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Episode Notes:  About The Guest(s): Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and National Board certified health and wellness coach. He is the founder of Viking Health, a science-based and research-driven weight loss program that focuses on equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools to maintain long-term weight loss.

Summary: In this episode, Dr. Christian Middlethon discusses the process of refining sugar and the different types of sugars. He explains how sugar affects the liver and pancreas, and the potential health risks associated with excessive sugar consumption. Dr. Middlethon emphasizes the importance of reducing sugar intake and the benefits of doing so, including weight loss, improved energy levels, and the reversal of conditions such as fatty liver and Type 2 Diabetes.

Key Takeaways:

• Sugar is refined from sugar cane through a process that removes fiber, water, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, leaving behind fructose and glucose.
• Excessive sugar consumption can lead to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which can progress to liver cirrhosis and liver failure.
• The pancreas is overworked when there is excess sugar in the diet, leading to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
• The average American consumes 150-180 pounds of sugar per year, putting a significant burden on the pancreas and liver.
• Reversing the damage caused by excessive sugar consumption is possible through lifestyle changes, including reducing sugar intake and losing weight.

Quotes:

• "We have this fuel storage that is genetically meant for us to be used for energy, but we never do." - Dr. Christian Middlethon
• "Quality of life is part of it. To be able to do something like this, the sense of achievement." - Dr. Christian Middlethon
• "You feel younger when you feel lighter and you are more in control of your food intake." - Dr. Christian Middlethon

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