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Summary of Transcript:
Mark Hyman, MD, states that if he were to prescribe one intervention to extend life and prevent and reverse chronic disease, it would be to drastically reduce or eliminate sugar and refined starch from one’s diet. He explains that sugar and starch disturb our ability to regulate blood sugar, leading to insulin resistance and health issues. He also talks about ultra-processed foods, which bear no resemblance to their original form and cause havoc in our biology. He states that for every 10% of one’s ultra-processed diet, the risk of death increases by 14%. He also explains that the consumption of ultra-processed foods is still on the rise, and this is due to issues with food policies and the food industry. He also states that in America, 60% of our diet is ultra-processed food, which is a deadly combination causing a decrease in life expectancy. He says it is not just an individual problem but a problem with the food industry.
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Mark Hyman, MD, on Sugar and Refined Starch
Mark Hyman, MD, is a renowned physician and author who dedicated his life to helping people improve their health. He states that if he were to prescribe one intervention to extend the life and prevent and reverse chronic disease, it would be to drastically reduce or eliminate sugar and refined starch from one’s diet.
Why Reduce Sugar and Refined Starch?
He explains that sugar and starch disturb our ability to regulate blood sugar, leading to insulin resistance and health issues. He also talks about ultra-processed foods, which bear no resemblance to their original form and cause havoc in our biology. He states that for every 10% of one’s ultra-processed diet, the risk of death increases by 14%.
The Problem with Ultra-Processed Foods
He also explains that the consumption of ultra-processed foods is still on the rise, and this is due to issues with food policies and the food industry. He also states that in America, 60% of our diet is ultra-processed food, which is a deadly combination causing a decrease in life expectancy. He says it is not just an individual problem but a problem with the food industry.
Sources
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/27/ultraprocessed-foods/
- https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/ultra-processed-foods/guide/
- https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/what-are-ultra-processed-foods.h00-159538167.html
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My guest today has been leading a global health revolution around using food as medicine to support longevity, energy, mental clarity, and happiness. Dr. Mark Hyman has been a practicing medical doctor for several decades; he is the Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and the author of an incredible 18 books. His latest one, Young Forever: The Secrets To Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life, challenges us to reimagine our biology and aging.
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