Has Dr. Robert Lustig solved the obesity problem?

Jul 16, 2007 15:49

Via \., read the transcript of this ABC radio show and see what you think.

In a nutshell, Lestig claims (with experimental evidence) that insulin causes obesity, and reducing a person's insulin levels fixes the problem by making them eat less and, feel better, and want to exercise. He also speaks about how fructose is a big part of the problem ( Read more... )

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eloieli July 19 2007, 03:40:07 UTC
Fascinating reading.

It shouldn't really surprise me that the food companies would do this, or that they would lobby against efforts to regulate fructose and sugar content.

I am going to pay a lot more attention to the sugar content of the food we get, especially for the kids.

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