Hidden Belly Fat: The Warning Signs You're Overweight & Not Healthy | Dr. Robert Lustig

[@andresalderete]

This is real education. Should be part of school program even college

[@annemccarron2281]

Wouldn't that be great? If a mandatory course in nutrition were necessary every year primary & secondary school & one in college, then people would be forced to learn healthy ways. I'm sure the meat & dairy industries would fight it though.

[@poolmilethirty2859]

Thanks a million Dr Lustig for not giving up on the fight and continuing to bring attention to the poisonous food that's in our grocery shelves all over the country. God bless you.

[@SmittyOne883]

I have learnt more watching your podcasts and listening to Dr Lustig than all the years of reading and listening to other so called professionals.

[@m33265]

Doctors also dont want to solve sugar problem. No sugar, no patients. No money, no drug prescription.

[@DuncanFer1]

Then stay away from doctors if you feel that way. Doctors will always be needed and valued.

[@m33265]

@@DuncanFer1 You will not need doctors. If your body have to repair, you must give him enough protein for doing this. On other side stop eating whatever is causing inflammation and oxidative stress. For 70 kilograms of your lean weight (weight without fat), you must eat at least 122 grams of protein every single day. Better is to eat 2 grams multiplied by your lean weight, so 140 grams of proteins every day. Than you will loose weight, your body will have enough protein for repairs. People today dont know how much proteins are eating. Processed food is very low in proteins and lot of sugar or sacharides. Body need exact zero grams of exogenous sacharides from food, we have gluconeogenesis in liver (endogenous glucose production), this process make enough glucose for your body / brain all day long.

[@MISAO_SAO]

I quit sugar on January 1, 2024 and I have absolutely no cravings to go back. I release sugar while on a 30-day fast and, when the fast ended, I couldn't justify going back to sugar.

[@MAGNUM2F]

At that time you had been off sugar for only 4 months. It's early days. Keep it up and good luck, but this has to be a lifetime commitment

[@ukiahsguitarsolos3436]

'To solve a problem, you have to solve the cause of the problem, not the result of the problem.' Brilliant. Yet most doctors can't get this concept. Truly sad.

[@ambition112]

1:01: 🔑 The scale lies about weight because there are three separate fat depots that contribute differentially to health. 3:38: 🔑 Visceral fat in patients with clinical depression can lead to weight loss, but also an increase in cortisol and liver fat. 6:41: 🩺 The speaker discusses the importance of getting various blood tests and highlights the misconception that certain ethnicities can eat whatever they want without gaining weight. 9:46: 🧠 Sugar consumption can lead to changes in behavior and brain function, including irritability, violence, cognition problems, and dementia. 12:39: 🔑 The most important thing is to solve the cause of a problem, not just the result. Recap by Tammy AI

[@kenadams5504]

The increased stress/cortisol in very depressed patients causes visceral fat .The clinical depression causes appetite loss and loss of fat around the body (subcutaneous fat.). Therefore , they lose general body fat and are visually thinner looking, but weigh more because of the increased amount of fat around their viscera/organs ,(verifiable with an mri scan).This is how Doctors realised that stress alone can cause visceral fat .

[@charlotteb.derrick5117]

I have finally found the truth about fatty liver....Thank you so much!

[@fuzzfacelogic789]

Most of human behaviour is simply habit. An easier way to deal with food is to ask, 'why am I eating this' and it is mostly due to desire which then leads to habit. After 'finding' a talk by Dr Robert Lustig a few years ago I eliminated any sugar, other than fruit, from my diet.

[@elinmansson5535]

”Why am i eating This” wow so true…

[@rexhorner599]

It is too bad most doctors don't have the time to hear what you're saying. I also think that even if they did, they may not do anything about it.

[@yuvalkapellner2551]

Because MDs are majorly a joke. And it is not their fault. If the medical schools and the entire medical system would have trained MDs just like scientists who work hard to earn their PhD then everything would have turned out alot better and medical services would end up to be a lot better. PhDs in physics for example or any line of the sciences are thinkers, people who look for solutions and are always Looking for ways to improve situations and solve problems. And MDs?. They are just technicians who follow protocols. They are Fancy techs with a Dr degree. Not all of course, but too many.

