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Dr Gary Fettke exposes the truth about carbohydrates, fructose, and fruit, the dose that is the poison. Let our sponsor, BetterHelp, connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/primalpodcast and enjoy a special discount on your first month.
Dr. Fettke is an orthopedic surgeon who asserts inflammation is at the heart of all disease, and our modern diet is to blame.
In this episode, Dr. Fettke discusses how carbohydrates and fructose slowly elevate blood sugar, causing insulin resistance and disease in all areas of the body. Dr. Fettke explains that if your blood sugar is elevated, it affects every part of the body, including the brain, the heart, eyes, and every cell.
Access the full show notes, including referenced articles, books, and additional resources: theprimal.com/lab/carbohydrates-fruit-the-dose-is-the-poison-how-much-is-too-much
Dr Fettke discusses where inflammation comes from, particularly from three sources: fructose, glucose, and polyunsaturated oils. Dr Fettke also breaks down the mechanism by which fructose damages the mitochondria of every cell and the science behind why fructose is as dangerous as glucose. Dr Fettke also discusses carbohydrates and the dose that is the poison.
This episode is important for those who want to fix metabolic disease with nutrition. You will learn the simple science of fructose and glucose, how they cause disease, and the simple nutritional and lifestyle solutions to fix metabolic damage.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:01 Why Dr. Fettke Got Banned From Speaking Out
08:23 Chronic disease comes from what you eat
13:59 Effects of sugar and fructose on the brain
18:11 Carbohydrates: the dose that is the poison
20:33 Sponsor: BetterHelp
21:52 How many carbohydrates is too much
30:13 The dangers of fructose in every cell
34:52 Fruits you should avoid
39:14 #2 food high in fructose
43:56 The problem with food labels
52:08 Fructose vs glucose
01:02:54 How long do seed oils stay in the body
01:08:21 Where are polyunsaturated oils?
01:15:33 Tool: The optimal diet for human health
01:23:29 Find Dr Gary Fettke
01:25:22 Zero cost way to support our health podcast, free resources, and more episodes
#fructose #metabolicsyndrome #carbohydrate
Dr Gary Fettke exposes the truth about carbohydrates, fructose, and fruit, the dose that is the poison. Let our sponsor, BetterHelp, connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/primalpodcast and enjoy a special discount on your first month.
Dr. Fettke is an orthopedic surgeon who asserts inflammation is at the heart of all disease, and our modern diet is to blame.
In this episode, Dr. Fettke discusses how carbohydrates and fructose slowly elevate blood sugar, causing insulin resistance and disease in all areas of the body. Dr. Fettke explains that if your blood sugar is elevated, it affects every part of the body, including the brain, the heart, eyes, and every cell.
Access the full show notes, including referenced articles, books, and additional resources: theprimal.com/lab/carbohydrates-fruit-the-dose-is-the-poison-how-much-is-too-much
Dr Fettke discusses where inflammation comes from, particularly from three sources: fructose, glucose, and polyunsaturated oils. Dr Fettke also breaks down the mechanism by which fructose damages the mitochondria of every cell and the science behind why fructose is as dangerous as glucose. Dr Fettke also discusses carbohydrates and the dose that is the poison.
This episode is important for those who want to fix metabolic disease with nutrition. You will learn the simple science of fructose and glucose, how they cause disease, and the simple nutritional and lifestyle solutions to fix metabolic damage.
Our Sponsor
BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/primalpodcast
If you have any questions about BetterHelp relating to how their therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered
Primal Resources
GoCarnivore App: gocarnivore.com
4-Week Fat Loss Course: academy.5minutebody.com/carnivore-fat-loss-masterclass-4-week-kick-starter?coupon=YT20&action=description
7-Day Fasting Course For Fat Loss: academy.5minutebody.com/fasting-101-for-fat-loss?coupon=YT20&action=description
The Primal Podcast
Website: theprimal.com
Instagram: instagram.com/theprimal.podcast
Twitter: https://x.com/ThePrimal_Pod
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:01 Why Dr. Fettke Got Banned From Speaking Out
08:23 Chronic disease comes from what you eat
13:59 Effects of sugar and fructose on the brain
18:11 Carbohydrates: the dose that is the poison
20:33 Sponsor: BetterHelp
21:52 How many carbohydrates is too much
30:13 The dangers of fructose in every cell
34:52 Fruits you should avoid
39:14 #2 food high in fructose
43:56 The problem with food labels
52:08 Fructose vs glucose
01:02:54 How long do seed oils stay in the body
01:08:21 Where are polyunsaturated oils?
01:15:33 Tool: The optimal diet for human health
01:23:29 Find Dr Gary Fettke
01:25:22 Zero cost way to support our health podcast, free resources, and more episodes
#fructose #metabolicsyndrome #carbohydrate
![Tired, Stressed, or Foggy? These 3 Supplements Are Proven To Work [Dr Sarah Myhill]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pfSkeKTDXDg/mqdefault.jpg "Tired, Stressed, or Foggy? These 3 Supplements Are Proven To Work [Dr Sarah Myhill]
Is your unexplained fatigue actually mitochondrial failure? World-renowned expert Dr. Sarah Myhill reveals the 3 proven supplements to fix your energy at the root. Head to http://armra.com/theprimalpodcast to get 15% off ARMRA Colostrum and start strengthening your immune barrier today.
