EP 434 Your Body Makes Fructose During Stress Which Causes Weight Gain with Chris Mearns

What if fructose isn’t only something you consume? In this fascinating conversation with Chris Mearns, we explore the surprising connection between stress, fructose production, metabolism and weight gain including the idea that under certain conditions, the body can actually make fructose from glucose. We dive into why this matters for metabolic health and why understanding the body’s response to stress may be an important piece of the weight-loss puzzle. In this episode, we discuss: • How and why the body can produce fructose internally • The connection between stress and fructose metabolism • How metabolic dysfunction can change the way the body handles energy • Why our biology may respond differently depending on whether we are in a “feast” or “famine” environment • The fascinating hummingbird vs. bear comparison and what it can teach us about energy storage • The role of exercise and energy expenditure in metabolic health • How polyphenols may influence these metabolic pathways • Why weight gain and metabolic dysfunction are more complicated than simply “eat less and move more” • And what this emerging research could mean for people struggling with weight and metabolic health This conversation completely changed the way I think about fructose and I think you’ll find it fascinating too. So if you’ve ever wondered why your body seems to fight against weight loss, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Chris Mearns is the founder of LIV3 Health and the creator of the Fructose Model, a systems-based approach focused on how fructose metabolism may influence cellular energetics and contribute to chronic metabolic dysfunction. You can find out more about Chris' work here; Web - https://liv3health.com/pages/modelhealth REDDIT - https://www.reddit.com/r/sugarfree Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chris_liv3/ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing for more conversations on hormones, metabolism, nutrition, thyroid health, longevity, and evidence-informed approaches to wellness. 👇 Let me know in the comments: Have you ever used tissue salts or focused on improving your mineral status? I appreciate your support on these videos because they actually do take time, especially where studies are involved and I don't monetize them. So if you would like to support me in making my videos or podcasts, and would like me to keep doing it, it would really mean a lot to me if you bought me a coffee - I do love coffee. Thank you so much for your generosity. https://buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. #Fructose #MetabolicHealth #WeightLoss #Stress #Metabolism #InsulinResistance #Nutrition #WomensHealth #ChrisMearns