Robert H. Lustig, MD, MSL
@robertlustigmd.bsky.social
Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L. is Professor emeritus of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is a global leader in advancing #MetabolicHealth.
There can be a certain brutality to the sugar production process, including in the state of Maharashtra, India. Some large companies, including Coca-Cola, source sugar from the area.
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The Brutality of Sugar: Debt, Child Marriage and Hysterectomies (Published 2024)
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November 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
There can be a certain brutality to the sugar production process, including in the state of Maharashtra, India. Some large companies, including Coca-Cola, source sugar from the area.
www.nytimes.com/2024/03/24/w...
www.nytimes.com/2024/03/24/w...
If you haven't yet, give a listen to last year's chat with me, top heart surgeon Philip Ovadia (a champion of the Carnivore Diet), and dietician Sophie Medlin, (believes in the dangers of eating just meat).
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RFK Jr - We Are Being Mass Poisoned By Big Food Companies - Americans Were Slimmer Under JFK!
YouTube video by Nexus
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November 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
If you haven't yet, give a listen to last year's chat with me, top heart surgeon Philip Ovadia (a champion of the Carnivore Diet), and dietician Sophie Medlin, (believes in the dangers of eating just meat).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxqb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxqb...
Only 7 weeks until this very unique “spa-podium” on mindfulness and mitochondria.
Esalen is a world class spa on a world class mountain- Big Sur. Don’t miss it!
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Esalen is a world class spa on a world class mountain- Big Sur. Don’t miss it!
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Mindfulness, Metabolism, and Mitochondria: Improve Your Vitality, Nutrition, and Metabolic Control | Workshops | Esalen
January 9–11, 2026 Elissa Epel and Robert Lustig
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November 20, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Only 7 weeks until this very unique “spa-podium” on mindfulness and mitochondria.
Esalen is a world class spa on a world class mountain- Big Sur. Don’t miss it!
www.esalen.org/workshops/mi...
Esalen is a world class spa on a world class mountain- Big Sur. Don’t miss it!
www.esalen.org/workshops/mi...
Apparently, the draw of the screen is just too much for most people; the cell phone is like a slot machine. With every ding, a variable reward is in store for the user — the ultimate dopamine rush.
November 19, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Apparently, the draw of the screen is just too much for most people; the cell phone is like a slot machine. With every ding, a variable reward is in store for the user — the ultimate dopamine rush.
The ENCORE Week Grand Finale is today!
I'm featured in the final slate of free content from the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit.
Please visit the link today to watch (and to learn more about the All Access Pass):
quitsugarsummit.com/2025_bsrc_da...
I'm featured in the final slate of free content from the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit.
Please visit the link today to watch (and to learn more about the All Access Pass):
quitsugarsummit.com/2025_bsrc_da...
ENCORE: The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit
Discover the hidden link between reactive hypoglycemia and sugar addiction.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The ENCORE Week Grand Finale is today!
I'm featured in the final slate of free content from the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit.
Please visit the link today to watch (and to learn more about the All Access Pass):
quitsugarsummit.com/2025_bsrc_da...
I'm featured in the final slate of free content from the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit.
Please visit the link today to watch (and to learn more about the All Access Pass):
quitsugarsummit.com/2025_bsrc_da...
Colon cancer rates have been increasing in prevalence and severity and have been occurring in younger age groups.
This study, linked below, argues (but does not prove) that the increase in ultraprocessed food has something to do with it.
This study, linked below, argues (but does not prove) that the increase in ultraprocessed food has something to do with it.
November 16, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Colon cancer rates have been increasing in prevalence and severity and have been occurring in younger age groups.
This study, linked below, argues (but does not prove) that the increase in ultraprocessed food has something to do with it.
This study, linked below, argues (but does not prove) that the increase in ultraprocessed food has something to do with it.
Meet us January 9th - 11th for this weekend workshop in Big Sur! Hear new scientific insights in metabolic and mitochondrial health.
Join this compassionate, research-informed space to explore the intersections of nutrition, mindfulness, and metabolic well-being.
www.esalen.org/workshops/mi...
Join this compassionate, research-informed space to explore the intersections of nutrition, mindfulness, and metabolic well-being.
www.esalen.org/workshops/mi...
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Meet us January 9th - 11th for this weekend workshop in Big Sur! Hear new scientific insights in metabolic and mitochondrial health.
