The idea that HFCS is uniquely harmful is not supported by evidence. It became an easy target because U.S. agricultural policies heavily subsidize corn, making HFCS cheaper to produce and widely used in low-nutrient, ultra-processed foods. But metabolically, it behaves just like cane sugar. And policies or public health messaging that pretend otherwise mislead people. Because the real issue is excessive added sugar intake, not which highly refined version of it you use. And the goal should be to