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What if sugar isn't just food... but a substance that hijacks your biology?

In this eye-opening episode of Pod of Inquiry, Dr. Barrett sits down with Mike Collins, founder of SugarDetox.com and former Chairman of the Board of the Food Addiction Institute, to challenge everything we've been taught about weight loss, cravings, and metabolic health.

Mike argues that for millions of people, sugar functions more like an addictive substance than a food. He explains why traditional advice like "eat less and exercise more" has failed so many people, and why some individuals may be biologically wired to struggle with sugar in ways others never experience.

Drawing from over 15 years of work helping people break free from sugar dependence, Mike shares his perspective on food addiction, obesity, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, autoimmune conditions, and the modern food environment.

🔍 In this episode, you'll discover:

➡️ Why sugar may belong in the addiction category rather than the food category

➡️ The surprising reason fructose often escapes detection on continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)

➡️ How sugar cravings may be driven by biology, not just willpower

➡️ The connection between fructose, gut health, and metabolic dysfunction

➡️ Why conventional weight-loss strategies often fail long-term

➡️ The evolutionary biology behind sugar-seeking behavior

➡️ Why women appear disproportionately affected by sugar addiction

➡️ What happens during Mike's 90-day sugar, flour, and caffeine elimination experiment

Dr. Barrett also shares insights from his own experience using continuous glucose monitoring and explores why some of Mike's ideas may help explain patterns clinicians observe every day.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, someone struggling with cravings, interested in metabolic health, or simply curious about the science behind sugar consumption, this conversation offers a thought-provoking perspective on one of the most controversial topics in nutrition.

⚠️ Note: The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and are intended to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Listeners should consult qualified healthcare professionals before making significant dietary or medical decisions.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:38 Mike's Sugar Addiction Origin Story
04:30 Sugar-Free Parenting Experiment
05:30 Building SugarDetox.com
07:03 Sugar vs Fat: The Nutrition Science Debate
12:02 Is Sugar a Food or a Drug?
16:18 Why Smart People Can't Quit Sugar
16:30 Sponsor: ValAsta Astaxanthin
18:10 Sugar vs Caffeine Addiction
21:00 The Fructose Problem
24:23 Fructose, Risk-Taking & Chimp Biology
25:00 Fructose and Leaky Gut
26:00 The Evolutionary Mismatch
27:48 Why Fructose Is So Misunderstood
29:18 Why Fructose Doesn't Spike Your CGM
31:00 How Sugar Recovery Actually Works
32:46 Sponsor: BBack 0524 Footwear
33:39 Why 95% of Clients Are Women
35:12 Sugar in Infant Formula
36:09 Genetics & Sugar Addiction
38:38 The Hidden Sugar in Carbs
39:41 Sugar's Impact on the Brain
42:23 Hidden Sweeteners & Cravings
45:28 Is Sugar Harmful If You're Fit?
47:30 The 90-Day Sugar Detox
48:25 Where to Find Mike Collins
48:51 Sponsor: StemRegen

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