Join this compassionate, research-informed space to explore the intersections of nutrition, mindfulness, and metabolic well-being.
www.esalen.org/workshops/mi...
Join this compassionate, research-informed space to explore the intersections of nutrition, mindfulness, and metabolic well-being.
www.esalen.org/workshops/mi...
If you haven't yet heard the news, the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit ENCORE is well underway, ending on 11/16! This cornucopia of free content is as timely as ever.
Visit the site to learn more about the speakers, their videos, and the all-access pass:
quitsugarsummit.com/2025_blood_s...
Visit the site to learn more about the speakers, their videos, and the all-access pass:
quitsugarsummit.com/2025_blood_s...
The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit Summit ENCORE | 100% Free To Attend
November 10th - November 16th, 2025 | Discover the hidden link between reactive hypoglycemia and sugar addiction.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
If you haven't yet heard the news, the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit ENCORE is well underway, ending on 11/16! This cornucopia of free content is as timely as ever.
Visit the site to learn more about the speakers, their videos, and the all-access pass:
quitsugarsummit.com/2025_blood_s...
Visit the site to learn more about the speakers, their videos, and the all-access pass:
quitsugarsummit.com/2025_blood_s...
Do we need to eat what our ancestors did or eschew all carbs?
I would propose that all we need to do is eat ‘safe carbs.’
That means low sugar to prevent insulin resistance, and high fiber to reduce flux to the liver and prevent insulin hypersecretion.
I would propose that all we need to do is eat ‘safe carbs.’
That means low sugar to prevent insulin resistance, and high fiber to reduce flux to the liver and prevent insulin hypersecretion.
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Do we need to eat what our ancestors did or eschew all carbs?
I would propose that all we need to do is eat ‘safe carbs.’
That means low sugar to prevent insulin resistance, and high fiber to reduce flux to the liver and prevent insulin hypersecretion.
I would propose that all we need to do is eat ‘safe carbs.’
That means low sugar to prevent insulin resistance, and high fiber to reduce flux to the liver and prevent insulin hypersecretion.
There are 140 calories in a can of Coke, but the calories are not the problem.
You'll find my words in "What happens to your body after you drink a can of Coke", an article from The Telegraph this week:
www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...
You'll find my words in "What happens to your body after you drink a can of Coke", an article from The Telegraph this week:
www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...
What happens to your body after you drink a can of Coke
With recent studies linking sugary beverages to fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, here’s why experts are concerned
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November 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
There are 140 calories in a can of Coke, but the calories are not the problem.
You'll find my words in "What happens to your body after you drink a can of Coke", an article from The Telegraph this week:
www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...
You'll find my words in "What happens to your body after you drink a can of Coke", an article from The Telegraph this week:
www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...
The extremes of pleasure all lead to addiction, whether it be substances or behaviors.
Yet, there's no such thing as being addicted to too much happiness.
Yet, there's no such thing as being addicted to too much happiness.
November 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The extremes of pleasure all lead to addiction, whether it be substances or behaviors.
Yet, there's no such thing as being addicted to too much happiness.
Yet, there's no such thing as being addicted to too much happiness.
If you haven't yet, give a listen to my visit to the Jesse Chappus show. We talk body fat, insulin, fructose, glucose, and, of course, fiber.
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The REAL Cause of Insulin Resistance & How to FIX IT! | Dr. Robert Lustig
YouTube video by Jesse Chappus
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November 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
If you haven't yet, give a listen to my visit to the Jesse Chappus show. We talk body fat, insulin, fructose, glucose, and, of course, fiber.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2Vu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2Vu...
Sugar: THE BITTER TRUTH
YouTube video by University of California Television (UCTV)
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November 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I hope everyone is enjoying day 5 of the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit!
To watch the day 5 videos and to learn more about our All Access Pass, click here: quitsugarsummit.com/bsrc_2025_da...
To watch the day 5 videos and to learn more about our All Access Pass, click here: quitsugarsummit.com/bsrc_2025_da...
October 31, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I hope everyone is enjoying day 5 of the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit!
To watch the day 5 videos and to learn more about our All Access Pass, click here: quitsugarsummit.com/bsrc_2025_da...
To watch the day 5 videos and to learn more about our All Access Pass, click here: quitsugarsummit.com/bsrc_2025_da...