[@wendyrowland7787]

@@yuvalkapellner2551quite right. One is told that protocols govern what can and can’t be done.

[@TamaEnergy]

I'm a MD and feel sad about this

[@wendy4ronpaul]

@@TamaEnergyso change it

[@bibizeeboohoo741]

So true. 😞

[@chremis]

Dr. Lustig, a true giant within the community, so knowledgeable about matters good health, I follow his every word, and watch all his videos...so good

[@tonygil4137]

I’m so grateful for your podcast and dedication to our health. The world need to you and others alike that prioritizes health over wealth. Thank you so very much.

[@visco154]

Sugar definitely screws with the brain

[@yogeshdixit1]

The ending quote about 50% is just dope ! Great conversation! Thanks

[@geopietro]

"To solve a problem," you also need to measure the problem. Wonder why direct measurement of visceral fat, say via a Dexa scan, was not discussed. Once you know how much visceral fat one has, progress and protocol efficacy can then be determined. I had my first Dexa scan in June, 2023 and it was an eye opener. Thank you for this interview.

[@crh251]

I had a Body Dexa Scan done too in June. It was a real eye opener like you said. I had two pounds of visceral fat. I’ve been working on trying to get it down.

[@geopietro]

Now you know where you stand and have a target and course of action to follow. Excellent. Good luck.@@crh251

[@KarenG.-qs7wc]

What is a Dexa scan?

[@geopietro]

Google it. @@KarenG.-qs7wc

[@crh251]

@@KarenG.-qs7wc, a A DEXA scan is an imaging test that measures bone density. It can provide helpful details about your risk for osteoporosis and fractures. It can also measure your body composition such as body fat and muscle mass. You lie down on this table, and it scans your body from head to toe. The one I went to was called a Dexa Fit. It’s roughly the same as a Dexa Scan, but I was told the Dexa Scan is more accurate. I was able to get a reading on how much visceral fat I had inside around my organs.

[@chremis]

Keto worked wonders for me, 200 down to 160 lbs, ideal weight but "scales weight who cares" right but my new BIA smart scales give me a better breakdown.... subcutaneous fat green but visceral fat yellow warning....so my next challenge get the visceral fat reduced further...Dr. Lustig is a real hero for us low carbers

[@wheelofcheese100]

I’m familiar with the green and yellow 😂 in the app for the scale.

[@simonpalmer8784]

Great podcast, I'm so happy I've found Dr Lustig from watching your posts. He is a wealth of sound advice and has helped me change my own eating habits. This is now making me rethink what my 10 year old son eats and what I can do to help him eat the right foods as he grows into an adult!

[@avashavash1594]

You are the one that I do not want to miss one broadcast. Thank you!Stay safe!

[@monag.769]

Dr Lustig is so funny (that‘s actually what his name means in German) and so knowledgeable. Thank you🙏🏼

[@Cass-gi4kk]

This guy has such a great way of talking I love listening to him

[@reaver9]

Reducing insulne level is key. How do it? Remove: Refined carbs Sugar Amino acids protein powder Corn fed beef and chicken Exercise of certain type

[@rtd7066]

As a practitioner of complementary medicine....finally western medicine is starting to look for cause instead of treating a symptom. It would be interesting for you to recognize this by interviewing practitioners of complementary/energetic medicine and giving us our due instead of treating us dismissively as woo woo. If we work together we may be able to get to solutions sooner and be of greater benefit to all.

[@vatsmith8759]

Until 'complementary' medicine provides valid scientific evidence of its claims it will continue to be dismissed as woo woo.

