On: The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity

Episode: 87

Date: January 2020

Background: Nephrologist.

Key Subjects:

• Ancient mutation helped us to turn fructose into fat.
  • Allowed us to survive long periods without food.
  • Now, food is abundant, less need for it.
• Stuck with many adverse effects of fructose (see “Fructose and Glucose” write-up).
• Reduce sugar consumption.
  • Concentration and speed of fructose intake matter.
  • Drinking sugar is worse than eating it (higher speed and concentration).
    • Avoid sodas, sports drinks, etc..
  • Fruits generally okay in moderation.
    • Some fruits (grapes) contain more fructose than others (berries).
• Reduce high glycemic carbs.
  • For some, turn glucose into fructose.
  • Bread, potatoes, chips.
• Reduce high salt.
  • Similarly, stimulates fructose creation inside the body.
  • Concentration of salt matters: drink water.