Fructose is a caloric sugar that seems to have a role in driving obesity and metabolic syndrome. Allulose is a natural sugar but seems to have beneficial effects on glucose metabolism and weight.
Podcast and Video – A talk with Florence Christopher from the Kick Sugar Summit on the Fructose Factor in Obesity and Health
We talk about the perils of sugar and especially fructose in obesity and metabolic syndrome. Listen to the podcast here. Watch the video here.
Video – An interview with Dom D’Agostino on fructose and why soft drinks cause obesity, weight gain, craving and low energy.
Traditional soft drinks, juice boxes, and energy and sports drinks are loaded with high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient also found in many processed foods. The body processes fructose differently than other sugars, and fructose can lead to weight gain …
Article – Fructose may be the ultimate driver of obesity
An article in Big Think about the new hypothesis accuses the simple sugar of wrecking energy metabolism. Read the article here.
Article – The New York Post – This is why you’re fat — study finds possible major root cause of obesity
All-too-common fructose — found in table sugar and high fructose corn syrup, used widely in everyday foods like ketchup — has long been considered a major reason why Americans pack on the pounds. Now, scientists say they’re closer to figuring …
Article – Unifying the Different Theories on how Diet Causes Hypertension
While most people think that poor diet is ultimately the cause of the obesity and diabetes epidemics, there remains great debate on what is the critical part of the diet that is responsible. Is it just too many calories in …
Article – Newsweek – Scientists Reveal a ‘Health’ Food That Leads to Weight Gain
“Most of the fructose we have comes from high-fructose corn syrup and table sugar and added sugar, which are made of glucose and fructose,” Richard Johnson, a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, told Newsweek. …
Podcast – The Effect of Fructose on Brain Health with Cynthia Thurlow
The Effect of Fructose on Brain Health with Cynthia Thurlow on her Everyday Wellness Podcast. Sugar (which contains fructose) increases the risk for both behavioral conditions (such as ADHD and bipolar disease) as well as dementia. Learn why! Listen to …
Podcast – Sandy K Nutrition – Episode 170 – The Toxic Truth About Sugar & Disease with Dr. Richard Johnson
A podcast with Sandy Kruse on fructose, and especially its role in alcoholism. Listen to the podcast here.