The Damaging Effects of Fructose on Your Body

Understanding the damaging effects of Fructose on your brain and
body. We discuss Fructose's impact on hunger cues and reward
centers in the brain, its effect on brain development, and
metabolic dysfunction. We also touch on oxidative stress,
glycation, carbohydrates, and the strategies you may explore to
optimize your health. 


 


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Episode Overview: 


0:32 Introduction

1:32 Glucose Is The Molecule Of Life 

2:22 Fructose Impact On Hunger 

4:45 Leptin And Brain Development 

8:20 Fructose And BDNF 

10:03 Fructose And Reward Centres Of Brain 

17:58 Fructose and Metabolic Processes 

22:53 Oxidative Stress 

28:33 Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Fructose  

31:33 Truth about Carbohydrates 

40:57 Strategies You May Explore For Better Health



 


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