You go to the doctor, get blood panels run, but you're told you're fine. However, you don't feel well. Have you ever felt that maybe there's a step missing somewhere or something is just being overlooked?? Today you'll hear from someone who might be able to give you some insight on why things have shifted in the medical system and what you can do to support health, especially your mitochondrial health. My guest today is Dr. Robert Lustig, MD, MSL. He is Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology and Member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist, with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He is one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry. Dr. Lustig graduated from MIT in 1976, and received his M.D. from Cornell University Medical College in 1980. He also received his Masters of Studies in Law (MSL) degree at University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2013. I'd love to hear if something really stuck out to you in this interview! Share with me in the comments below! In this episode: What is metabolic health + what all does it affect? Insight on the liver enzyme ALT + how it's normal range has changed What are Dr. Lustig's "Hateful Eight" for metabolic health? Thoughts about why the diabetes diagnosis is exploding Glucose vs. fructose - which is worse? The importance of fiber Quotes "It makes sense that the disease of alcohol and the disease of sugar should be the same, and that's why children now get type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease without alcohol." [5:01] "It turns out there are a whole lot of mitochondrial toxins out in our environment. But the mitochondrial toxin that you have the most control over, that you could deal with yourself in a flash and get rid of about 85% of the mitochondrial dysfunction in your body in one fell swoop, is the molecule fructose, which is one half of sugar." [20:17] Links Follow Dr. Lustig on Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Check out a charity Dr. Lustig supports: Eat REAL Get ALL of Dr. Lustig's books: Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine Looking for some healthy snacks made from REAL food? Try PaleoValley! Healthy Skin Show ep. 007: How To Combat Your Chronic Skin Issues By Helping Your Liver w/ Dr. Alan Christianson Healthy Skin Show ep. 047: Will A Liver Detox Help My Skin Rashes?