Ep. 117: Fructose Malabsorption, Protecting Against Alcohol, & Brain Injuries and Inflammation (Q & A)

In this episode we discuss: Concerns surrounding fructose malabsorption and whether fructose is really a FODMAP Whether you need to be concerned about excess fructose in foods Whether you should avoid sugar and supplement with fish oil for brain inflammation Diet and supplement strategies for brain injuries The impacts of drinking alcohol from the Bioenergetic view   Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide   Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/   The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-117-fructose-malabsorption-protecting-against-alcohol-and-brain-injuries-and-inflammation-q-and-a   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:15 – how fructose gets absorbed in the small intestine 4:24 – the optimal fructose to glucose ratio and how to tell if you have fructose malabsorption 8:41 – the details of how glucose helps with fructose absorption 12:04 – which foods have a high fructose to glucose ratio 16:24 – issues with FODMAP categorization and whether fructose is really a FODMAP 21:23 – listening to your body and understanding individual context vs following rigid “food rules” 27:39 – anti-inflammatory diets and whether we should avoid sugar and supplement with fish oil to reduce brain inflammation 32:06 – dietary and supplement strategies to promote an anti-inflammatory state in the brain 39:15 – the effectiveness of red-light therapy, methylene blue, progesterone, exogenous ketones, and polyphenols in treating brain injuries 44:31 – why we don’t want to prioritize omega 3s in the diet and whether eating fish is any better than fish oil supplementation 47:21 – reducing inflammation with the use of aspirin 47:53 – the main concerns with drinking alcohol: intestinal permeability, endotoxin production, and liver health 52:32 – stress-relieving supplement alternatives to alcohol and the effects of alcohol on vitamins and minerals 54:37 – strategies to mitigate the effects of alcohol in the short-term 58:14 – whether it makes sense to drink alcohol, alcohol use as a coping mechanism, and the impact of culture 1:00:07 – more strategies for mitigating the effects of alcohol in the short and long term