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Podcast Summary

Dr Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity and nutrition. Here he discusses ultra-processed food (predominantly fructose) and its impact on mitochondrial dysfunction and how this can manifest itself in a whole host of chronic metabolic diseases that are overwhelming our healthcare system today. His solution is to ‘protect the liver and feed the gut’ as he pursues his mission to change the food industry and manipulate the environment we live in to support our metabolic health.
Nutrition Evidence Keywords : Processed food ; Liver ; Gut ; Fructose ; Glucose ; Real food ; Mitochondrial dysfunction ; Calories ; ATP