In *Nature Wants Us to Be Fat*, Dr. Richard Johnson presents evidence on how a biological 'fat switch' is responsible for excess fat storage and many major diseases prevalent in the Western world. This switch, used by animals as a survival mechanism, is triggered by fructose consumption and can lead to conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and dementia. The book discusses how modern diets have permanently activated this switch, and provides recommendations for turning it off to prevent or treat obesity and reduce the risk of developing other diseases.
In 'Metabolical', Dr. Robert Lustig explains the eight pathologies that underlie all chronic diseases and documents how processed food has negatively impacted health, economy, and the environment over the past 50 years. He challenges the current healthcare paradigm influenced by Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government. Lustig argues that food is the key to biochemical change and health improvement, emphasizing the importance of protecting the liver and feeding the gut. He also highlights the global environmental impact of processed food and offers practical solutions for healthier dietary choices and policy changes to promote sustainability and health[1][3][5].
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Sugar is everywhere in the modern diet, and it's silently driving a massive wave of chronic illness. From insulin resistance and fatty liver to cognitive decline, the overconsumption of ultra-processed, sugar-laden foods has created a health crisis hiding in plain sight. As scientists uncover deeper connections between sugar, metabolism, and brain health, one thing is clear: this isn’t just about cutting calories—it’s about changing the way we eat to protect our long-term well-being.
Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re bringing you a special compilation episode featuring Dhru’s conversations with top experts on the connection between insulin resistance, fatty liver, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Robert Lustig shares the impact of added sugar on mitochondrial health and metabolism. He also discusses what you can expect when significantly reducing the amount of added sugar in your diet, why the quality of your calories matters, and the fascinating ways our bodies store fat.
Dr. Richard Johnson discusses his revolutionary new hypothesis on the link between fructose consumption and Alzheimer’s disease. Dhru and Dr. Johnson discuss the evolutionary mechanism behind fructose metabolism, insulin resistance, and weight gain, which has backfired due to its overconsumption.
In this episode, Dhru and his guests dive into:
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What is leptin resistance (2:11)
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Thin on the outside, fat on the inside (TOFI) (5:55)
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The three sites of fat deposition in the body (6:47)
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Key findings from the SHINE study (17:03)
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The Metabolic Matrix: feed the gut, protect the liver, and support the brain (21:35)
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Dr. Johnson’s hypothesis on the link between Alzheimer’s and fructose consumption (25:05)
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The origins of Alzheimer’s: what’s happening in the brain (33:28)
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Uric acid as a driver of fat accumulation, and its connection to gout, obesity, and other diseases (31:13)
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The relationship between salt, dehydration, and fructose production (45:51)
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How fructose increases our cravings for sugar (50:01)
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The role of fructose in Alzheimer’s disease (56:56)
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