Understanding the damaging effects of Fructose on your brain and body. We discuss Fructose's impact on hunger cues and reward centers in the brain, its effect on brain development, and metabolic dysfunction. We also touch on oxidative stress, glycation, carbohydrates, and the strategies you may explore to optimize your health.  Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: 0:32 Introduction1:32 Glucose Is The Molecule Of Life 2:22 Fructose Impact On Hunger 4:45 Leptin And Brain Development 8:20 Fructose And BDNF 10:03 Fructose And Reward Centres Of Brain 17:58 Fructose and Metabolic Processes 22:53 Oxidative Stress 28:33 Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Fructose  31:33 Truth about Carbohydrates 40:57 Strategies You May Explore For Better Health More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!