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#87 - Rick Johnson, M.D.: Fructose—The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity?

2020/1/6

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#87 - Rick Johnson, M.D.: Fructose—The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity?

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

How did fructose shift Rick's professional focus?

What is the relationship between salt and blood pressure?

Defining fructose, glucose, and sugar

Why do humans turn fructose into fat so easily?

What problems are associated with elevated uric acid levels?

How does sugar cause obesity?

Is drinking sugar worse than eating it?

How does sugar drive oxidative stress to the mitochondria?

Why does cancer love fructose?

Where can the body use fructose?

Are fructokinase inhibitors a potential blockbuster?

How does Rick treat high uric acid levels?

What advice does Rick give about salt intake?

Can excess glucose cause problems without fructose?

Artificial sweeteners vs. real sugar—which is better?

Do umami, MSG, alcohol, and beer have a role in metabolic illness?

Is any amount of fructose acceptable? Is fruit okay?

How does Rick manage his kids' sugar intake?

Shownotes Transcript

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The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

How did fructose shift Rick's professional focus?

What is the relationship between salt and blood pressure?

Defining fructose, glucose, and sugar

Why do humans turn fructose into fat so easily?

What problems are associated with elevated uric acid levels?

How does sugar cause obesity?

Is drinking sugar worse than eating it?

How does sugar drive oxidative stress to the mitochondria?

Why does cancer love fructose?

Where can the body use fructose?

Are fructokinase inhibitors a potential blockbuster?

How does Rick treat high uric acid levels?

What advice does Rick give about salt intake?

Can excess glucose cause problems without fructose?

Artificial sweeteners vs. real sugar—which is better?

Do umami, MSG, alcohol, and beer have a role in metabolic illness?

Is any amount of fructose acceptable? Is fruit okay?

How does Rick manage his kids' sugar intake?

Shownotes Transcript

#87 - Rick Johnson, M.D.: Fructose—The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity?