Coke’s secret playbook to keep you addicted to sugar with Calley Means

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Paul Saladino1h 56m · 2023-12-12

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Well SupportedHunter-gatherer societies offer comparable life expectancy to modern populations if individuals survive to adolescence, with a better healthspan.Well SupportedSeed oils are included in baby formulas to match the linoleic acid content of human breast milk.Well SupportedLinoleic acid in seed oils increases anandamide and 2-AG in the brain, which binds to CB1 receptors and induces hunger.Well SupportedHeart and Soil supplements, including Moon Memory and Brain, are made from grass-fed, grass-finished, regeneratively raised cattle from New Zealand.Well Supported

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Obesity is not observed in hunter-gatherer tribes.

Well SupportedThe drug rimonabant, a CB1 receptor antagonist, was effective at reversing obesity and diabetes by affecting the cannabinoid receptor.

Well SupportedAn animal-based diet can be affordable, costing less than $15 per day at stores like Walmart or Target.

Not SupportedHunter-gatherers do not necessarily live short lives; high infant and childhood mortality rates can be conflated with adult lifespan.

Well SupportedHunter-gatherer tribes do not suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes, heart attacks, or autoimmune conditions, unlike Westernized populations.

Well SupportedLess than 1% of medical students in the United States understand the phenomenon of nutrition's impact on health.

Well SupportedConsuming organ meats from good quality farms is critical for optimal human health.

Well SupportedDihydro vitamin K1 can inhibit the formation of vitamin K2 in the human body.

Partially SupportedLife expectancy has been relatively flat for the past 100 years when controlling for infectious diseases, and medical interventions have worsened chronic conditions.

Not SupportedSeed oils are not good for humans.

Partially SupportedGestational diabetes, miscarriages, erectile dysfunction, and PCOS are increasing significantly, indicating a decline in metabolic health.

Partially SupportedBreast milk from mothers consuming a standard American diet has higher levels of linoleic acid compared to breast milk from hunter-gatherer populations.

Partially SupportedEarly onset of puberty in girls, as young as age eight, is becoming common and is being redefined as normal by some medical professionals.

Partially SupportedEndogenous and exogenous cannabinoids trigger hunger via receptors in the duodenum.

Partially SupportedAt least 70% of food stamp usage is directed towards ultra-processed foods, with 10% specifically used for soda.

Not SupportedLifestyle changes can positively alter health outcomes despite genetic predisposition.

Partially SupportedSynthetic infant formulas often contain high levels of linoleic acid because it is prevalent in women's breast milk.

Partially Supported95% of healthcare costs are for chronic condition management.

Partially Supported95% of people can significantly improve their health by changing food quality and adopting simple lifestyle practices.

Partially SupportedThe prevalence of childhood obesity and consumption of highly processed foods is a significant issue, affecting children as young as four years old.

Partially SupportedThe shift to a high-carbohydrate diet following the 1990s food pyramid led to a 20% increase in the percentage of carbohydrates in the American diet within five years.

Well SupportedFood companies spend 11 times more on funding foundational nutrition research than the NIH.

Partially SupportedApproximately 90% of US government agricultural subsidies go to corn, soy, and wheat, which are foundational to ultra-processed foods and seed oils.

Partially SupportedParents should prioritize buying beef for their children over other sacrifices due to food quality's paramount importance.

Partially SupportedConsuming inflammatory foods, specifically added sugar, seed oils, and highly processed grains, will negatively impact a child's life outcomes.

Partially SupportedFeeding a child a half-pound of ground beef per day provides significant nutrients and is superior to a Snickers bar.

Partially SupportedApproximately 90% of US government subsidies go to corn, soy, and wheat, which are foundational ingredients for ultra-processed foods and seed oils.

Partially SupportedFor approximately 150-200 years, all humans followed a strict circadian rhythm due to lack of artificial light and limited travel, which is wired into our DNA.

Not SupportedThe combination of high fructose corn syrup and seed oils erodes metabolic health.

Not SupportedThe American Diabetes Association's focus is on treating diabetes rather than preventing it, despite accepting funding from sugary drink companies.

Partially SupportedBeing more in tune with food, movement, and circadian rhythms compensates for the modern lifestyle.

Partially SupportedDisrupting natural circadian rhythms through artificial light and reduced movement has negatively impacted human health.

Partially SupportedThe American food supply contains growth hormones, pesticides, and estrogen-mimicking chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Partially SupportedAmericans consume approximately one ton of food per year full of hormone-disrupting chemicals and neurotoxins.

Partially SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup was allegedly weaponized by former tobacco scientists to make food more addictive.

Partially SupportedThe book 'Good Energy' by Dr. Casey Means focuses on metabolic health as the core paradigm of health.

Partially SupportedNovo Nordisk paid doctors over $38 million in 2021, including payments to those promoting the idea that obesity is a brain disease unrelated to diet or lifestyle.

Partially SupportedIntroducing solid foods like steak to infants can be beneficial for jaw development and is a historically accepted practice.

Partially SupportedThe Amish people exhibit significantly lower rates of cancer, longer lifespans, and lower rates of chronic conditions compared to the general population.

