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Fructose and alcohol cause metabolic syndrome

Fructose and alcohol cause metabolic syndrome

A lot of what I'm reading points the finger at fructose as a primary cause of metabolic problems such as type 2 diabetes, fatty liver and Alzheimer's disease. I've compiled some key metabolic concepts to explain what's going on with sugar.
Martyn Pitchford Aug 23, 2025
How to lose weight with type 2 diabetes

How to lose weight with type 2 diabetes

What I learned this week #10 is an overview of how to lose weight without putting yourself on a severe calorie restriction diet
Martyn Pitchford Aug 16, 2025
How to boost BDNF and reduce insulin resistance

How to boost BDNF and reduce insulin resistance

What I learned this week #8 looks at how to increase Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and how this can reduce insulin resistance
Martyn Pitchford Jul 27, 2025
Caffeine causes acute insulin resistance ☕

Caffeine causes acute insulin resistance ☕

The immediate effect of caffeine consumption is an increase in hormones and neurotransmitters that reduces the ability of muscles to take up glucose.
Martyn Pitchford Jun 4, 2025

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