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Robert H. Lustig, MD, MSL
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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.
While we still need to hone down on which of these are the primary drivers, it's very clear that UPF as it is currently formulated is doing more harm than good.

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Ultraprocessed Food and Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Precursors Among Women
This study evaluates the association of the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (<50 years) in participants of the Nurses’ Health Study II.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
5) Microbial diversity is affected, leading to growth of species with more cancer potential;

6) All those petroleum-based food additives and colors;
November 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
1) Sugar is the preferred fuel of cancer cells;

2) Lack of fiber means colon cancer cells are not sluffed;

3) Emulsifiers are detergents that irritate the colon;

4) Nitrates are turned into nitrosoureas, which are carcinogenic;
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November 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The interview with Roberta Ruggiero and Wolfram Alderson is a featured piece of today's line-up. They share their journey — a common passion for health, happiness, and positive change, and how one phone call ten years ago led to this moment.
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 AM
If you’ve ever tried cutting sugar, counting carbs, or even strict diets like keto — only to have the cravings come roaring back — you’re aren’t alone. Let’s talk about it.

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The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit Summit | 100% Free To Attend
October 27th - November 2nd, 2025 | Discover the hidden link between reactive hypoglycemia and sugar addiction.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The only way to consistently treat it is to fix the liver mitochondria, so the insulin comes down. And that means eating REAL FOOD (ultraprocessed food is the enemy). Oh, and exercise 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. If there’s a medicine, it’s metformin.

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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 12:07 PM