Fructose
Fructose is a naturally-occurring sugar, often found in fruits, veggies, and honey. Like with lactose and carbohydrates, some people suffer from malabsorption of this element, causing stomach pains and bloating. So it is common for them to experience symptoms after eating apples, pears, and the like.
But suffering from fructose malabsorption does not mean one has to give up having such food altogether. Fructose malabsorption differs from hereditary fructose intolerance, which leads to developmental delays, seizures, and kidney and liver failure. The former is a mild, generally harmless condition manageable by simple adjustments like taking fructose-rich foods in smaller quantities, not too often. In addition, reducing intake typically eases the symptoms of bloating almost instantly.
As symptoms improve, gradually reintroducing fructose may help determine how much one can take in a day without experiencing its harmful effects. This is a key step toward incorporating fructose in the diet without suffering from any symptoms of malabsorption and eventually managing the condition. After all, who could live without a little bit of sweetness in their lives?
