Robert Lustig

Robert Lustig is an American pediatric endocrinologist and a prominent advocate against sugar consumption. He gained widespread recognition for his research linking sugar, particularly fructose, to obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. Lustig argues that sugar is toxic and contributes to addiction-like behaviors, negatively impacting public health. He has authored books and delivered influential lectures, encouraging changes in dietary guidelines and advocating for policy reforms to reduce sugar intake. His work emphasizes the importance of nutrition in health and highlights the role of processed foods in the obesity epidemic.