Partially SupportedTargeted strategies focused on ultra-processed foods could potentially eliminate heart disease and diabetes in the United States.

Not SupportedThe USDA recommends nutrition guidelines that permit added sugar in a two-year-old's diet.

Partially SupportedModern humans experience a significant decline in functionality in the last decade of life, a phenomenon not observed in the Hadza people.

Partially SupportedLiquid sugar, particularly fructose, is a primary driver of increased diabetes rates among children.

Partially SupportedUsing tax-free FSA/HSA funds for grass-fed meat, liver, raw milk, and exercise can improve the microbiome.

Partially SupportedHormones and chemicals in food are suspected causes for the earlier onset of puberty and impacts on sexual functioning and development.

Partially SupportedThe American Academy of Pediatrics recommends semaglutide as a first-line defense for overweight or obese children and adults, requiring a weekly injection for life.

Not SupportedInflammation and insulin resistance are linked to neuroinflammation and depression.

Not SupportedCoca-Cola has funded organizations like the American Diabetes Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, which set standards of care for diseases.

Not SupportedChildren who are pre-diabetic are likely to experience a more depressed and tortured life with worse mental health, earlier death, and poorer performance.

Partially SupportedFour quarter-pound McDonald's patties provide one pound of 100% beef.

Not SupportedThe federal school lunch program lacks nutrition standards and is a primary source of poor nutrition for children.

Partially SupportedInflammation causing sinus infections may be related to underlying diabetes.

Partially SupportedDiabetes is a form of cellular metabolic dysfunction that impacts brain energy production and leads to a life of devastation.

Not SupportedPatients often receive multiple prescriptions without addressing underlying metabolic dysfunction.

Partially SupportedDomesticated dogs fed processed foods and seed oils have high rates of obesity and depression.

Partially SupportedThe rise in early onset diabetes and Alzheimer's are consequences of insulin resistance.

Not SupportedThe medical industry promotes a narrative that many chronic diseases are primarily genetic.

Partially SupportedWild giraffes, lions, and humans are not obese or depressed.

Partially SupportedInternal medicine residency rotations at the University of Washington involve working 80+ hours per week.

Partially SupportedPuberty is starting earlier, particularly in America, with unknown causes.

Partially SupportedSimple health practices like walking barefoot, sun exposure, moderate outdoor exercise, adequate sleep, minimizing RF radiation exposure, and eating unprocessed foods are effective.

Partially SupportedA study from the NIH and Tufts Nutrition School concluded that Lucky Charms are healthier than beef.

Partially SupportedIncreased spending on chronic disease management correlates with an increase in chronic diseases.

Not SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup, refined sugar, and seed oils may be harmful due to potential heavy metal contamination, increased hunger, and negative effects on vitamin K2 metabolism.

Not SupportedThe American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation to introduce processed grains like puffs as a first food for infants is questionable, especially given the high levels of heavy metals found in them.

Not SupportedThere is collusion between the food industry and the healthcare system regarding addictive food and root causes of illness.

Not SupportedDietary interventions were discouraged for patients with severe sinus inflammation.

Partially SupportedThe Food Compass study's lead funder was the leading maker of almond milk, and the study stated that chocolate almond milk is healthier than grass-fed milk.

Partially SupportedA president could immediately stop recommending sugar to children through USDA guidelines, which would influence guidelines for hospitals, schools, and jails, and potentially reduce sugar consumption at social events.

Partially SupportedDenmark's policy of allowing food stamps only for unprocessed foods is associated with good metabolic and general health statistics in Nordic countries.

Partially SupportedA significant portion of medical costs are linked to preventable foodborne illnesses.

Partially SupportedProcessed packaged applesauce has been linked to significant lead exposure.

Partially SupportedDoctor-prescribed exercise or specific foods can qualify for tax-free FSA/HSA spending.

Partially SupportedModern diets, including produce sprayed with chemicals and grown in nutrient-depleted soil, contribute to poor health.

Partially SupportedLiving on a regenerative farm and understanding food sources is critically important for health and spirit.

Partially SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup consumption in children activates dopamine reward centers in the brain similarly to adult drug addiction.

Partially SupportedThe increasing prevalence of early-onset diabetes in children and early-onset Alzheimer's in adults suggests a downstream effect of insulin resistance and diabetes.

Partially SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup was used to make food more addictive by shutting off satiety signals.

Partially SupportedThe company tred.com enables tax-free spending on supplements, natural foods, and exercise with a doctor's note.

Partially SupportedThe effect of high-fructose corn syrup on a child's brain is comparable to that of a drug addict.

Partially SupportedDariusafarain, who conducted a meta-analysis on seed oils, has received consulting payments from processed food companies and industry lobbying groups.

Partially SupportedBribes totaling over $30 million in 2021 were paid in relation to the prescription of obesity drugs.

Not SupportedMedia outlets uncritically promote GLP-1 agonists as a miracle cure for obesity without investigating potential harms.

Not SupportedDeclining life expectancy and increasing rates of chronic diseases in children indicate systemic issues.