Happy Halloween!
As we gear up for the Grand Finale weekend, day 5 of the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit is here.
Dive in right now using the link below so you can fit in as many as you can today before they expire:
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As we gear up for the Grand Finale weekend, day 5 of the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit is here.
Dive in right now using the link below so you can fit in as many as you can today before they expire:
quitsugarsummit.com/bsrc_2025_da...
The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit
October 27th - November 2nd, 2025 | Discover the hidden link between reactive hypoglycemia and sugar addiction.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Happy Halloween!
As we gear up for the Grand Finale weekend, day 5 of the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit is here.
Dive in right now using the link below so you can fit in as many as you can today before they expire:
quitsugarsummit.com/bsrc_2025_da...
As we gear up for the Grand Finale weekend, day 5 of the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit is here.
Dive in right now using the link below so you can fit in as many as you can today before they expire:
quitsugarsummit.com/bsrc_2025_da...
As the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit continues, today brings something special.
The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit
October 27th - November 2nd, 2025 | Discover the hidden link between reactive hypoglycemia and sugar addiction.
quitsugarsummit.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
As the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit continues, today brings something special.
The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit is well underway! A reminder to all that this free online event, hosted by the Hypoglycemia Support Foundation, runs until 11/2. It features a roster of speakers with expertise in metabolic health, hypoglycemia, and more. I’m thrilled to be a featured speaker.
October 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit is well underway! A reminder to all that this free online event, hosted by the Hypoglycemia Support Foundation, runs until 11/2. It features a roster of speakers with expertise in metabolic health, hypoglycemia, and more. I’m thrilled to be a featured speaker.
A reminder to tread lightly around PCOS misinformation...
PCOS is mitochondrial dysfunction of the liver, leading to insulin resistance of the liver, and then the high insulin drives the weight gain, and drives the ovary to make testosterone instead of estrogen.
PCOS is mitochondrial dysfunction of the liver, leading to insulin resistance of the liver, and then the high insulin drives the weight gain, and drives the ovary to make testosterone instead of estrogen.
I was diagnosed with PCOS – and was soon drowning in misinformation
From medically unqualified influencers pushing expensive supplements online, to nurses peddling myths about pregnancy, I had to find out all I could about my condition myself. This is what I’ve learne...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A reminder to tread lightly around PCOS misinformation...
PCOS is mitochondrial dysfunction of the liver, leading to insulin resistance of the liver, and then the high insulin drives the weight gain, and drives the ovary to make testosterone instead of estrogen.
PCOS is mitochondrial dysfunction of the liver, leading to insulin resistance of the liver, and then the high insulin drives the weight gain, and drives the ovary to make testosterone instead of estrogen.
The food industry makes money when you get sick.
The healthcare industry makes money trying to fix it.
The healthcare industry makes money trying to fix it.
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The food industry makes money when you get sick.
The healthcare industry makes money trying to fix it.
The healthcare industry makes money trying to fix it.
The diets of our children have gigantic implications!
AB 1264 knows this.
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AB 1264 knows this.
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Every child deserves food on their plate that fuels them for their day - physically and mentally. In the classroom and on the playground....
“Our children are our future.” - @robertlustigmd
Every child deserves food on their plate that fuels them for their day - physically and mentally. In the classroom and on the playground.
AB 1264...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The diets of our children have gigantic implications!
AB 1264 knows this.
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AB 1264 knows this.
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Looking forward to seeing you all at next week's free, virtual summit. Reserve your spot:
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Robert Lustig MD
This virtual summit starts on Monday, visit the link to save your spot.
Much to look forward to here!
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October 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Looking forward to seeing you all at next week's free, virtual summit. Reserve your spot:
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Many industries have marketed dangerous products to unsuspecting consumers, but no industry has provided more disinformation than the processed food industry.
And no ingredient has fueled more morbidity, mortality, and economic havoc than sugar.
And no ingredient has fueled more morbidity, mortality, and economic havoc than sugar.
October 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Many industries have marketed dangerous products to unsuspecting consumers, but no industry has provided more disinformation than the processed food industry.
And no ingredient has fueled more morbidity, mortality, and economic havoc than sugar.
And no ingredient has fueled more morbidity, mortality, and economic havoc than sugar.
