Fructose = High blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity?

This is an excellent interview by Peter Attia discussing fructose and it’s profound effects on our metabolism.

Peter Attia, January 6, 2020 - #87 – Rick Johnson, M.D.: Fructose—The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity? “Fructose turns out to be used by animals as a mechanism to store fat.” — Rick Johnson

Rick Johnson, professor of nephrology at the University of Colorado, explains how his research into the causes of blood pressure resulted in a change of research direction to focus more on how fructose has such profound metabolic effects.

Rick begins by talking about the relationship between salt and high blood pressure, then provides a masterclass into uric acid, and then expertly reveals the mechanisms and pathways by which sugar (specifically fructose) can profoundly impact metabolic health.

From there, he explains how he applies this information to real-life patients as well as touches on some of the most promising ideas around pharmacotherapy that are being developed in response to the epidemics of fatty liver, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes (T2D), and obesity.

Furthermore, Rick gives his take on artificial sweeteners compared to real sugar, discusses cancer’s affinity for fructose, and much more.