Nature Wants Us to be Fat with Dr. Richard Johnson

The Invigor Medical Podcast

In this episode, Derek Berkey and Natalie Garland speak with Dr. Richard Johnson, a world-renowned scientist who has spent over two decades researching the cause of obesity and diabetes. Dr. Johnson shares his insights on the survival switch and its role in obesity, debunks common dietary myths, and explains why fructose is worse for us than glucose. He also shares practical steps to prevent obesity and related diseases, the impact of fructose on Alzheimer's and ADHD, and his thoughts on supplements like berberine and metformin. Tune in to learn more from Dr. Johnson and take control of your health!

The Invigor Medical podcast’s mission is to provide personalized medical care through scientifically backed education and wellness solutions. The show is co-hosted by Natalie Garland and Derek Berkey.

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Timestamps:

00:46 - Dr. Johnson’s intro and background

01:15 - Dr. Johnson tells his story, and discusses fructose - its non-caloric obesity role

04:22 - Uric acid- why is it so bad?

07:47 - Fructose and how uric acid forms

14:00 - ATP is active energy

17:00 - Survival mode, storing fat, hibernating bears, and fruit

28:55 - Water, salt, fats, dehydration, and glucose conversion

31:50 - Fructose vs. glucose, salt, weight, and drinking water

42:45 - Heart disease and low-grade inflammation from fructose and uric acid

47:17 - Alzheimer's, insulin resistance, inflamation, and fructose

54:32 - Fructose and the ‘foraging response’, Alzheimer’s and the ‘wandering response’

58:42 - Fructose’s impact on all ages - ADHD, Bipolar,

1:01:15 - Berberine, metformin, and dark chocolate’s epicatechins

1:05:01 - Semaglutide

1:08:50 - Want something to do today? Drink a glass of water before each meal