Robert Lustig MD

11/23/2025

There can be a certain brutality to the sugar production process, including in the state of Maharashtra, India. Some large companies, including Coca-Cola, source sugar from the area.

An investigation into the sugar-cane industry in the Indian state of Maharashtra found workers ensnared by debt and pushed into child marriages and unnecessary hysterectomies.

11/21/2025

What if I told you there were FIVE reasons Ultra Processed Foods are destroying your metabolic health??

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11/21/2025

If you haven't yet, give a listen to last year's chat with me, top heart surgeon Philip Ovadia (a champion of the Carnivore Diet), and dietician Sophie Medlin, (believes in the dangers of eating just meat).

Would love to hear what you all think about the carnivorous arguments here.

This week on the Nexus, we hear from the eminent professor Robert Lustig, a ...

11/20/2025

Only 7 weeks until this very unique “spa-podium” on mindfulness and mitochondria.

Esalen is a world class spa on a world class mountain- Big Sur. Don’t miss it!

January 9–11, 2026 Elissa Epel and Robert Lustig

11/20/2025

Why should you use Monch Monch??? It’s fiber replacement therapy. 🍩➡️🥦

Learn more here ➡️ https://www.monchmonch.shop/

11/19/2025

Apparently, the draw of the screen is just too much for most people; the cell phone is like a slot machine. With every ding, a variable reward is in store for the user — the ultimate dopamine rush.

11/16/2025

The ENCORE Week Grand Finale is today!

I'm featured in the final slate of free content from the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit.

Please visit the link today to watch (and to learn more about the All Access Pass):

Discover the hidden link between reactive hypoglycemia and sugar addiction.

11/16/2025

Colon cancer rates have been increasing in prevalence and severity and have been occurring in younger age groups. This study, linked below, argues (but does not prove) that the increase in ultraprocessed food has something to do with it.

How could ultraprocessed food lead to colon cancer? Oh, wow, how could it not? Pick from these 6 reasons:

1) Sugar is the preferred fuel of cancer cells;

2) Lack of fiber means colon cancer cells are not sluffed;

3) Emulsifiers are detergents that irritate the colon;

4) Nitrates are turned into nitrosoureas, which are carcinogenic;

5) Microbial diversity is affected, leading to growth of species with more cancer potential;

6) All those petroleum-based food additives and colors;

While we still need to hone down on which of these are the primary drivers, it's very clear that UPF as it is currently formulated is doing more harm than good.

This study evaluates the association of the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (

11/13/2025

What’s our beef with SUGAR??? It’s toxic for your mitochondria.

Reduce your sugar consumption with the help of Monch Monch.🧃➡️🍎

11/13/2025

Meet us January 9th - 11th for this weekend workshop in Big Sur! Hear new scientific insights in metabolic and mitochondrial health.

Elissa and I will be joined by mindfulness-based registered dietitian and nutritionist Andrea Lieberstein and movement leader Nichol Chase.

Join this compassionate, research-informed space to explore the intersections of nutrition, mindfulness, and metabolic well-being. Whether you’re managing chronic stress, curious about metabolic health, or simply seeking a more conscious relationship with food and your body, you are welcome here. Learn more at the link below:

(Scholarships are available!)

January 9–11, 2026 Elissa Epel and Robert Lustig

11/13/2025

Juice often carries a health halo, but the truth is that it contains just as much sugar as a cola. The difference is in perception, not in sugar content.
Most people do not realize that sugars like glucose and fructose are processed very differently in the body. Fructose, especially when consumed in high amounts, is metabolized mainly in the liver. Over time, this overload can lead to fat buildup in the liver and contribute to metabolic dysfunction.
Even when replaced with glucose, too much sugar of any kind can be harmful. The real issue is energy overload. When the body takes in more sugar than it can use, that excess energy gets stored as fat, often starting in the liver.
Understanding how sugar affects your metabolism is the first step to making smarter choices for your health and preventing fatty liver and insulin resistance.
This is your last chance to rewatch the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster Summit and hear experts explain how to protect your liver, balance your blood sugar, and reduce your risk of chronic disease. The replay ends soon, so do not miss it.
Register now at: https://quitsugarsummit.com/2025_blood_sugar...

11/12/2025

If you haven't yet heard the news from Roberta Ruggiero, the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Summit ENCORE is well underway, ending on 11/16! This cornucopia of free content is as timely as ever.

Visit the site to learn more about the speakers, their videos, and the all-access pass:

November 10th - November 16th, 2025 | Discover the hidden link between reactive hypoglycemia and sugar addiction.