Dr. Robert H. Lustig

Dr. Robert H. Lustig is a pediatric endocrinologist and professor known for his research on nutrition and obesity. He highlights how excessive consumption of added sugars, especially fructose, contributes to metabolic issues like weight gain, insulin resistance, and related diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Lustig advocates for reducing sugar intake, improving diet quality, and understanding how certain foods affect hormones and health. His work emphasizes the importance of diet, lifestyle changes, and public health policies to combat obesity and related metabolic disorders.