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#87 - Rick Johnson, M.D.: Fructose—The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity?

The Peter Attia Drive

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Fructose: Metabolism and Its Health Implications

This chapter examines the effects of fructose on metabolic health, illustrating how its absorption dynamics vary between different food sources. The discussion highlights fructose's influence on conditions like insulin resistance and fatty liver disease, as well as its metabolic connections to cancer. Additionally, it explores the evolutionary role of fructose, its implications in brain metabolism, and controversial findings from animal studies.

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