The Truth About Alcohol, Caffeine, and Sugar and Your Health

Mark Hyman

Mar 11, 2024

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The trio of alcohol, caffeine, and sugar are often the centerpiece of social engagements and times of emotional distress. While consuming them from time to time may be okay, overindulging in them can be a recipe for a disaster, leading to inflammation, insulin resistance, disrupted sleep, and more.



In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Dr. Todd LePine, and Dr. Robert Lustig about how the foods we love can often have negative consequences when overconsumed.



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Episode description

View the Show Notes For This Episode



Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman



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The trio of alcohol, caffeine, and sugar are often the centerpiece of social engagements and times of emotional distress. While consuming them from time to time may be okay, overindulging in them can be a recipe for a disaster, leading to inflammation, insulin resistance, disrupted sleep, and more.



In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Dr. Todd LePine, and Dr. Robert Lustig about how the foods we love can often have negative consequences when overconsumed.



This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Essentia.



Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.



Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.



Receive an extra $100 off your mattress purchase! Go to myessentia.com/drmarkhyman to get this great deal.









Mindsip insights from this episode:

Utilize N-acetylcysteine as an OTC supplement for glutathione boost

The drug Mucomist, used in emergency rooms for Tylenol overdose, is N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a supplement you can buy over the counter to boost glutathione.

Choose Purity Coffee for organic quality and health benefits

Purity Coffee is mentioned by name as a great company for organic coffee, which is important as coffee is a highly sprayed crop.

Reverse fatty liver in four to six weeks by stopping alcohol consumption

Fatty liver caused by alcohol can develop in as little as two weeks, but can also resolve within four to six weeks of stopping consumption.

Prioritize reducing sugar to combat hypertension

Sugar is often more important for causing hypertension than salt because it raises uric acid, which inhibits the body's natural blood pressure-lowering mechanisms.

Recognize shifting lab ranges as indicators of population health decline

The upper limit of normal for the ALT liver test has doubled from 25 to 50 because the general population has become sicker, not because the higher level is healthy.

Request fasting insulin test to assess metabolic health

A fasting insulin level is arguably the single most important lab test for determining metabolic health, yet it is rarely ordered by conventional doctors.

Address mitochondrial dysfunction to combat insulin resistance

Insulin resistance is a direct manifestation of mitochondrial dysfunction, meaning the energy-burning factories inside your cells are not working efficiently.

Distinguish insulin secretion from resistance to combat chronic diseases

Insulin secretion primarily causes weight gain, while insulin resistance is the key driver of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Eliminate unnecessary fructose from your diet

Unlike glucose, which your body will make if needed, there is no biochemical reaction in any vertebrate that requires dietary fructose for life.

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