For years, we’ve been told that sugar is a major culprit behind the global rise in type 2 diabetes. Now, emerging evidence from BYU researchers adds nuance to that message, suggesting not all sugar sources carry the same risk.
In the largest and most comprehensive meta-analysis of its kind, BYU researchers—in collaboration with researchers from Germany-based institutions—found that the type and source of sugar may matter far more than previously thought. Researchers analyzed data from over half a million people across multiple continents, revealing a surprising twist: sugar consumed through beverages—like soda and even fruit juice—was consistently linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Meanwhile, other sugar sources showed no such link and, in some cases, were even associated with a lower risk.
“This is the first study to draw clear dose-response relationships between different sugar sources and type 2 diabetes risk,” said Karen Della Corte, lead author and BYU nutritional science professor. “It highlights why drinking your sugar—whether from soda or juice—is more problematic for health than eating it.”
After correcting for body mass index, excess energy intake and several other lifestyle risk factors, the researchers found the following dose-response relationships:
With each additional 12-oz serving of sugar-sweetened beverages (i.e., soft drinks, energy drinks and sports drinks) per day, the risk for developing T2D increased by 25%. This strong relationship showed that the increased risk began from the very first daily serving with no minimum threshold below which intake appeared to be safe.
With each additional 8-oz serving of fruit juice per day (i.e., 100% fruit juice, nectars and juice drinks), the risk for developing T2D increased by 5%.
The above risks are relative not absolute. For example, if the average person’s baseline risk of developing T2D is about 10%, four sodas a day could raise that to roughly 20%, not 100%.
Comparatively, 20 g/day intakes of total sucrose (table sugar) and total sugar (the sum of all naturally occurring and added sugars in the diet) showed an inverse association with T2D, hinting at a surprising protective association.
Why drinking sugar would be more problematic than eating sugar may come down to the differing metabolic effects. Sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice supply isolated sugars, leading to a greater glycemic impact that would overwhelm and disrupt liver metabolism thereby increasing liver fat and insulin resistance.
On the other hand, dietary sugars consumed in or added to nutrient-dense foods, such as whole fruits, dairy products, or whole grains, do not cause metabolic overload in the liver. These embedded sugars elicit slower blood glucose responses due to accompanying fiber, fats, proteins and other beneficial nutrients.
Fruit juice, even with some vitamins and nutrients, is much less beneficial. Because of its high and
1. Revolutionary Discovery and Properties DMSO represents a fundamental shift in medical treatment, as it can rapidly enter the body through any route of administration and cross biological barriers that normally block other substances. This simple chemical, discovered as a paper manufacturing byproduct, demonstrated unprecedented abilities to carry other substances throughout the body while simultaneously protecting cells from death under various stressful conditions.
The compound’s remarkable safety profile, with no deaths linked to its use among millions of users over 60 years, sets it apart from common medications like NSAIDs and opioids that kill tens of thousands annually. Its ability to serve multiple therapeutic functions simultaneously – reducing inflammation, improving circulation, relieving pain, and protecting cells – makes it unique in medical science.
This is a long summary with lots of information about DMSO. If you suffer any chronic ailment, it’s probably worth taking a look at the information linked above. I am somewhat new to DMSO, but have read enough on it to be reasonably sure it is a legitimate treatment for many conditions. ABN
For many years the World has wondered why Prescription Drugs and Pharmaceuticals in the United States States of America were SO MUCH HIGHER IN PRICE THAN THEY WERE IN ANY OTHER NATION, SOMETIMES BEING FIVE TO TEN TIMES MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE SAME DRUG, MANUFACTURED IN THE EXACT SAME LABORATORY OR PLANT, BY THE SAME COMPANY??? It was always difficult to explain and very embarrassing because, in fact, there was no correct or rightful answer. The Pharmaceutical/Drug Companies would say, for years, that it was Research and Development Costs, and that all of these costs were, and would be, for no reason whatsoever, borne by the “suckers” of America, ALONE. Campaign Contributions can do wonders, but not with me, and not with the Republican Party. We are going to do the right thing, something that the Democrats have fought for many years. Therefore, I am pleased to announce that Tomorrow morning, in the White House, at 9:00 A.M., I will be signing one of the most consequential Executive Orders in our Country’s history. Prescription Drug and Pharmaceutical prices will be REDUCED, almost immediately, by 30% to 80%. They will rise throughout the World in order to equalize and, for the first time in many years, bring FAIRNESS TO AMERICA! I will be instituting a MOST FAVORED NATION’S POLICY whereby the United States will pay the same price as the Nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in the World. Our Country will finally be treated fairly, and our citizens Healthcare Costs will be reduced by numbers never even thought of before. Additionally, on top of everything else, the United States will save TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
You might think of parasites — and the diseases they cause — as a problem that will never affect you, and you wouldn’t be alone in that thought. But intestinal parasites affect humans and are not just a Third World concern: They affect millions of Americans. Indeed, according to the CDC, more than 60 million people in the US are infected with parasites. Explains Gordo Crozier, DO, an integrative physician in Orlando. “Because parasites are spread by pets, contaminated water and improperly handled food, they’re becoming an increasingly common health threat in the U.S.” And intestinal parasites thrive in warm weather, so risk rises in the summer.
