Master regulator of metabolism. Restores energy balance during metabolic stress. Activated by depletion in ATP supplies. Low glucose, heat shock, and other energy stresses. ATP -> donates phosphor -> ADP -> donates phosphor -> AMP. Energy stresses show up as
Key Takeaways: Fructose and glucose are very similar simple carbohydrates. Fructose is found in fruits and vegetables. Glucose is made by plants, mostly consumed in bonded form (lactose, starch, etc.). Fructose and glucose play a role in the storage and
On: The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity Episode: 87 Date: January 2020Background: Nephrologist. Key Subjects: Ancient mutation helped us to turn fructose into fat.Allowed us to survive long periods without food.Now, food is abundant,
On: Fructose, processed food, NAFLD, and changing the food system Episode: 14 Date: September 2018Background: endicronologist. Key Subjects: Issues with sugar:Contributes to inflammation, gout, high blood pressure, fatty liver, etc. (see “Fructose and Glucose” write-up).Issues with processed food:It’s not the