Robert Lustig MD

Robert Lustig MD The official page for Dr. Robert Lustig, Professor emeritus of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
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He specializes in the field of neuroendocrinology. Robert Lustig has been a pediatric endocrinologist for 32 years. In that time, he has watched the obesity and metabolic syndrome rates climb, first to the level of epidemic , and now the rates in other countries qualify this as a pandemic. Worse yet, these problems are occurring in infants and toddlers, who clearly cannot be guilty of character flaws. Something else is going on. You can also read, see, and hear what Robert is up to at: http://chc.ucsf.edu/coast/fatchance.html


MISSION

Robert is devoting his public effort to making a difference in the lives of today’s children. And by helping children, it will no doubt help adults as well. Robert has the science, the clinical experience, and the policy training to shine a light on our current medical assumptions, and have society rethink obesity and its associated diseases. Just like efforts against tobacco and alcohol, these efforts includes education, research, and as necessary, litigation.

ICYMI: In this conversation on Mind & Matter, we break down links between oxidative stress, nutrition, development, and ...
01/11/2026

ICYMI: In this conversation on Mind & Matter, we break down links between oxidative stress, nutrition, development, and neurodegenerative disease. If you want to understand why our current food environment is fueling metabolic dysfunction, this episode is worth your time.

Cellular metabolism, mitochondrial health, and the roles of diet and environment in metabolic health, fetal & child development, and Alzheimer's.

Anyone going to Davos? If so, put this on your dance card. Yuval Noah Harari is one of the world’s biggest thinkers. Him...
01/08/2026

Anyone going to Davos?

If so, put this on your dance card. Yuval Noah Harari is one of the world’s biggest thinkers. Him and I will “fireside chat” the trajectory of our societal health crises and the role of food in its cause and treatment.

Happy new year everyone. Lots of info on all aspects of metabolism in this new podcast episode with Dr. Nick Jikomes:
01/06/2026

Happy new year everyone. Lots of info on all aspects of metabolism in this new podcast episode with Dr. Nick Jikomes:

Cellular metabolism, mitochondrial health, and the roles of diet and environment in metabolic health, fetal & child development, and Alzheimer's.

ICYMI:I’ll be speaking at the 13th Annual Quit Sugar Summit (Jan 12–18, 2026) to help you break free from sugar, without...
12/31/2025

ICYMI:

I’ll be speaking at the 13th Annual Quit Sugar Summit (Jan 12–18, 2026) to help you break free from sugar, without deprivation or obsession. 100% free online.

Secure your spot here: https://quitsugarsummit.com/?a_aid=651d65f5d49f9

12/31/2025

There's a price to pay for reward. It used to be measured in dollars, pounds, or yen, but not it's measured in neurons. As the monetary price of reward fell, the physiological price of reward skyrocketed.

Is a calorie, a calorie?Well, I don’t believe in common sense. I believe in science. I believe in data.
12/29/2025

Is a calorie, a calorie?

Well, I don’t believe in common sense. I believe in science. I believe in data.

We’ve all heard the dictate that a calorie is a calorie regardless of its source. But are all foods truly created equal in terms of how they affect our healt...

If sugar cravings feel uncontrollable, there are reasons for that...In case you didn't hear, I'll be at the 13th Annual ...
12/27/2025

If sugar cravings feel uncontrollable, there are reasons for that...

In case you didn't hear, I'll be at the 13th Annual Quit Sugar Summit (Jan 12–18, 2026), a free online event featuring a bounty of experts discussing sugar and related topics. Register for free and reclaim your energy!

https://quitsugarsummit.com/?a_aid=651d65f5d49f9

What's the largest fast-food chain in the world? Any guesses?
12/27/2025

What's the largest fast-food chain in the world? Any guesses?

12/25/2025

Food now matters even more than it should. Food is beyond a necessity; it’s also a commodity...

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