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#300 - Special episode: Peter on exercise, fasting, nutrition, stem cells, geroprotective drugs, and more — promising interventions or just noise?

The Peter Attia Drive

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Sugar: Poison or Nutritional Complexity?

This chapter examines the contentious debate surrounding sugar and its classification as a poison, arguing for a nuanced perspective based on consumption patterns and individual metabolic health. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and presents a two-by framework for evaluating nutrition, highlighting the importance of context over simplistic labels. Discussions also include the role of sugar substitutes, the concerns around red meat consumption, and the broader implications of dietary habits on health outcomes.

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