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Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
In this podcast episode, the Nurse Doza discusses the negative effects of Halloween candy on our health, particularly in relation to fatty liver disease. He explains that high fructose corn syrup, which is commonly found in Halloween candy, is directly linked to fatty liver and can be harmful when consumed in excessive amounts. The host advises those with fatty liver disease or concerns about it to avoid eating Halloween candy.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 START
02:07 Halloween candy can cause fatty liver.
07:06 Candy can cause fatty liver.
10:25 Artificial dyes in candy affect behavior.
20:55. Avoid Halloween candy for health.
21:12 Artificial sweeteners can worsen depression.
30:04 Limit or avoid Halloween candy.
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Show Notes
1. The Hidden Dangers of High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) in Halloween Candy: Most processed foods, including candies, contain HFCS, and the average American consumes about 50 grams daily12.
HFCS is created when enzymes are added to corn syrup, converting glucose to fructose3.
Fructose triggers the production of fats in the liver[^5^][^6^][^9^][^10^][^11^].
Excessive fructose consumption may cause a leaky gut leading to fatty liver disease[^10^][^11^].
Some sources also indicate the presence of mercury in HFCS.
2. ADHD Links to Artificial Colors in Candy: The increase in ADHD cases may be linked to synthetic food dyes1. Around 33% of children with ADHD might respond positively to a dietary intervention.
3. Effects of Candy Ingredients on Memory and Brain Health: Blue No. 1, used for artificial blue coloring, is permeable to the blood-brain barrier1. Certain chemicals used in candies have been linked to cancer.
4. Artificial Sweeteners & Mental Health: High-aspartame diets have been linked to mood issues and impaired spatial orientation1. Aspartame exposure can produce anxiety-like behavior in mice.
5. Migraines Triggered by Candy Ingredients: Migraines may be triggered by formaldehyde, a byproduct of aspartame.
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Footnotes
^1^ "How High-Fructose Intake May Trigger Fatty Liver Disease." National Institutes of Health (NIH). https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/how-high-fructose-intake-may-trigger-fatty-liver-disease
^2^ Stevens, L.J., et al. "Dietary Sensitivities and ADHD Symptoms: Thirty-five Years of Research." Clinical Pediatrics. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0009922810384728
^3^ "Certain Food Dyes and Cancer." Cancer Research UK. https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-controversies/cosmetics-and-toiletries#Cosmetics1
^4^ "Aspartame and its effects on health." BMJ. https://www.bmj.com/content/327/7417/751
^5^ Abdelmalek, M.F., et al. "Increased fructose consumption is associated with fibrosis severity in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease." Hepatology. https://aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/hep.23535
^6^ Small, D.M., DiFeliceantonio, A.G. "Processed foods and food reward." Science. https://science.sciencemag.org/content/363/6425/346
^7^ "How is high fructose corn syrup made?" University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. https://ucanr.edu/sites/WREC/files/271885.pdf
^8^ Dufault, R., et al. "Mercury from chlor-alkali plants: measured concentrations in food product sugar." Environmental Health. https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1476-069X-8-2
^9^ "Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Candy Bar." Hersheyland. https://www.hersheyland.com/products/hersheys-cookies-n-creme-candy-bar-1-55-oz.html
^10^ Miele, L., et al. "Increased intestinal permeability and tight junction alterations in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease." Hepatology. https://aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/hep.22848
^11^ Spruss, A., Bergheim, I. "Dietary fructose and intestinal barrier: potential risk factor in the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease." Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0955286309000726