessary protein or enzyme that’s needed to break down fructose when you have fructose intolerance. That means your body can ...

People with fructose intolerance cannot digest fructose as normal and may experience bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. There are three types of fructose intolerance, not all require treatment.

Fructose intolerance causes symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea due to difficulty absorbing fructose. You will likely need a hydrogen breath test to diagnose fructose intolerance. Following a ...

Fructose intolerance is a condition in which the body has difficulty digesting fructose, a natural sugar found in fruits, some vegetables, and added sweeteners such as high-fructose corn syrup. There ...

Allison Herries, RDN, is a registered dietitian for a telehealth company. In her role, she provides nutrition education and counseling to help her clients set and reach their personal health goals.