Cutting Against The Grain

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: 

    • Carnivore Cure 
    • KetoCon: Use CATG10 for 10% off your tickets

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      LAURA’S RESOURCES: 

      • Laura’s Discount Codes & Interviews
      • Laura’s Amazon
      • Laura's YouTube
      • Laura's Instagram

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        JUDY'S RESOURCES:

        • Judy’s Book, Carnivore Cure
        • Free #Carnivore75Hard Program
        • Nutrition with Judy Articles
        • Nutrition with Judy Resources
        • Judy's Instagram
        • Nutrition with Judy Podcast
        • Judy's YouTube
        • Judy's Facebook

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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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