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The Toxic Truth About Sugar with Robert Lustig, MD
UC San Francisco (UCSF)
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- Published by UCSF, one of the health institutions Rounds lists. Nobody has recommended it in the communities yet, so it ranks below community picks.
- Presented by Robert H. Lustig, MD, as the video describes them
- May be out of date. Uploaded 14 years ago, in an area where guidance changes.
- Debated among experts. Its central claim is contested, so look for the other side.
For anyone, no background needed. Education, not medical advice.
68K views14 years ago
NutritionHeart and metabolismSugar and carbohydratesObesity and weightPublic health and policy
Robert Lustig, MD explains how excessive sugar consumption contributes to global obesity and chronic diseases, arguing for public health regulations similar to alcohol.
[UPDATE: ucsf.edu/news/2014/11/120756/hidden-costs-sugar A growing body of science suggests that all this sugar isn’t just making us fat; it may also be making us sick. SugarScience is a science-driven educational initiative that aims to share the facts so people can make informed decisions for a healthy life.] ucsf.edu/news/2012/02/11437/societal-control-sugar-essential… Robert H. Lustig, MD, and a team of UCSF researchers argue that sugar should be controlled like alcohol and tobacco to protect public health. In a new report, they maintain that sugar is fueling a global obesity pandemic, contributing to 35 million deaths annually worldwide from non-communicable diseases like diabetes, heart disease and cancer.Why it's here
From a health institutionUCSF is on Rounds' list of health institutions, and this upload is one of its most-watched lectures or explainers. Nobody has recommended it in the communities yet, so it ranks below community picks.