Episode Details

In this episode, Dr. Steve shares about the dangers of fructose and how the high amounts of it ingested by the body can turn it into glucose, uric acid, inflammatory mediators and fat and causes many different problems for the body. He also talks about how fructose and glucose make up sucrose and how this can turn into fat in the body.

[00:01 - 04:07] Uncovering the Truth About Fructose

• Glucose, fructose, and galactose are the three main monosaccharides 
• Sucrose is a disaccharide made up of glucose and fructose 
• Starch, cellulose, and glycogen are polysaccharides 

[04:08 - 08:40] Increase in Sugar Consumption

• In the 1960s, Americans consumed an average of 2 teaspoons of sugar per day
• Sugar is added to many manufactured products, such as soda and juice
• High fructose corn syrup is falsely advertised as being good for diabetics and low on the glycemic index

[08:41 - 21:40] The Poison Lurking in Processed Foods

• Fructose is found in many foods, including sucrose, fruit juice, and high fructose corn syrup
• Uric acid buildup can cause gout, which has been on the rise due to increased consumption of fructose
• Processed food with fructose and glucose creates high VLDLs and LDLs

[21:41] Closing Segment

• Fructose is metabolized into toxic substances like uric acid and inflammatory mediators.
• Fructose is directly stored as fat in fat cells
• Avoiding processed food is key to avoiding fructose

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