
Ep. 5: Blood Sugar Part 2: Cravings, Anti-Fructose Misconceptions, and the Best Starch Sources
The Energy Balance Podcast
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Fructose vs. Glucose: Metabolic Insights
This chapter examines the metabolic differences between fructose and glucose, detailing how fructose is absorbed directly by the liver and serves as an essential energy source. It challenges misconceptions about fructose leading to fat formation, emphasizing human adaptation to simple sugars from natural sources. The discussion underscores the necessity of context in understanding carbohydrate effects on metabolism and blood sugar regulation, highlighting the complexities of dietary impacts on health.
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