[@janeblancaflor1567]

God bless you Dr. Lustig! Hope all drs.are like you👍

[@anitaaubert3884]

I really appreciate the short but very informative interviews. Dr. Lustig has perfect diction and delivery for me who understands a little English. THANKS (Google translate)

[@taqiraza6858]

Doctor is such a qualified person having lot of healthy knowledge about food and stuff I like his programs👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kenomstead986]

Such a courageous Doctor........ continue your great work......

[@shanti888]

This dude is so dramatic! Love it 😊

[@AngieLyke]

For those asking for captions in English. You set that up in your KZbin. Put your finger over the top right of the video. Three Little Wayne icons will appear click on CC for closed caption. There You Go in English.

[@temmyd.7382]

Absolutely agree, MD not treat us the source of the problem. Thanks Doc for enlightning interview, will rethink and fix my diet to fix my metabolic problem.

[@englishwiththiennguyen5926]

I have gained 9kg over the past 9 months and I was stressed out a lot during that time.

[@ssing7113]

I lost weight and first time ever got abs during the same thing 😂 It was the food man. I choose to not eat and yes also I eat whole food mainly plant based

[@abdullahbaj3020]

Introduction: - The speaker discusses the issue of people thinking they are healthy just because they appear thin, when they could have metabolic issues on the inside. Fat Depots in the Body: - There are three types of fat deposits - subcutaneous, visceral, and liver fat. - Subcutaneous fat is the fat under the skin that people can see. It takes around 22 pounds of gain before it causes health problems. - Visceral fat around the internal organs like the belly is actually caused by stress and cortisol levels. Only 5-6 pounds is needed in the belly before the liver is affected. - Liver fat is the most problematic, as just half a pound can lead to metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance. Hidden Metabolic Issues: - Many thin-appearing people unknowingly have fatty liver from sugar or alcohol consumption. Their liver is affected without it showing on their weight or appearance. - 88% of Americans have some degree of metabolic dysfunction according to statistics, showing how common underlying issues are. Fatty Liver in Children: - 20% of children now have liver fat unrelated to obesity, likely from sugar intake of juices, sodas, and processed foods. - Sugar consumption can impact brain development and behavior in children through neurotransmitter changes like glutamate and GABA levels. Advice for Parents: - Parents should avoid sugary drinks, juices, and highly processed foods for kids' lunches to prevent fatty liver development at a young age.

[@janetgordon902]

Wonderful explanation!

[@stevendaniel8126]

Brilliant interview. Life-saving presentation.....

[@catherineferguson8452]

Thank you so much!! Powerful! Your helping more than any medication could❤️

[@iloveyellow7214]

Hello Im in 35°c (95°f) Manila, and I started avoiding sugar yesterday. No I dont look at the label of our stuff yet to know how much sugar the product has But because of your video I became self-conscious of it. I dont know how or what what I'll feel after 99 days of avoiding sugar all day but Im willing to test it. Thank you for sharing this type of videos in your channel Be safe and healthy wherever you are Mr. Chatterjee 🥳🥰

[@umakurma-i4s]

Dr. Lustig, have a question regarding how can we reverse the damage that sugar has done to all of us, specifically the kids?? How can we clean up the fat on liver, lifestyle changes and/or medications? Appreciate your thinking. Thanks!

[@felipearbustopotd]

Look up Dr Sean O'Mara.... he has a potential solution.

[@alexi2460]

My UCMed cardiologist said when you have these symptoms what do you do, I said stop eating as in intermittent fasting, after the third time I said I stopped eating, she said you have to start statins... and she acted like I was stupid

[@dctrex]

Excellent lecture, Dr Lustig! However the medical profession has to fight against strong forces like big pharma, big, agriculture, soda industry, cereal industry, etc who have no interest in educating the public!

[@bullerfnis1961]

If you are confused when it comes to feeding yourself, then just wait for the next episode. You would be even more confused whatever you put in your mouth and there will be a solution to that question the day after tomorrow and the day after tomorrow again and I know the day after tomorrow, and then we start all over….

[@mikebutler7605]

Brilliant doc. Incredible grasp of physiology and biochemistry of the human body.

