This Doctors WARNING, Might Just SAVE YOUR Metabolic HEALTH | David Perlmutter

Feb 15, 2022

Dr. David Perlmutter, a metabolic health expert and author of "Drop Acid," explores the often-overlooked role of uric acid beyond gout. He discusses its impact on metabolism, cardiovascular health, and conditions like Alzheimer's and type 2 diabetes. The conversation highlights the evolutionary disconnect contributing to modern health issues linked to uric acid and fructose consumption. Perlmutter shares practical dietary strategies to lower uric acid, advocating for personalized dietary choices to enhance health outcomes and achieve better metabolic wellness.

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Uric Acid and Metabolic Health

Elevated uric acid predicts hypertension, insulin resistance, and elevated blood sugar, leading to diabetes.
It also indicates inflammation, oxidative stress, and increased risk for Alzheimer's and dementia.

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Uric Acid Origins

Uric acid is a byproduct of alcohol, purine (from DNA/RNA breakdown), and fructose metabolism.
Fructose, though it doesn't trigger insulin secretion, is a major contributor to uric acid.

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Fructose Metabolism

Fructose can be metabolized in various tissues, including the liver, kidneys, and even the brain.
High glucose levels can convert to fructose, especially with higher sodium intake, signaling famine.

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When people hear about uric acid, it’s almost always in the context of it being a causal factor for gout.

But if more people knew the full extent of how it affects our metabolism, cardiovascular health, and risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia, we might pay more attention to it.

In this episode of Health Theory, Dr. David Perlmutter returns with the latest research on how uric acid is about much more than just gout.

He explains the relationship between uric acid, insulin, and fructose, why it doesn’t mean that all fruits are bad for you, and how our modern problem with uric acid is actually the result of a disconnect between evolution and environment.

If you want to dive deeper into the latest knowledge bomb from Dr. Perlmutter, you’ll definitely want to check out his new book, Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid - The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar and Achieving Extraordinary Health

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SHOW NOTES:

00:00 | Introduction

00:43 | Uric Acid and Metabolism

06:42 | The Problem With Fructose

12:22 | What Does Uric Acid Do?

23:58 | Eat to Lower Uric Acid

33:43 | The Cause of Type 2 Diabetes

41:48 | The Ideal Diet & Lifestyle

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