Ep 98 - Dr Gary Fettke | Carbohydrates & Fruit: The DOSE Is The Poison (How Much Is Too Much)

The Primal Podcast

This episode features Dr. Gary Fettke, who specializes in treating inflammation and chronic disease with nutrition. Let our sponsor, BetterHelp, connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://www.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 the most harmful foods we eat every day, which are slowly elevating 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: https://www.theprimal.com/lab/the-most-harmful-foods-causing-inflammation-chronic-disease 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.