In this episode, we delve into the world of sugar. The statistics on sugar consumption are striking! This is part 1 of a 2 part series. In part 1, we discuss sugar metabolism, sugar consumption in the USA and links to obesity and other health issues.In the upcoming part 2 episode, we review recommendations on sugar intake, glycemic index and continuous glucose monitoring!

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Timestamps0:00 Intro4:45 A Brief History of Sugar8:50 How Insulin Works12:36 Sugar- The Dose Makes the Poison (? Link to Obesity)15:06 Body Mass Index22:07 Sugar and Starch Consumption Statistics24:22 Effects of Sugar on HealthHelp us spread the word about Lifestyle Medicine! doc2doc.healthabbass@doc2doc.healthrob@doc2doc.healthThis podcast is provided for educational purposes, it is not medical advice.

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