High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, MS
Big Sugar Paid Harvard Experts to Distort Science, Blame Fat and Cholesterol
Feb 13, 2024
Discover the collusion between the sugar industry and Harvard scientists to blame fat and cholesterol instead of sugar for heart disease. Explore the impact on dietary guidelines and obesity, as well as the manipulation of the medical community. Find parallels between resistance to processed foods and sugar, and learn about the historical context and industry influence on sugar and processed foods.
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- The sugar industry colluded with Harvard scientists to shift blame from sugar to fat and cholesterol.
- Understanding conflicts of interest and industry influence is crucial for accurate health narratives.
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The Sugar Industry's Influence on Health Narratives
This podcast episode explores the historical influence of the sugar industry on health narratives. Back in the 1960s, the sugar industry paid Harvard scientists to publish articles suggesting that sugar is not the problem, but rather saturated fat and cholesterol. These articles influenced the medical community's perception, leading to the creation of dietary guidelines that promoted carbohydrates and discouraged fat consumption. The industry spent a significant amount of money, shifting the culture and influencing the prevalence of ultra-processed foods.
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