Dr. Lustig is he on to something?
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ajaxe432
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After watching Dr. Lustig on youtube and hearing some of his lectures I would like to hear more opinions on him. Preferably counter arguments. Basically he states sugar is one of the primary causes of obesity and has some convincing arguments.
Opinions?
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After watching Dr. Lustig on youtube and hearing some of his lectures I would like to hear more opinions on him. Preferably counter arguments. Basically he states sugar is one of the primary causes of obesity and has some convincing arguments.
Opinions?
I've watched some of his lectures and I do think he's on to something. I've also read that Gary Taube's next book will be about the dangers of sugar, but haven't seen any publication date info listed anywhere yet.0 -
Sugar may disrupt metabolism, but let's not get confused. Over-eating is what causes obesity.0
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^ Those.
And I believe Alan totally owns Lustig in the comments section of that blog as well if I remember correctly.0 -
^ Those.
And I believe Alan totally owns Lustig in the comments section of that blog as well if I remember correctly.
Dr. Lustig thoroughly embarrasses himself in the comments section. I cannot bear to even look at it again, I blush too hard.0 -
Another article discussing similar ideas to Dr. Lustig:
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/08/sugar/cohen-text
The doc from the Nat Geo article was interviewed on NPR and spoke favorably of Lustig's work. I'm really thinking of trying to stick with only naturally occurring sugars, such as those in fruit or veggies, as a start.
I haven't read the comment sections above, but I would say that ultimately who's right or wrong is born out in the lab. How someone comports themselves online doesn't speak to the validity of the ideas.0 -
I can't help but laugh at him. Both his theory, and his name. (those who know german will get it)0
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Yes, he is probably on something. My guess is LSD. Oh, wait....what?0
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Another article discussing similar ideas to Dr. Lustig:
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/08/sugar/cohen-text
The doc from the Nat Geo article was interviewed on NPR and spoke favorably of Lustig's work. I'm really thinking of trying to stick with only naturally occurring sugars, such as those in fruit or veggies, as a start.
I haven't read the comment sections above, but I would say that ultimately who's right or wrong is born out in the lab. How someone comports themselves online doesn't speak to the validity of the ideas.
No, of course not. Which is why the two links I gave above get into the actual evidence for Lustig's claims. Cliff's notes for the busy: it's nonexistent.0 -
After watching Dr. Lustig on youtube and hearing some of his lectures I would like to hear more opinions on him. Preferably counter arguments. Basically he states sugar is one of the primary causes of obesity and has some convincing arguments.
Opinions?
I've watched some of his lectures and I do think he's on to something. I've also read that Gary Taube's next book will be about the dangers of sugar, but haven't seen any publication date info listed anywhere yet.
Isn't Taube's the guy who promotes not counting calories? Or something silly like that?0 -
Thank you for the informative argumentive articles! I just read the first argument! Many valid points!0 -
Yes, he is probably on something. My guess is LSD. Oh, wait....what?
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In my opinion, they have no credibility what so ever.0
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All you need to know: He's a moron.0
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After watching Dr. Lustig on youtube and hearing some of his lectures I would like to hear more opinions on him. Preferably counter arguments. Basically he states sugar is one of the primary causes of obesity and has some convincing arguments.
Opinions?
I've watched some of his lectures and I do think he's on to something. I've also read that Gary Taube's next book will be about the dangers of sugar, but haven't seen any publication date info listed anywhere yet.
Isn't Taube's the guy who promotes not counting calories? Or something silly like that?
His original book was carbs made you fat due to insulin, since only carbs are insulinogenic. Now that his first book has thoroughly been debunked as garbage, he now wants to jump on the sugar is evil bandwagon0 -
A "retrospective" on the Alan Aragon post:
http://www.alanaragonblog.com/2010/02/19/a-retrospective-of-the-fructose-alarmism-debate/
This is Alan breaking down the ensuing comment battle from the article SideSteel posted. Alan not only owned him in the comments, but others like Jamie Hale (who's book 'Should I Eat the Yolk' is nearly must read material IMO) did as well.
Here is a thorough breakdown (some would say demolishment of Taubes book):
http://thescienceofnutrition.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/good-calories-bad-calories-a-critical-review/
Both links recently posted on Ian McCarthy's facebook page (yes I know he is easy to hate, but if you can get beyond the arrogance he says some smart things).0 -
On the paper "Straight talk about high-fructose corn syrup", who is this Bray that is referenced in 2004 that coorelates the obesity rise with HFCS? Can not seem to find him on google, lol.0 -
On the paper "Straight talk about high-fructose corn syrup", who is this Bray that is referenced in 2004 that coorelates the obesity rise with HFCS? Can not seem to find him on google, lol.
I don't know much about Bray but I'm going to assume this is the paper Lyle is referencing.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/150515940 -
On the paper "Straight talk about high-fructose corn syrup", who is this Bray that is referenced in 2004 that coorelates the obesity rise with HFCS? Can not seem to find him on google, lol.
Use Google Scholar:
http://scholar.google.com
You can set a custom date range (2004) and add "high fructose corn syrup" to narrow down the range. This found:
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/79/4/537.short0 -
After watching Dr. Lustig on youtube and hearing some of his lectures I would like to hear more opinions on him. Preferably counter arguments. Basically he states sugar is one of the primary causes of obesity and has some convincing arguments.
Opinions?
I've watched some of his lectures and I do think he's on to something. I've also read that Gary Taube's next book will be about the dangers of sugar, but haven't seen any publication date info listed anywhere yet.
Isn't Taube's the guy who promotes not counting calories? Or something silly like that?
His original book was carbs made you fat due to insulin, since only carbs are insulinogenic. Now that his first book has thoroughly been debunked as garbage, he now wants to jump on the sugar is evil bandwagon
got it. thanks.0
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