And intestinal parasites in humans are far from harmless: They are a top cause of fatigue, says Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., author of Guess What Came to Dinner? ($15.99, Amazon) Gittleman asserts that for eight in 10 women experiencing tiredness, GI issues, brain fog, and other vague symptoms, intestinal parasites are to blame. Adds functional medicine specialist Leo Galland, MD: “Because symptoms are so varied, parasites are often overlooked as the cause.”
Women over 50 are most at risk of harboring intestinal parasites since the production of stomach acid that helps kill the invaders drops rapidly with age. “Intestinal parasites in humans mostly come from food and water, so any decrease in stomach acid increases infection risk,” says Dr. Galland. Other sources of exposure: wilderness activities, pets, travel.
Most parasites can be eliminated with a single dose of ivermectin, scabies with two doses. I am not a doctor, so be sure to check dosage and timing with a trusted source or consult with your doctor. My understanding is ivermectin must be taken on an empty stomach for parasites, but with food for viral illnesses. ABN
Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has revealed a list of ‘toxins’ he claims could be driving a ‘tsunami’ of autism across the US.
Kennedy said he would commission a series of studies into whether mold, pesticides, food chemicals or medicines are contributing to the development of the condition.
He also suggested a surprising fifth possible factor: ultrasound scans. He noted the technology became widely available around the same time autism started spiking in the 1980s.
RFK Jr went on to suggest industries were profiting off of environmental toxins that are driving more autism diagnoses, an apparent nod to his vaccine skepticism and crusade against artificial food ingredients.
Kennedy told reporters: ‘We need to move away from the ideology that the relentless autism prevalence increase is simply an artifact of better recognition and better diagnostic criteria.
‘The epidemic is real. Only a small percentage can be charged to better recognition or better diagnostic criteria.
An Australian study published earlier this year also found boys exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) in the womb were six times more likely to be diagnosed with autism before age 11 than those without exposure.
That team suggested BPA – which lines plastic and metal food packaging, an ever growing pollutant in the modern world – was associated with neurological and behavioral changes associated with autism.
Visiting the FDA on Friday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had several “off -the-cuff” remarks which stunned many staffers present, according to a POLITICO report.
The outlet obtained a transcript and audio of the speech where Kennedy claimed, “The Deep State is real. And it’s not, you know, just George Soros and Bill Gates and a bunch of nefarious individuals sitting together in a room and plotting the, you know, the destruction of humanity.”
The speech only became worse as he claimed, “‘every institution that’s created by human beings’ is inevitably captured by powerful interests.” Kennedy later added that “We want to break away from this so we can make our kids healthy.”
“Kennedy last week called the culling of roughly 10,000 employees a necessary action, promising that HHS would find ways to ‘do more with less,'” the report noted.
Nothing terribly shocking reported, click-bait title. RFK sounds like a more or less normal, well-informed American. I hope he bans the covid vax, brings on medical freedom from all vaxxes and treatments, cleans up the food supply, and massively helps small organic farmers. I can see a USA where 10% of workers are engaged in small-medium size organic farming, producing great food, widely available. As other industries close due to new tech, quality agriculture will be able to provide a lot of jobs to replace ones lost. ABN
A new study from the University of Gothenburg has revealed that Sweden’s Viking Age population suffered from severe oral and maxillofacial diseases, sinus and ear infections, osteoarthritis, and other ailments. Researchers used modern X-ray techniques to examine Viking skulls, uncovering a range of health issues that would have significantly impacted daily life.
This study builds on previous research that examined a large number of teeth from the Viking Age population of Varnhem, a site in Sweden’s Västergötland province known for its extensive burial grounds and well-preserved skeletons. Now, odontologists at the University of Gothenburg have expanded the research by analyzing entire skulls using computed tomography (CT) scans.
Signs of Chronic Illness and Infections
The findings, published in British Dental Journal Open, suggest that the fifteen individuals whose skulls were examined had suffered from a wide range of diseases. The CT scans revealed pathological bone growths in the cranium and jawbone, indicating infections and other conditions. Some individuals showed evidence of chronic sinus or ear infections, which left visible traces in the surrounding bone structures. Osteoarthritis and various dental diseases were also common. All of the skulls examined belonged to adults who died between the ages of 20 and 60.
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