Dr. Robert Lustig: Metabolic Psychiatry - How Our Brains and Moods Are Governed by Our Metabolism
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Published 2024-06-21
We are thrilled that Dr. Lustig is one of our keynote speakers at the IMMH 2024 Conference in Washington DC from 10-13 October, and will be giving two presentations on Technology Addiction in Children and "Amygdala Unchained" Ground Zero for the Syndemic and the Meta-Crisis For more information and to register, visit IMMH at www.immh.org/
In this compelling extract from IMMH 2023, Dr. Robert Lustig, a globally recognized paediatric neuroendocrinologist, delves into the intricate connections between diet, metabolic health and mental health. Dr. Lustig, with a career marked by extensive research and advocacy, shows us how dietary choices profoundly influence brain function and neurochemistry and contribute to various mental health disorders. His pioneering work underscores the critical role of metabolic health for maintaining optimal mental well-being.
Dr. Lustig has a stellar academic and clinical career, with a BSc in Nutritional Biochemistry from MIT, an MD from Cornell University Medical College, and an MSL from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
He is Emeritus Professor of Paediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and throughout his career has made significant contributions to the understanding of the adverse effects of sugar and processed foods on public health, and has been instrumental in advocating for changes in dietary guidelines and public health policies aimed at combating the global epidemic of chronic metabolic diseases.
Dr. Lustig’s extensive research portfolio includes over 125 peer-reviewed articles published in renowned journals such as Nature, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism and The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. He is also an acclaimed author, with notable books including Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease, The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains, and Metabolical: The Lure and Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine.
In this episode, learn about:
- The alarming rise in global metabolic and mental health disorders and their intricate connections
Mechanisms by which sugar and fructose function as mitochondrial toxins and cause oxidative stress in neuronal cells, contributing to neurological and psychiatric disorders
- The therapeutic potential of ketogenic diets in treating neuropsychiatric conditions, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
-The effects of insulin resistance on neuronal energy metabolism and its implications for mental health
- The impact of gut microbiota and the gut-brain axis on mental health, emphasising dietary interventions to support these systems
- Evidence-based dietary interventions for improved metabolic and mental health outcomes
- The role of chronic low-grade inflammation in mood disorders and the influence of dietary factors in modulating inflammatory states
We are thrilled that Dr. Lustig is one of our keynote speakers at the IMMH 2024 Conference in Washington DC from 10-13 October, and will be giving two presentations on Technology Addiction in Children and "Amygdala Unchained" Ground Zero for the Syndemic and the Meta-Crisis
For more information and to register, visit IMMH at www.immh.org/
We invite you to join the discussion in the comments below on:
- Effective dietary strategies for mental health.
- The role of sugar in brain function.
- Holistic approaches to health.
Guest’s Social Media Channels:
Instagram: @robertlustigmd
Facebook: Robert Lustig MD
LinkedIn: Robert Lustig MD
Publications:
Lustig, R. H. (2021). Metabolical: The Lure and Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine. Harper Wave.
Lustig, R. H. (2017). The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains. Avery.
For further insights, visit MindHealth360, your comprehensive guide to mental well-being.
All Comments (21)
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Dr lustig I just wanted to thank you for your decades long crusade against big pharma and the food industry and particularly the destructive effects of sugar on our body. Because of you I stopped all direct sugar consumption, buy mostly fresh produce and I scrutinize all labels. I have lost 30 pounds without trying to loose weight - just trying to get healthy. I was not overweight when I started - 153lbs. My triglycerides went from 394 down to 141 and my high blood pressure is stable at 135/85. I had an Incomplete LBBB which i think is “gone” I will know when I see my cardiologist in August. I believe you have added a decade to my life , I am 78 - now a healthy 78:). No one has the ability to to explain such complex subject matter as you do and that is probably why this complex travesty has been allowed to happen to us God bless you - you are loved and respected by millions.
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Dr. Lustig is the best! The way he explains these complex things, backing up with science and then giving actionable easy solutions is precious! I threw away all my sweets on 1/3/24 and 5 month later 20 lbs lighter (123) not even trying to do anything else. My labs- triglycerides and fasting sugar improved in 1.5 months. Just like his kids who spontaneously started exercising - I started as well. What really surprised me is how strong and energetic I feel now, sleeping better and plain feel happy. Back and joint pain is gone. Dr. Lustig’s lecture changed my life and I’m not going back to where I was before. Let’s all be strong and healthy thanks to this wonderful doc! 💪🌹🌷
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When I Was a kid in the 50s my old relatives had exactly the same conclusion. The man concuded the bad consequences of sugar industry on brain health, specialy on women. The man was born in 1890, the sugar factory began in 1895 But sugar was in production first around 1905. The man did not eat sugar or margarine, at that very poisinius,but fresh fish every day. When the man was 85 he stated , I dont know any one any more they are all gone and so are thier children. He lived healthy to 95.
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Dr.Lustig is an incredible communicator. Thank you doc!
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I happily switched from Erythritol and Stevia to Allulose. After 1 week I developed a continual dull headache. I removed the Allulose and the headache disappeared. Added it back in and the headache returned. Removed again and headache disappeared. So very sad that I can’t use Allulose but grateful for Erythritol and Stevia that I blend 1/4 cup Erythritol to 1/4 tsp Stevia. Replace 1 to 1 for sugar. It’s the closest taste to sugar I find. For fruit and additional flavor In baking I add Truvia or EzSweets. I’ve reversed my diabetes and lost lots of inches and have great hope for the future. Keto diets still make me nervous but I’m considering a Keto diet for the future. I am doing 16/8 IF but lower carb high protein for a couple of months. I can’t kick the Klondike bars a couple of times a wee, yet. Good luck to you all Dr. Lustig has helped me more than all the doctors I’ve seen in my life for these issues. I am a 63 year old female.
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That's awesome that they can radically reduce the cost of allulose!!
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Dr Lustig has made it so much easier to understand - for sure !
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David Kessler deserves accolades for the book End of Overeating where he explains the dangers of processed foods, making foods highly palatable by adding sugar, fat and salt.
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❤❤❤😊Dr Lustig truly educational podcast presentation thanks for sharing your professional wealth 👍 of brilliant knowledge ❤❤❤😊Lucy Watching in Australia 🇦🇺 👍
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Magnificent presentation as always Dr Lustig. I am fighting with your French publisher so that he can publish your latest book for French readers who would greatly benefit from knowing you.
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Beautiful interview! Thanks Doc Lustig- I frequently listen to you and deeply appreciate your work and your efforts in educating the general public. 🌹💜💎🙏
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brilliant presentation
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dr lustig i just want to thank you for your knowledge and guidance. i am from india. thank you sir.
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Very informative discussion...especially the recap and the examples of the different defenses.
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All the processed foods. That and covid jabs.
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Thank you.
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I recently came across the work of Morley Robbins RCP root cause protocol . The role of bio available copper in regulating iron is at the root of all inflammation. and all metabolic health issues. YES the fructose has to go! and a return to eating whole food! I would suggest you having Morley on your show. Thanks for this talk!
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Beautiful presentation 👏👏! Thank you!
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Looking good Doc 😊
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He said ´Make the introduction short´ she did not, well, in this case 3 minutes was really too long. But he is dam´n so good and understandable for simple souls like me.
