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Ep. 84: Fructose and Uric Acid: Are David Perlmutter and Rick Johnson Wrong? (Part 1)

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Uric Acid: Protector or Peril?

This chapter examines the complex relationship between fructose consumption and uric acid levels, exploring how both can influence metabolic health. It challenges the traditional view of uric acid as merely a harmful byproduct, presenting evidence of its potential protective benefits against oxidative stress and cellular damage. The narrative weaves through evolutionary perspectives, biochemical processes, and implications for health, ultimately suggesting that elevated uric acid levels might serve adaptive roles rather than just indicating dysfunction.

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