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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and its Prevalence
48:03 - 55:47 (07:44)
The podcast discusses the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, caused by excessive consumption of fructose and which 20% of the population may have to some extent.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is becoming the most rapidly increasing epidemic in the United States and is expected to be the leading indication for liver transplantation in about a decade.
48:03 - 49:31 (01:28)
Summary
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is becoming the most rapidly increasing epidemic in the United States and is expected to be the leading indication for liver transplantation in about a decade. The main driver of NAFLD is fructose, and it is often found in people who claim to not drink including children.
ChapterNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and its Prevalence
Episode1046 How to Heal Stress, Trauma & Mental Health Issues w/Peter Attia
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, consumption of fruit should be limited to less than 10 grams of fructose per day, which is equivalent to a small handful of berries, due to the connection between fructose and glucose found in sucrose, table sugar, and high fructose corn syrup.
49:31 - 53:12 (03:40)
Summary
In individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, consumption of fruit should be limited to less than 10 grams of fructose per day, which is equivalent to a small handful of berries, due to the connection between fructose and glucose found in sucrose, table sugar, and high fructose corn syrup.
ChapterNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and its Prevalence
Episode1046 How to Heal Stress, Trauma & Mental Health Issues w/Peter Attia
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Emerging data shows that fructose metabolism in the brain can promote Alzheimer's disease.
53:12 - 55:47 (02:35)
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Emerging data shows that fructose metabolism in the brain can promote Alzheimer's disease. Sugar consumption can indirectly contribute to emotional lack of resilience by narrowing the tolerance band, while fructose can only be metabolized in the liver and its byproducts are toxic, leading to fat accumulation, inflammation, and liver diseases.