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Understanding Sugar and Sugar Substitutes: A Deep Dive Discussion
TLDR Peter Attia and Bob Kaplan discuss the complexities of sugar, artificial sweeteners, and the metabolic effects of glucose and fructose, highlighting the shift in perception towards natural sugars like dried mangoes and dates.
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In this sneak peek episode of the podcast, Peter Attia and his head of research, Bob Kaplan, discuss sugar, sugar substitutes, and the different categories of substitutes available.
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The discussion delves deep into the complexities of sugar, artificial sweeteners, and the need to clarify the different types of sugars to avoid confusion.
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Glucose and fructose, despite sharing the same chemical formula, have distinct metabolic effects due to their structural differences, with fructose being arranged in a five carbon ring and glucose in a six carbon ring.
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Consuming sweet foods often involves a mix of glucose and fructose, with the sweetness level typically indicating the amount of fructose present, while sucrose, found in refined sugar, is a combination of glucose and fructose molecules bonded together.
09:43
The perception of high fructose corn syrup has shifted from being considered a health food to now being viewed as less healthy than sugar due to a turn towards natural sugars in the market.
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High fructose corn syrup was once a dominant sweetener, but a shift towards natural sugars like dried mangoes and dates has occurred due to a preference for more natural options.
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Health & Fitness
