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! All our sources from this episode are available at: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/sweet-nothings-glucose-goddess-claims (02:30) Intro to the Glucose Goddess and her Supplement (07:35) Critiques of Pseudoscience (09:58) Understanding Blood Glucose and Diabetes (23:54) Normal Blood Glucose Levels and Postprandial Spikes (28:43) Harmful Effects of Pseudoscience and Herbal Supplements (36:49) Ethical Considerations (39:41) Regulation of Supplement Claims (41:36) Metformin and Supplements (43:28) Issues with CGMs and Monitoring Blood Sugar (46:14) Healthy People and CGM Monitoring (47:52) Holistic Approach to Health (48:57) Final Thoughts Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to [email protected], with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices