Ep. 286 The Impact of Fructose and Insulin on Brain Health

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Cynthia Thurlow

Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Alternative Health

4.7 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2023

⏱️ 65 minutes

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I have the privilege of reconnecting with Dr. Rick Johnson today. Our paths first crossed in 2022 for an enlightening podcast episode, and I am thrilled to continue our journey! What truly sets him apart is his warm and humble nature which I had the honor of experiencing first-hand when we met at an event earlier this year. Dr. Johnson is a beacon of knowledge in the fields of medicine, obesity, and diabetes. As a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado, his expertise extends far beyond the confines of academia. His groundbreaking research on sugar and fructose has unraveled the intricate web connecting these sweet substances to obesity, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Today, we delve deep into the latest research on the complex interrelationship between Alzheimer's and fructose, exploring the role of inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and insulin resistance. We untangle the mysteries surrounding Alzheimer's, the sixth leading cause of death, and discover how the survival switch within our bodies can predispose us to insulin resistance, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Our conversation also explores the differences between high fructose corn syrup and naturally occurring fructose in sugar, the impact of processed salt versus more natural alternatives, the significance of hydration, and the profound effects of the standard American diet. We also examine the intriguing connection between alcohol, sugar, mood, and fructose-induced behaviors, shedding light on the role of uric acid and its contribution to impulsivity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Join us for an enlightening discussion on multiple health issues as Dr. Rick Johnson imparts his knowledge and wisdom. Prepare to be enlightened and empowered as we embark on this transformative journey! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How fructose impacts brain health How fructose may lead to the development of Alzheimer’s The three characteristic stages of Alzheimer’s Why Alzheimer’s is insulin resistance in the brain. How dementia and obesity are both low-energy states caused by starvation of the brain The link between sugar, salt, and Alzheimer’s Why is sugar a toxin? Should you be fearful of salt? The importance of being metabolically healthy The interrelationship between sugar and alcohol How sugar impacts behavior. The link between fructose and ADHD Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Connect with Dr. Rick Johnson On his website On Instagram Dr. Johnson’s book, Nature Wants Us To Be Fat Ep. 205 – Fructose – The Driver Behind Metabolic Disease with Dr. Rick Johnson

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast. I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.0	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:14.0	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the
0:19.2	health and wellness industry each week and impact over a million lives.
0:23.4	Today I had the honor of reconnecting with Dr. Rick Johnson. We connected in 2022 for
0:35.7	podcast episode 205. He is a professor of medicine at the University of
0:40.8	Colorado and is also a clinician and researcher.
0:44.0	He's an international expert on sugar and fructose and hasn't made many discoveries on
0:49.1	how sugar and fructose play a role in obesity, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.
0:54.8	He is an absolutely delightful interview.
0:57.3	He is so gracious and humble, and I had the honor of meeting him in real life
1:01.6	at low-carb Denver in February of 2023. Today we dove deep into new research on the interrelationship between Alzheimer's and fructose, the role of inflammation,
1:15.0	mitochondrial dysfunction, and insulin resistance,
1:18.3	how Alzheimer's is the six leading cause of death
1:21.4	and how the role of the survival switch can induce changes within the
1:26.1	body that make it more likely for us to be prone to insulin resistance and diabetes
1:31.4	and Alzheimer's disease.
1:33.7	We discuss the differences between high fructose corn syrup and
1:37.0	fructose found in sugar, differences between processed salt and
1:41.5	more natural forms of salt, the role of hydration, the impact of the
1:47.1	standard American diet, the relationship between alcohol and sugar, as well as the role of mood and fructose in uric acid, and that it induces
1:58.9	foraging behaviors which increase impulsivity and also a propensity for non-alcoholic fatty deliver disease as well as many other health issues.
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