[@nela2911]

thank you

[@marlothecontrarian6747]

Gratitude.

[@tomjones2348]

I greatly appreciate Dr. Lustig's information but I find it very difficult to listen to the interviewer. I'll look for Dr. Lustig interviews somewhere else.

[@philippelouviot8017]

Thank you so much for the qualities of your videos with Doc Lustig 👍 Bravo 👏

[@riptideHI]

What is a “sugar rush” or “sugar high” ? What happens when I eat an apple? Kid eats sugar and is wildly energized…

[@fearnot4292]

I love Robert Thank you so much for this content

[@SpearChuckUngawa]

The scale is a liar! For the last 3 years I've been juicing or blending for nutritional saturation. Two years ago I started limiting the 5 commodities the USDA subsidizes to FOOD INC. They're all GMO, inflammatory and used to replace fiber in packaged foods. I fast for at least 15 hours until I habs 2-3 kiwi (to prevent clots) and homemade lactobacillus reuteri We eat salads most nights. I've lost 55 pounds and could lose another 20 but the bod doesn't want to! All the markers in the A1C test are on target and I don't drink. I look and feel great but my ideal weight is still 25lbs. less. What gives?

[@annemccarron2281]

Don't juice - you're destroying all that great fiber😊

[@MaSa-bp5qe]

Stop drinking juice. It’s all sugar. Eat the damn fruit.

[@SpearChuckUngawa]

I put my Omega 900 in the closet and now use the KichenAid 3.5 cup blender/chopper.@@annemccarron2281

[@MaSa-bp5qe]

I am also within the range of “healthy” BMI but I had about 12 A1c all of a sudden.

[@choco.es.unlimited]

I think bmi numbers are bs, i never believed bmi.

[@billg4630]

So reduce cortisol to reduce belly fat??

[@felipearbustopotd]

3:14 that is exactly what Dr Lustig is saying, Suffice to say, I am sure eating inxs of one's needs in kcals can be added to that equation.

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

how do you know how much fat is in the liver?

[@missp8373]

I must admit the lifestyle I adopted about 20 years ago that being the 'Hay diet' which implies you eat carbs separately from protein meals has helped enormously. It is better on the stomach and it reduces the desire for sweet foods over all. I have also been vegetarian for 30 years and my weight is normal especially for my age as most women in the UK put weight on in middle age and I get so many compliments about my slim figure. I definately recommend people to cut back on the carbs.

[@farrokhfarr2694]

Thanks Dr lustig ❤

[@wendyrowland7787]

If governments actually cared about us they would ban harmful products such as sugary drinks and vapes. You have to ask why they don’t? We desperately need doctors who update on their knowledge. Do they have to go on refresher and updating courses as many in other professions? I would like to know. 15:21

[@johanna6050]

It's called freedom. Just inform the people and let them make their own decisions, rather than letting the government mandate a legal substance. Look at how the tobacco industry has changed due to an informed populice. Always be on the lookout for tyranny.

[@wendyrowland7787]

@@johanna6050 the NHS has to pick up the pieces.

[@johanna6050]

@@wendyrowland7787 Exactly, and that is an argument against government run/socialist healthcare.

[@annemccarron2281]

I believe when food is full of toxins that result in damage to the brain, liver, kidneys, etc they should be excluded from sells. Sugar, in large amounts, is a toxin to many areas of the body.

[@christokok1630]

​@@johanna6050people who smoke did better than people who don't during covid. Something todo with the nicotine receptors. I've read that many times since covid!?

[@gerafinali4384]

Is this all to say that sugar is really bad for you?

[@sandyvonharten39]

Thank you ❤🙏❤️

[@pepita2437]

I know sugar is very bad, but it's so easy to exercise if I eat some kind of sweets. If I don't eat some kind of sugar, I always feel drained, and very tired during exercise.

