Your body can only digest a limited amount of fructose on a daily basis. This is because the liver contains a limited number of enzymes to process this fructose. That is why we recommend eating a maximum of 15g to 25g fructose per day (on average on a daily basis). Daily large amounts of fructose can overload the liver. The fructose that cannot be converted into glucose is then stored as fat and this can even lead to fatty liver disease (with constant overload). Fructose can, as it were, become toxic. Another disadvantage of fructose is that it does not give a feeling of satiety and thus it is much more likely to form bonds between sugars and proteins (AGEs) that form free radicals and can cause damage.

That is the main reason why at Innerme we opt for different forms of carbohydrates than (dried) fruit. The advantage of (dried) fruit and fruit syrup may be that it has a low GI, the major disadvantage is that you can only consume it in very limited amounts to be healthy. Therefore it is less interesting for athletes who exercise and use sports nutrition on a daily basis.

An advantage of fructose: you can absorb a larger amount of carbohydrates during exercise by combining glucose and fructose in the right ratio. Your body processes fructose more easily in combination with glucose. This ratio can be found in our iso energy drink (about 30% agave) and our energy gels 'fast'. Please note that you shouldn't consume too much fructose on a daily basis. Use these products only occasionally and alternate sufficiently with our energy bars that do not contain fructose. These are ideal for regular consumption without health problems, such as during a multi-day event. Our protein bars contain a small amount of fructose in the form of dates. We therefore recommend eating a maximum of 2 of those per day. Our oat bar and our superfood bar also contain agave and dried fruit. We also advise to consume those in moderation.