A pattern of gas and bloating may be an indication that a tumor is growing, especially if it worsens or is accompanied by bleeding. While the formation of a tumor may not be enough to cause a total obstruction, the increasing pressure placed on the colon walls can cause distress and even cramping in the upper intestinal tract.
The more general term glucose syrup is often used synonymously with corn syrup, since glucose syrup is in the United States most commonly made from corn starch.
April 21, 2009 -- New research shows big differences in how the sugars fructose and glucose are metabolized by the body. But the findings have little relevance to the current debate about whether high-fructose corn syrup is a bigger dietary villain than other sugars added to processed foods, experts say.he high-fructose corn syrup used in most soft drinks and other sweetened beverages in the U.S. contains about 55% fructose and 45% glucose, compared to the 50/50 fructose-glucose ratio found in table sugar.