[@texastea5686]

Yikes

[@margomoore4527]

You are burning sugar. Your body needs to learn how to burn fat. Dr. Mindy Pelz thinks you should be able to switch back and forth.. Carnivores/keto advise switching to fat burning primarily. By eliminating most carbs you should be able to switch fat burning fairly quickly. This is a summary-there’s more to it, but that’s what would liberate you from needing sugar for energy. Depending on your size, you might try to make sure you get 25-30 grams of complete protein with each meal (of 3). Then fill up on non-sweet, non-starchy veg. There is a way out if you want it.

[@carmenross1077]

I just really like ff Dr.Lustig, thank you Doc

[@TrudyContos-gq1bw]

I now think I'll will go on a clinical vacation to detox myself of synthroid, all steroidal prescribed meds, and no added sugars and eat whole foods. At this point to me it can't kill me any sooner than the ignorance of my doctors or intentional lack of suggestions who knows . But, now that I have some information it's up to me to now change my life style habits and my lack of instructions from physicians that prescribe without even looking at what the side effects of singular causes in me. Never mind the documented pharmaceutical facts and facts in the hospital er noted . So I thank Dr Ludwig for all his research and his colleagues also. I'm 7 yrs behind but, maybe I can live a better quality of life til with prayers and self advocation for health. I found it alarming to see and hear that friends and relatives and the amount of people and the cancer center were I was treated not one obese person . But, be about the way people put on wild being on the AIS at the amount of depression no energy paid in the joints that was it from The Young. Hey I'm post post going through this bc I'm postmenopause this does not compute!!! Yeah yeah it's estrogen coming from my fat cells ... Well than you should have a cure or had one century ago. Doctors did an intentional and intentionally an injustice to woman. Your pick, but your choice to be healthier now with the information now give and the truth that backfired in thE COVID 18 but as far back as ..... We need to demand they find or put forth the cure for post menopause or is it delayed high glucose levels damaging our microchindria to be able to fight off the post menapause metabolic diseases causing most endocrine cancers or all of them who knows.

[@annalexander6042]

I've started taking stevie powder as dr berg said

[@darrylm3627]

😄👍Good Stuff, Great Tips

[@annetteannette3808]

thank you

[@vivianbrill9765]

What about whole fruit? Dried fruit?

[@SilverJ56]

There is the sugar molecule of fructose in fruit. It's still SUGAR. Most of the top metabolic health researchers are telling patients to avoid the intake of fructose. It seems like nonsense to us SUGAR addicts!!

[@Ttlwar]

So don't make fun of overweight people, skinny fat people for a few reasons

[@themighty6]

I would like to measure my fat levels, ive use scans at gyms and they all under measure.

[@carl2carl257]

😮 thank you

[@carinaviljoen856]

Amazing. !!!..

[@albikapllani2119]

God bless

[@seanreynolds6876]

What is ironic in watching this is that KZbin is going hard advertising sugary processed crap.

[@user-ch4ex3yy4l]

what about fructose in whole fruits like grapes?

[@raghupala9935]

English subtitles would be of great help.Sometimes we do not understand the accent.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Hit the CC button. Subtitles there.

[@-owatts3589]

How do we get rid of belly fat?

[@therese3960]

8:02... please.. parents who are introducing solids to their babies... listen and heed the good doctors' warning. I wish I knew then what I know now.

[@DoctorWhoNo1A]

My question is this: since you don't know which 50% is the truth, how did you come to the conclusion that 50% of what you teach is true? What if it's just 10% or 5%?

[@JennWatson]

Is stevia sweetener ok instead of sugar?

[@TomCapel-il7of]

It’s a lot better but can still cause your pancreas to excrete insulin as it expects sugar when the taste buds get the sweetness. If you need to get off sugar it’s the way forward.

[@wendyrowland7787]

@@TomCapel-il7ofand that in turn demands an intake of more carbs to bring back equilibrium.

[@TamaEnergy]

Might be bad for gut microbiom

[@TerriblePerfection]

No

[@aafgahfah]

no it’s not ok. stop sweetening everything. what are you? a 5 year old?