If you’ve been told your blood tests are normal but you still feel exhausted, stressed, or foggy, this episode is for you. Dr. Sarah Myhill, a pioneer in treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and former British Medical Association award-winner, joins us to break down the clinical reality of mitochondrial dysfunction. From her decades of experience treating thousands of patients, Dr. Myhill explains why the eat less, move more model fails the chronically ill and how targeting the cellular engine—not just the symptoms—is the key to reclaiming your life. Whether you’re battling burnout or brain fog, this episode provides the medical clarity needed to simplify your recovery and see results.
In This Episode, We Reveal:
- The Mitochondria Connection: Defining the cellular powerhouses and how to fuel them for metabolic success.
- The Caffeine Trap: Why relying on stimulants signals your body to drain adrenal reserves.
- The Fermenting Gut: Understanding the microbiome and why bloating/brain fog are signs of upper gut bacterial overgrowth.
- The Paleo-Ketogenic Solution: How a high-fat approach signals your body to stop storing fat and start burning it for clean energy.
- Environmental Detox: Fact vs. Fiction on glyphosate, fluoride, and heavy metals in your daily life.
- The Iodine Sniff Hack: A practical tool for metabolic health and immune support.
- Fasting vs. Diet: Dr. Myhill shares why the Paleo-Ketogenic diet is a requirement for long-term mitochondrial repair.
Scientific Resources & Dr. Myhill’s Published Papers:
Study: Targeting Mitochondrial Dysfunction (2013): A clinical audit proving that mitochondrial energy scores correlate with CFS severity.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3515971/
Study: Pathophysiology of ME/CFS (2012): Research into how blocked translocator proteins lead to metabolic stalling.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3403556/
Study: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Mitochondrial Dysfunction (2009): The foundational paper identifying energy-provision defects.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2680051/
Dr. Myhill’s Website (Full Clinical Archive): https://www.drmyhill.co.uk/
Book: Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Dr. Sarah Myhill https://amzn.to/4pZVGjr
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:28 Why You Feel Tired All The Time
05:14 How Ultra Processed Food Destroys Mitochondria
10:16 Caffeine Addiction & Adrenal Fatigue
13:25 Why Doctors Treat Symptoms Not Causes
16:02 The Warning Signs Your Body Is Failing
19:06 Heart Health: Why Standing Up Makes You Dizzy
25:00 Thyroid Health: Vaccines & Organophosphates
26:56 Glyphosate: The Toxin In Non-Organic Food
31:33 The Iodine Sniff Hack for Colds
33:43 The Toxins Hiding in Tap Water & Toothpaste
36:11 A Patient Cured Is A Customer Lost
41:28 The Fermenting Gut: Why You Bloat & Get Brain Fog
47:10 The Addiction Test & The Paleo Ketogenic Diet
52:52 The Carnivore Diet: Do You Really Need Fiber?
58:16 MSM & Detoxifying Heavy Metals
58:49 The Immunological Hole: Allergy & Infection
01:04:15 The 3 Steps To Fix Your Health
Primal Resources:
Primal Tallow Balms & Soaps: https://shop.theprimal.com/
GoCarnivore App: https://www.gocarnivore.com/
Primal Shampoo Bars: https://theprimal.com/shampoo
Connect With Us:
Website: https://www.theprimal.com/
Instagram: @theprimal.podcast
Twitter/X: @ThePrimal_Pod
About Rina Ahluwalia & The Primal Podcast
This is a Metabolic and Holistic Health Channel dedicated to all aspects of health and biological optimization. Hosted by Rina Ahluwalia, a leading voice in root-cause wellness, The Primal Podcast features in-depth discussions with world-renowned medical experts and doctors to help you master your health naturally.
Medical Disclaimer
Note: The content provided in this video and description is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.")
![#1 Way To Lower Blood Sugar Without Cutting Carbs [Reverse Diabetes]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pg9ns2Or5dU/mqdefault.jpg "#1 Way To Lower Blood Sugar Without Cutting Carbs [Reverse Diabetes]
Dr Jason Fung explains how to lower blood sugar & reverse diabetes naturally. Head to https://betterhelp.com/primalpodcast to get 10% off your first month with our sponsor, BetterHelp. Therapy can be a meaningful space to reflect, grow, and create positive change in your life.
Dr Jason Fung is an expert in treating type 2 diabetes and obesity with science. He will explain why it’s not about calories; it’s about insulin and cortisol. Both are important to reduce blood sugar and insulin.
In this episode, we reveal:
* The Calorie Myth: Why eating less just slows down your metabolism and leaves you trapped.
