I am told that I am intolerant of Fructose. It gives me farts that last for several seconds. What does a fructose intolerance mean?

I believe that the really extremist fundamentalists don't view themselves as being intolerant at all. In my opinion, they believe they are 100% right beyond any shadow of a doubt all the time, and for them, it's not about tolerating differing viewpoints or opinions because there IS no viewpoint or opinion for the matter at hand - there CAN'T be. People either are with them or are not, and if they're not, they're wrong. They believe in their religion so deeply, there IS no possibility of multiple opinions being right or even being a viable alternative to their faith system. So, for these radical people, it's about about tolerating and respecting other religions - it's a complete dichotomy of right and wrong, good and evil, black and white. It's a very George W. Bush strategy. Either you're with us...or you're with the terrorists.

Consider that good news.

"The breakdown of fructose in the liver does more than lead to the buildup of fat. It also:

elevates triglycerides

increases harmful LDL (so-called bad cholesterol)

promotes the buildup of fat around organs (visceral fat)

increases blood pressure

makes tissues insulin-resistant, a precursor to diabetes

increases the production of free radicals, energetic compounds that can damage DNA and cells."

Abundance of fructose not good for the liver, heart:

http://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/abundan...

Sounds as if your body has a hard time digesting this product or products that have Fructose in them. Thus the gas , etc,.