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46. Uric Acid and Fructose

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In this episode, Judy and Laura share new insight into uric acid and fructose, and what it means for a meat-based carnivore diet. 

  • What is gout? And standard care’s recommendations
  • Normal ranges for uric acid
  • What is uric acid? What are purines?
  • What does it have to do with liver and organ meats? 
  • How uric acid can be different for ketogenic diets 
  • The concern of eating fruits + honey + liver with a meat-only carnivore diet
  • What if you can look healthy and seem to tolerate the additions?
  • Modern day fruits
  • Why is beer risky for carnivores?
  • The polyol pathway (switch)
  • Two camps of Carnivore: Healing illness & metabolic syndrome vs. health has a hobby
  • What the science shows
  • Liver can store toxins
  • What to do with hyper uricemia (high uric acid levels)
  • Dehydration: Drink to thirst
  • Sweeteners
  • How, when and how quickly you are consuming fructose is key
  • Exercise and uric acid
  • CGMs don’t measure fructose
  • Fruits and fructose load (examples)
  • Breakdown of honey and sugar

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RESOURCES

Dr. Richard Johnson

Purine-Rich Food List

Robert Lustig 

Fructose List

NwJ Fruit Post

CATG Ep 21 – Fruit on Carnivore

NwJ + Dr. David Perlmutter Interview

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SPONSORS: 

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LAURA’S RESOURCES: 

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JUDY'S RESOURCES:

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice. We always recommend working with your medical team. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.

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