* Fat Storage Mode: How high insulin levels physically lock your fat cells so your body cannot burn them for fuel.
* Reversing Diabetes: Why type 2 diabetes is a dietary disease that can be reversed, not a life sentence.
* Food Order Secrets: How changing the order of the foods on your plate alters how your hormones react.
* Fasting for Freedom: Simple, no-cost fasting methods that reset your body and lower your insulin naturally.
Find Dr Fung’s Books:
The Diabetes Code, The Obesity Code, The Hunger Code: https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/
Bone broth: https://drinkaeira.com/
C-Petite test: https://ownyourlabs.com/test/fbf07883-9bf1-40c0-8305-7c59b943c4e1?back=%2Fshop
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?
6:26 The Backlash To His Books
12:31 Why Cookies And Broccoli Arent The Same
20:07 The Real Cause Of Weight Gain
25:28 The Diet Advice That Made Us Fat
30:19 The Food They Told Diabetics To Eat
35:10 What Insulin Resistance Actually Is
45:26 The Blood Test Youre Not Getting
53:48 When Normal Blood Sugar Isnt Normal
1:00:45 The Diabetes That Gets Misdiagnosed
1:05:24 How To Lower Insulin Without Fasting
1:14:28 Where To Start With Fasting
1:19:40 The Fourth Phase Of Fasting
1:26:14 Why Cutting Calories Never Worked
Primal Resources:
* Primal Tallow Balms & Soaps: https://shop.theprimal.com/
* GoCarnivore App: https://www.gocarnivore.com/
Connect With Us:
* Website: https://www.theprimal.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprimal.podcast/
* Twitter/X: https://x.com/ThePrimal_Pod
About Rina Ahluwalia & The Primal Podcast: Rina Ahluwalia is a leading researcher in root-cause healing and the founder of GoCarnivore.com. She facilitates high-level clinical discussions with world-renowned MDs and researchers to deconstruct the pathophysiology of modern disease and promote the science of the Proper Human Diet.
Medical Disclaimer Note: The content provided in this video and description is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this channel.")
![Prevent Cancer: #1 WORST Food That Feed CANCER Cells [Thomas Seyfried]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pwhRskOPwVk/mqdefault.jpg "Prevent Cancer: #1 WORST Food That Feed CANCER Cells [Thomas Seyfried]
Is our understanding of cancer evolving? Professor Thomas Seyfried (Boston College) shares his decades of research into the metabolic theory of cancer, proposing that it may be a mitochondrial metabolic failure rather than a purely genetic event. In this episode, we discuss how conventional nutritional guidelines may be impacting metabolic health and the role of cellular energy in chronic disease.
From the limitations of the Somatic Mutation Theory to the science of how cancer cells utilize fermentation, Prof. Seyfried provides a scientific framework for understanding cancer cell fuel sources. We explore how optimizing the Glucose-Ketone Index (GKI) and supporting mitochondrial function can play a role in reclaiming cellular health.
In This Episode, We Reveal:
- The Metabolic Framework: Why cancer research is shifting focus from DNA mutations to mitochondrial health.
- The Warburg Effect: The science of how cancer cells depend on glucose and glutamine fermentation.
- The GKI Metric: How to calculate the Glucose-Ketone Index to monitor your metabolic fuel environment.
- Cytoplasmic Transfer: The research suggesting that healthy mitochondria can influence tumor cell behavior.
- The Glutamine Factor: Why sugar isnt the only metabolic substrate and how cells adapt to low-glucose environments.
- Metabolic Management: A deep dive into the Press-Pulse strategy for addressing cancer cell energy.
Scientific Resources & Prof. Seyfried’s Work:
Prof Seyfried Book: https://amzn.to/4b1UTrq
Scientific Case Report: Metabolic Therapy & Glioblastoma https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10086349/
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:41 The mission to fight cancer through metabolic research
07:08 The root cause of cancer: Understanding Mitochondrial Function
15:05 Why Sugar and Glutamine fuel the fermentation process
16:53 The proof: Why cancer may not be a purely genetic disease
24:40 Can metabolic therapy help in cancer prevention?
36:18 Testing your glucose/ketone index (GKI)
48:01 Metabolic therapy for long-term health management
01:00:03 The Glutamine Factor: Addressing the secondary fuel source
Primal Resources:
Primal Tallow Balms & Soaps: https://shop.theprimal.com/
GoCarnivore App: https://www.gocarnivore.com/
Connect With Us:
Website: https://www.theprimal.com/
Instagram: @theprimal.podcast
Twitter/X: @ThePrimal_Pod
About Rina Ahluwalia & The Primal Podcast:
This is a Metabolic and Holistic Health Channel dedicated to all aspects of health and biological optimization. Hosted by Rina Ahluwalia, a leading voice in root-cause wellness and founder of GoCarnivore.com, The Primal Podcast features in-depth discussions with world-renowned medical experts and doctors to help you master your health naturally through nutrient-dense, real food.
Medical Disclaimer:
Note: The content provided in this video and description is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this channel.")
