How Sugar & Processed Foods Impact Your Health
— Podcast —
Sponsored by
The Huberman Lab
Start Date
December 18, 2023
Fee
$ 0
Multiple days?
No
CEUs avail?
No
Speakers
Dr. Andrew Huberman • Dr. Robert Lustig
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Robert Lustig, M.D., a neuroendocrinologist and professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Lustig, a bestselling author on nutrition and metabolic health, discusses the “calories in-calories out” (CICO) model and how macronutrients, fiber, and sugar affect metabolism. They explore how different sugars, particularly fructose, impact insulin levels, liver, kidney, and metabolic health. The conversation covers sugar’s addictive properties, its effects on brain circuits related to food cravings, and its role in obesity, gut health, and mental health. Dr. Lustig explains how the food industry uses refined sugars to create “pseudo foods” and their impact on the brain and body. This informative episode provides actionable insights on sugar, metabolism, weight control, and body composition, valuable for anyone interested in how food choices affect immediate and long-term health.