#69 - How sugar affects kids (Austin McGuffie & Dr. Robert Lustig)

Content Creator, Austin McGuffie, AKA Metabolism Mentor, sat down with Levels advisor and author of Metabolical, Dr. Robert Lustig, to chat about Rob's insight on kids sugar intake and how it affects their metabolic health.

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(08:21) - Sugar is damaging kids’ mitochondria
(17:16) - The more dangerous fat
(22:03) - Kids need better nutrition education
(25:27) - Infants get introduced to sugar early
(27:27) - Fat was removed, but sugar was added
(32:06) - Sugar causes behavioral issues
(35:17) - Kids can have sugar addiction
(37:33) - Diet soda is bad too
(43:20) - Educate the child and the parents
(46:46) - Get rid of sugary drinks

Transcripts & Show Notes

Watch the Video – https://youtu.be/I3d7zCHFW2c