22min chapter

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The Truth About Alcohol, Caffeine, and Sugar and Your Health

The Dr. Hyman Show

CHAPTER

Understanding the Detrimental Effects of Visceral Fat and Sugar Consumption

This chapter delves into the detrimental effects of visceral fat on health, explaining how it leads to chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer. It also highlights the harmful impact of sugar consumption on various chronic diseases such as diabetes and Alzheimer's, emphasizing the addictive nature of sugar and its contribution to insulin resistance. Additionally, the conversation centers around the importance of assessing metabolic markers like insulin levels, waist circumference, and liver fat to understand overall health and detect underlying issues driving diseases.

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