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How to Help Prevent and Treat Alzheimer’s Disease - Discussion Between Dr. Dale Bredesen & Dr. Mercola

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

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The Effects of Fructose on Cognitive Function

Fructose from fruit actually activates pyruvidehydrogenase. If you don't activate that, if it's shut down, you've got a problem in the mitochondria. The polysaturated fats are what causes torpor. fructose from high fructose corn syrup may be metabolized in a way that there's still some filtered long chain starches that aren't broken down and they can make it to your intestines.

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