#243 - Why sugary drinks can cause weight gain and low energy | Dr. Richard Johnson & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino

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Traditional soft drinks, juice boxes, and energy and sports drinks are loaded with high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient also found in many processed foods. The body processes fructose differently than other sugars, and fructose can lead to weight gain by encouraging the body to store energy. Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the issues with fructose, sucralose (found in PRIME energy drinks), and other artificial sweeteners. They explore how fructose can drive food cravings and overeating, its potential role as an Alzheimer’s contributor, and the benefits of a different sugar that might promote the release of GLP-1, the hormone that Ozempic and Wegovy help increase.

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🎙 What Richard Johnson, MD, & Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, discuss:

(1:59) — Richard Johnson, MD, is a prolific researcher regarding sugar’s effects

(6:38) — Soft drinks are a major source of added sugar, which has negative effects on metabolic health

(8:31) — Fructose lowers energy in the body, driving hunger

(14:16) — Fructose can drive insulin resistance and increase fat

(21:44) — A small amount of fructose can be beneficial to the body

(29:11) — Fructose consumption may be a culprit of Alzheimer’s disease

(48:21) — Low-calorie sugars can still make you crave more sugar

(53:59) — A low-calorie sugar called allulose has potential health benefits

(55:59) — Allulose may stimulate GLP-1

(59:39) — A low-carb diet helps reduce sugar cravings

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