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575: The Top Foods You Need to Avoid Eating to End Inflammation & Prevent Disease | Dr. Gary Fettke

The Ultimate Health Podcast

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Fructose Metabolism and Its Effects

This chapter explores the metabolism of fructose and how it differs from glucose, highlighting its liver processing and storage as glycogen. It discusses the effects of fructose on inflammation, blood pressure, brain blood flow, immunity, and fat production, emphasizing its role in uric acid production and inhibition of nitric oxide. The chapter also delves into the behavioral impact of fruit consumption, including addictive behavior and increased hunger, and discusses the history and impact of high fructose corn syrup.

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