A health expert has explained why shedding those stubborn pounds might be tougher than you think, and it's not about how many calories you're eating. Chatting with Steven Bartlett on his popular podcast, Diary of a CEO, Dr Robert Lustig dished out some surprising truths about insulin resistance being the real culprit behind weight loss struggles. Dr Robert Lustig, a renowned Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology, has made waves with his deep dive into the harmful effects of sugar on our bodies, penning bestsellers like 'Fat Chance', 'Metabolical', and 'The Hacking of the American Mind'.
According to Lustig, the sweet stuff is a major hurdle in the battle against the bulge. He boldly labels fructose, a key component of sugar, as "poison" for our system, explaining that it's processed in the body much like alcohol. He also highlighted the dangers of overindulging in sugar, comparing its harmful impacts to those of alcohol.
The NHS guidelines suggest adults should limit their intake of free sugars to no more than 30g daily. Lustig warns that exceeding these sugar limits can lead to a host of health issues, ranging from metabolic disorders to mental health challenges, and even societal problems, reports Gloucestershire Live . "We also know that if you have high sugar consumption it's got multiple detrimental effects, such as mental health problems, cognitive decline and early death.
We also know it's the primary driver of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Sky warning as free Netf.