In today’s episode, we will be discussing what I describe as the Fundamentals of the Simple Path to Health. In other words, this is my core message and the framework that I use with my patients as well as the promotion of my own health, wellbeing, and pursuit of longevity. (1)

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9. Geidl-Flueck B, Hochuli M, Németh Á, et al. Fructose- and sucrose- but not glucose-sweetened beverages promote hepatic de novo lipogenesis: A randomized controlled trial. J Hepatol. 2021;75(1):46-54. 

   
   



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12. Yao Y, Wang T, Qiang Z, Du W, Li C. Mechanisms of the Formation of Nonvolatile and Volatile Oxidation Products from Methyl Linoleic Acid at High Temperatures. J Agric Food Chem. 2024;72(1):704-714. 

    
    



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