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Glucose Goddess: The Scary New Research On Sugar!

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Too Much Glucose Distracts; Real Energy Lies Within

Excess glucose consumption can overwhelm mitochondria, leading to dysfunction and chronic fatigue. While moderate glucose can provide steady energy, too much causes mitochondria to become stressed, impacting their ability to generate energy effectively. This results in feelings of exhaustion and a broken energy system, despite continued intake of carbohydrates. The temporary boost in energy experienced after consuming sugary foods, such as orange juice, is actually a dopamine release that creates a false sense of energy rather than genuine vitality. This cycle of relying on sugar exacerbates mitochondrial stress and leads to increased inflammation due to free radical production. Thus, the deceptive effects of sugary foods mask the underlying damage caused to the body’s energy systems.

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