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Dr. Richard Johnson: How Sugar Fuels Cancer, Dementia, and Aging
Dr. Richard Johnson: How Sugar Fuels Cancer, Dementia, and Aging
Dr. Richard Johnson: How Sugar Fuels Cancer, Dementia, and Aging
Monday 21st April 2025
Dr. Richard Johnson reveals how fructose impacts metabolism and fuels diseases like cancer and dementia in this compelling episode.
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Episode Overview
- Fructose disrupts metabolism, leading to increased hunger and weight gain.
- Sugar's role in driving diseases like cancer, dementia, and ageing.
- The connection between fructose and mental health issues such as depression.
- Practical tips for reducing sugar intake and managing diet.
- Understanding the impact of high-fructose corn syrup on health.
Fructose acts by dropping the energy in your cells, making you hungry and driving weight gain.
Ever wondered how sugar could be fuelling some of the most serious health issues of our time? In this episode of The Kick Sugar Coach Podcast, Dr. Richard Johnson, a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado, dives into the surprising ways sugar, particularly fructose, impacts our bodies. Dr. Johnson is renowned for his research on sugar's role in obesity and diabetes, and he brings his expertise to discuss how fructose can drive diseases like cancer, dementia, and ageing.
Known as the 'Indiana Jones of nutrition science', Dr. Johnson shares fascinating insights on how fructose hijacks our metabolism, making us hungrier and less able to regulate our weight. You'll learn how fructose affects our cells' energy production, leading to a cascade of health problems including insulin resistance and hypertension. Dr. Johnson explains how fructose can even stimulate cancer growth by enabling cancer cells to thrive in low oxygen environments.
He also touches on the connection between sugar and mental health issues such as depression and ADHD. If you're curious about how cutting down on sugar could benefit your health or looking for practical tips on managing your diet, this episode is packed with valuable information. Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion that could change the way you think about sugar forever.