The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#87 - Rick Johnson, M.D.: Fructose—The common link in high blood pressure, insulin resistance, T2D, & obesity?

Jan 6, 2020 · 01:50:47

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Dr. Rick Johnson links fructose to high blood pressure and metabolic issues.
He explains uric acid's role and sugar's metabolic impact.
The discussion covers insulin resistance, T2D, and obesity.

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