Understanding the damaging effects of Fructose on your brain and body. We discuss Fructose's impact on hunger cues and reward centers in the brain, its effect on brain development, and metabolic dysfunction. We also touch on oxidative stress, glycation, carbohydrates, and the strategies you may explore to optimize your health.

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Episode Overview:

0:32 Introduction
1:32 Glucose Is The Molecule Of Life
2:22 Fructose Impact On Hunger
4:45 Leptin And Brain Development
8:20 Fructose And BDNF
10:03 Fructose And Reward Centres Of Brain
17:58 Fructose and Metabolic Processes
22:53 Oxidative Stress
28:33 Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Fructose
31:33 Truth about Carbohydrates
40:57 Strategies You May Explore For Better Health

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The Damaging Effects of Fructose on Your Body