[@hi-tych]

People told me this for years of my life. To care most things you'd have to go back to the natural ways of living. Which is true, doctor Sebi has been saying that as well. Works well so far. Bow I just can get rid of this dang sugar . Lol

[@Astral_Dusk]

The weight is casual, the microbiome is taking things serious Hardcore version: 1:23 do these "genes" make me look fat? Definitely never answer that.

[@Buzz_Kill71]

Re-think health!

[@gailconlon9507]

What book??

[@prettypurple7175]

HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM////

[@Jamison-yz8ij]

This information is not for our doctors, who are in bed with America’s pharmaceutical industry. This information is for US and global citizens to bring to their doctors attention after implementing the suggested changes. As of 12/11/2023 here’s mine. Doctor help, or MD SOS: the caveat, don’t put your health or need for help in your doctor’s hands. I’ve cut out meat and diary (MD) from my diet. I am consciously and daily removing sugar, oil and salt (SOS) from my diet. My next annual physical is due 3/30/2024. I won’t tell my doctor about my lifestyle changes, until then. I am eager to see what my next annual physical, and blood work will reveal.

[@earth7451]

What fat is removed with a tummy tuck or liposuction?

[@sarahy9513]

Subcutaneous fat.

[@earth7451]

@@sarahy9513 - Thank you for the reply.👍🏼😇

[@FaithWatkins-f2w]

What is a reasonable amount of sugar to have?

[@FaithWatkins-f2w]

I'm not talking about cinnamon rolls and donuts but little treats are nice from time to time? Is that it, frequency? Or make sure to exercise so that the glucose gets used? Or go for a walk?? It's hard to imagine sustaining a no-sugar life forever.

[@annalexander6042]

How can a scale be wrong dr

[@kriordan25]

Agree with what you are saying but the people opposing you are not woke Woke is someone who is aware of and opposed to racial and gender prejudice In other words something that everyone should be

[@proudchristian77]

vegetarian diet & exercise yealds no fat anywhere, how fat get in there if we dont put it there ? 💝🥑 our only fat ! Yum .

[@praveenb9048]

What is the term he mentions at 07:22 that sound like "toe feed" ?

[@joeyisho5370]

I believe this is TOFI: Thin on the Outside, Fat on the Inside.

[@fatimaarcaro8979]

🎉😮 ok thanks🎉😊

[@kenadams5504]

Packaged Food should have a warning label about Added Sugar .A particular politician "deep sixed" such a proposed warning label (he blocked this proposal).That politician is now asking to be re- elected .His name rhymes with the word "lump".

[@ArcoZakus]

"Packaged Food" = oxymoron. How did our ancestors ever survive without "warning label"s? Just take responsibility for your own health and stop believing that any politicians are looking out for you. See: "Junk Food vs. Real Food (7 Ways to Tell the Difference) + BONUS"-- KenDBerryMD 2021-12-18 ( 20: 31 )

[@denniskettinger9900]

I don't believe it!

[@tarunarachmad3976]

2:41

[@kingofallmediums2123]

That makes sense. The type of ppl that stole Uncle Junior’s car 🚙 eat a lot of sugar/carbs 😲 😲 😲 😲 😲 😲 😲 😲 🤣

[@barbzingale2636]

All women care what the scale reads

[@AW-zy1kw]

This is 100% the opposite of “woke”

[@kemalkurt989]

❤❤❤

[@studiosinger]

I really like this guest but his other video 6 months ago showed he isn’t in good physical shape either?😮 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXq6g6CFfreSea8si=gR1w7bvXpQob6buP

[@nirmaladrieskens4338]

💕💕💕

[@kitty1256x]

👍👍👍👍

[@kingofallmediums2123]

Chicken nuggets 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@simpleton2090]

My doctor would let me die before she listened to me about this. Doctors are a joke these days…not all but a large majority. They are in it for the clout.

[@janetgordon902]

Agree!!

[@brad8183]

woke in a "good" way not the ultra progressive way.

[@ppss.6302]

I smell quacks.