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245. Debunking Sugar Claims: What Dr. Lustig Got Wrong On The Huberman Lab Podcast

Jan 25, 2024
Paul Saladino talks to Mike Fave, critical care RN, about sugar and fructose. They discuss insulin, fruit juice, and fructose. They debunk claims about fructose addiction, explore how fructose affects the mitochondria, and clarify the role of insulin in diabetes and obesity. They also discuss balancing macronutrients and whether fructose makes us fat.
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Quick takeaways

  • Consuming whole fruits and juices containing fructose, along with fiber, can be health promoting and not harmful for humans.
  • Finding the right balance of carbohydrate sources based on individual activity levels and preferences can lead to optimal health.

Deep dives

Fructose and Fiber

The discussion revolves around the role of fructose in the human diet and the importance of fiber in mitigating its effects. It is argued that consuming whole fruits and juices containing fructose, along with fiber, can be health promoting and not harmful for humans.

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