Sweet Nothings: The Glucose Goddess Sugarcoats Claims

On this week's episode of the pod, we are joined (again!) by the Docs Who Lift -- Drs. Karl and Spencer Nadolsky -- to discuss the 'Glucose Goddess' and her "Anti-Spike" supplement. We dig into the supplement's ingredients and how effective they really are (or aren't). We discuss blood sugar fluctuations and why short-term changes usually don't impact our health. We explore how our bodies use sugar, bust the myth that "natural" means "safe," and talk about possible risks for disordered eating and unnecessary health worries. Finally, we cover healthy ways for diabetics to manage their condition and why people without diabetes shouldn't try to control their glucose levels. You do not want to miss this!

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Resources

• Dr. Spencer Nadolsky: @drnadolsky; Dr. Karl Nadolsky: @drkarlnadolsky

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