Richard Johnson

Inigo San Millan, an expert in exercise science, joins a panel of distinguished guests including Roy Taylor, famed for his twin cycle model, Don Layman, who delves into skeletal muscle, nutrition scientist Alan Flanagan, endocrinologist Christos Mantzoros, and researcher Richard Johnson. They explore metabolic health's importance, the role of skeletal muscle and exercise in preventing diseases, and dietary strategies like the Mediterranean diet in managing diabetes and fatty liver disease. Insights on metabolic flexibility and individual dietary needs add a personal touch to their discussions.

Dale Bredesen, an international neurodegenerative expert and author, teams up with Richard Johnson, a fructose specialist, to tackle the alarming rise of Alzheimer's disease. They discuss groundbreaking insights on the links between diet, particularly sugar and fructose, and brain health. Bredesen emphasizes the importance of early assessments for everyone as young as 40. The duo dives into innovative diagnostic methods, dietary adjustments, and hormonal impacts on Alzheimer's risk, offering hope for prevention and management strategies to combat this prevalent disease.

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker.Why do we get fat? As Americans have gotten heavier over the past century, and disease rates have skyrocketed, there have been many theories: We’re eating too much fat. Too many carbs. An excess of sugar. Is it our lifestyle or our diet that’s to blame? Or could there be a single common cause that explains the sharp increase in not only obesity, but conditions as disparate as heart disease, cancer, and dementia? This week on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sat down with Dr. Richard Johnson to talk about his team’s discovery of the fructose-powered survival switch—a metabolic pathway that animals in nature turn on and off as needed, but that our modern diet has permanently fixed in the on position, becoming a fat switch—and how it has revolutionized the way we think about why we gain weight. Dr. Richard Johnson is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver and has been a practicing physician and clinical scientist for over 25 years. He is internationally recognized for his seminal work on the role of sugar and its component fructose, in obesity and diabetes. His work has also suggested a fundamental role for uric acid (which is generated during fructose metabolism) in metabolic syndrome. His new book is entitled Nature Wants Us to Be Fat and will be published on February 8, 2022.In this episode, we dive into: -Why nature wants us to get fat and why it’s important for survival (5:44)-What triggers the fat storage switch (9:05)-The central function of uric acid in the body (16:32)-How uric acid, previously thought of only in terms of gout, is actually playing a central role in metabolic disorders (20:54)-Understanding the difference between fructose and glucose (26:12)-Why obesity is not a calories in, calories out problem (29:38)-Why it’s fructose (not glucose) that drives insulin resistance and metabolic disease (49:51)-The survival switch: why humans become fat (1:10:38)-Alcohol consumption and obesity (1:33:54) -The surprising role salt and dehydration play in fat accumulation (1:48:45) Also mentioned in this episode:-Nature Wants Us to Be Fat: The Surprising Science Behind Why We Gain Weight and How We Can Prevent—and Reverse—It - https://benbellabooks.com/shop/nature-wants-us-to-be-fat/.For more on Dhru Purohit, follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643.This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker.InsideTracker looks at everything from metabolic and inflammatory markers to nutrients and hormones. Traditional lab tests can be hard to read on your own, but InsideTracker makes their results easy to understand and provides tips on how to use food first for optimal nutrition. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 25% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Richard Johnson, a Professor of Medicine specializing in metabolic health, and Andrew Koutnik, a Research Scientist at Samsung Diabetes Research Institute, as they dive into the fascinating world of allulose. They discuss how this natural sweetener influences glucose levels and aids in weight management. The conversation covers its effects on insulin sensitivity and appetite regulation, potential benefits for individuals with metabolic disorders, and even its safety for pets. Plus, they share personal anecdotes and recent research findings that make allulose a game-changer!

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Richard Johnson, a seasoned physician and medical scientist, unveils intriguing insights into weight gain and insulin resistance. He discusses the surprising connection between the sweetener Alulose and metabolic health, revealing its potential in diabetes management. Delving into carbohydrate effects, he highlights how fructose impacts cellular energy and its ties to Alzheimer's. Dr. Johnson also shares exciting developments in mitochondrial health and dietary strategies that could combat cognitive decline.

Dr. Richard Johnson, a leading figure in obesity and diabetes research, discusses the evolution of weight loss science, emphasizing the crucial role of fructose and hydration. He reveals how traditional calorie-counting misguides efforts and explores effective strategies like carb restriction and intermittent fasting. Additionally, economist John List shares insights on the importance of scalability in business ideas, highlighting the differences between scalable and non-scalable concepts, and how adapting business strategies can ensure success.

Fructose and its byproduct uric acid may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s, thanks to an evolutionary adaptation hijacked by the modern diet. Fructose can be directly consumed, or the body can convert high-glycemic carbohydrates and other foods to fructose. Fructose suppresses some cognitive functions. Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Rob Lustig discuss a new study, of which Johnson was an author, on how fructose may be a potential driver in Alzheimer’s, and they hypothesize about fructose’s potential connection to the development of other conditions. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 🎙 What Richard Johnson, MD, & Rob Lustig, MD, discuss: (09:50) — Fructose is the driver of some diseases that are on the rise in kids (11:53) — Fructose is a driver of obesity and metabolic syndrome (15:36) — Pharmaceutical treatments for Alzheimer’s disease aren’t as effective as researchers had hoped (17:32)— The research focus of Alzheimer’s is slowly shifting to understanding insulin resistance in the brain (20:41) — Is fructose a root cause of Alzheimer’s? (26:26) — New research suggests fructose induces a foraging response (28:20) — Fructose inhibits areas of the brain to encourage successful foraging (46:48) — We need more research on fructose (1:03:10) —Is fructose a factor in violence? Transcripts & Show notes Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 👋 WHO WE ARE: Levels helps you see how food affects your health. With real-time, personalized data gathered through biosensors like continuous glucose monitors (CGM), you learn which diet and lifestyle choices improve your metabolic health so you can live a longer, fuller, healthier life. 🔗 LINKS: Could Alzheimer’s disease be a maladaptation of an evolutionary survival pathway mediated by intracerebral fructose and uric acid metabolism?: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002916523000047?dgcid=author Subscribe here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 📲 CONNECT: Connect with Richard Johnson, MD, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrichardjjohnson/ Connect with Robert Lustig, MD, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlustigmd/

Join Dr. Richard Johnson, a functional medicine expert, and Dr. Robert Lustig, a physician renowned for his research on sugar's health impacts, as they unveil sugar's hidden dangers. They discuss how sugary foods disrupt metabolism and trigger overeating, leading to obesity and chronic diseases. Listeners will learn about the alarming effects of high fructose consumption and its link to mental health issues. The duo also shares practical detox strategies to reclaim your health and provides insights into managing blood sugar for overall well-being.

Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Rob Lustig discuss how fructose could be a driver of Alzheimer's disease. They explore fructose's impact on obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cognitive functions, suggesting a potential connection to other conditions. The podcast delves into new research on fructose inducing a foraging response in the brain and its inhibitory effects, raising the question of fructose's role in various health issues beyond Alzheimer's.

Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Richard Johnson discuss the survival switch that drives our body to store fat, the impact of sugar on metabolic syndrome, fructose's depletion of energy, the protective role of vitamin C against obesity, and how salt can trigger fructose production.