Video Description

Sugar isn't just a sweet treat—it’s a "white powder" that hijacks your brain chemistry and hormones with the same addictive intensity as alcohol. Discover how to quit sugar and do a sugar detox / reset your "factory settings" and reverse chronic inflammation, brain fog, and mood swings in just 14 days with healthy eating. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of sugar addiction and why its impact on the modern brain mirrors the criteria for alcohol dependency. Dr. Mark Hyman reveals the "nefarious ways" excess sugar hijacks our metabolism, leading to a 150-pound-per-person yearly consumption rate that fuels global rates of depression and anxiety. You will learn how ultra-processed foods—which make up 60% of American calories—act as hidden "sugar bombs" in everything from salad dressings to school lunches. We explore the biological link between insulin resistance and mental health, including how "low-grade systemic inflammation" triggers the amygdala to create feelings of panic and fear. Most importantly, this video provides a step-by-step 14-day detox protocol to eliminate cravings, repair your microbiome, and reclaim your mental well-being through nutrient-dense, whole-food nutrition. View Show Notes From This Episode: https://bit.ly/ep-891 This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and Fatty 15. Right now, you can save 40% when you upgrade to Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to https://CozyEarth.com and use code DRHYMAN. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit https://Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started. (0:00) Introduction to the dangers and health issues of sugar (1:15) Statistics on sugar addiction and its prevalence in modern diets (2:06) The broad impact of sugar on health and mental well-being (4:09) US dietary guidelines and the presence of sugar in school lunches (7:04) Comprehensive look at sugar's impact on mental health and mood (11:00) Insulin resistance, stress responses, and their mental health implications (18:30) Strategies for a successful sugar detox and dietary recommendations (24:32) Lifestyle changes for blood sugar control, including supplements and exercise (27:01) Recap and the functional medicine approach to mental health