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Rick Johnson, M.D.: Metabolic Effects of Fructose (Ep. #87 Rebroadcast)

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The Metabolic Web of Sugars

This chapter explores the metabolic conversion of glucose to fructose and its impact on obesity and insulin resistance. It discusses experiments indicating that high glucose levels can cause fat accumulation via aldose reductase activation, even without fructose intake. The chapter underscores the adverse effects of high sugar consumption on liver health and the potential benefits of low carbohydrate diets.

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