Layne Norton on How Social Media Influencers Distort the Science of Nutrition & Fitness (And How To Discern Fact from Fiction)
The Rich Roll Podcast
Looking at the Big Picture in Nutrition Studies
The impact of nutrients like fructose and saturated fats on insulin sensitivity and inflammation can vary based on study design. A study comparing overfeeding of fructose and saturated fat with equal calories found that fructose increased liver fat by 16% while saturated fat increased it by 86%. This highlights the importance of considering the overall effect rather than focusing on individual components. Similarly, concerns about the inflammatory effects of polyunsaturated fats due to oxidation overlook studies showing either neutral or positive outcomes on inflammation. Emphasizing the need to look at the broader context, akin to evaluating the performance of a mutual fund rather than individual stocks in isolation, is crucial in understanding the implications of biochemical pathways in nutrition research.
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