I recently had the pleasure of going to China for a book tour for the new Chinese translation of my book, Nature Wants Us to Be Fat, which was translated by Professor Weimo Zhu. I was able to travel to …
Article – A low carb, keto diet can reduce the risk for chronic kidney disease by approximately 50 percent
Today, most people think that the best way to reduce the risk for chronic kidney disease is to make sure your blood pressure and blood sugar are controlled. While there is no doubt that is true, the importance of the …
Podcast – How Fructose Triggers Fat Storage & Alzheimer’s: Evolution Gone Wrong
Discussion with Nick Jikomes in his Mind and Matter Podcast. This podcast features a more in depth discussion of the science of fructose metabolism, how it differs from glucose metabolism, and how this drives fat storage and insulin resistance. There …
Article – Nature – Alcoholism and Alcohol Liver Disease Have a Surprising Relationship with Sugar
A new paper from our group, published today in Nature Metabolism, shows that the preference for alcohol intake is due to the generation of fructose in the body that occurs after drinking. Furthermore, alcohol induced liver disease (such as fatty …
Podcast – BackedBriScience podcast on the Role of Fructose in Metabolic Disease
We talked about fructose as a nutrient that is especially good at triggering hunger and food intake, and to cause obesity and insulin resistance. Check out the podcasts here: Spotify Apple Podcasts
Reminder – Speaking Engagement at the Kick Sugar Summit with Florence Christopher on October 7th
I will be speaking on October 7th on the relationship of excess sugar intake with dementia. There are many other speakers as well so I expect a very informative conference. This is a free summit on sugar and the mayhem …
Announcement – Speaking at the Kick Sugar Summit in October
Please join the Kick Sugar Summit between October 2nd and 12th. Everyday there are many interesting speakers, and I will be speaking on October 7th. My talk will focus on the role of sugar in Alzheimer’s disease and behavioral disorders. …
Podcast – Brain Ponderings with Dr. Mark Mattson
An engaging discussion on Mark Mattson’s Podcast, Brain Ponderings on the role of sugar and fructose in behavioral disorders and dementia. Mattson is a highly cited neuroscientist with great insights, and the topic is relevant to everyone. Compelling evidence shows …
Podcast – Dr. Rick Johnson & Neil Gyte on Appetite, Chronic Disease, and the Damaging Impact of Sugar
We all know sugar isn’t great for our health. But is all sugar created equal? In this eye-opening podcast, we speak with the team from RxSugar. Their company creates and promotes a healthy sugar called allulose. Yes, a healthy sugar! …