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Reversing Cellular Damage: 8 Underlying Causes of Metabolic Illness

The Dan Buettner Podcast·Dan Buettner·7 August 2026·1h 4m

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Is our modern diet causing damage deep within our cells? In this episode, pediatric endocrinologist and bestselling author Dr. Robert Lustig breaks down what he calls the "Hateful Eight"—the eight core subcellular pathologies driving chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome. Rather than treating these conditions as isolated illnesses, Dr. Lustig argues that modern medicine must look at the common root cause: how refined sugars, fructose, and ultra-processed foods disrupt cellular function from the inside out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices