

561: The Top Foods You Need to Eat & Avoid to Fix Your Mitochondria & Metabolic Health | Dr. Rob Lustig
Sep 28, 2023
Neuroendocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig discusses the root cause of insulin resistance, types of fats, recommended supplements, the impact of glucose and fructose on mitochondrial function, and the connection between insulin resistance and mitochondrial dysfunction. Various methods to measure sugar consumption and its impact on metabolic health are explored, along with the effectiveness of supplements for mitochondrial function. The podcast also delves into the history of processed food and sugar, strategies for quitting sugar addiction, myths about milk consumption, the pros and cons of calcium supplements, nutrient deficiencies in a plant-based diet, the dangers of food processing, and the impact of sweeteners on health.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Effects of Glucose and Fructose on Mitochondria Function
01:34 • 28min
The Connection Between Insulin Resistance and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
29:16 • 3min
Determining Sugar Consumption and Metabolic Health
31:49 • 21min
Supplements and Mitochondrial Function
52:47 • 12min
An Exploration of Magnesium, Mitochondria, and the Effects of Sugar
01:04:52 • 5min
The Importance of Fatty Acids for Mitochondrial Health
01:09:55 • 19min
The History and Debate: Sugar versus Saturated Fat
01:29:12 • 13min
Understanding Sugar Addiction and Strategies for Quitting
01:41:53 • 3min
Myths and Facts about Milk Consumption
01:44:59 • 14min
Exploring the Effectiveness and Risks of Calcium Supplements
01:59:03 • 2min
The Importance of Fats and Nutrient Deficiencies in a Plant-Based Diet
02:00:47 • 15min
The Dangers of Food Processing
02:16:06 • 22min
The Impact of Sweeteners on Health
02:38:29 • 12min