Season 3, Episode 3: Sugar, Insulin, And The Silent Fire

In this episode, I talk about blood sugar not only as a metabolic fact but as an immune signal. Glucose spikes drive oxidative stress, which drives inflammation, which keeps the immune system in a state of low-grade alert. I explain how advanced glycation end products, the body browning from the inside, accelerate aging and autoimmune activity. I also explain why the variability of your blood sugar matters more than the average, and why a person can eat the same food but experience different inflammatory consequences depending on how their blood sugar responds. This episode connects the everyday choice of food order and timing to the cellular signal that tells the immune system whether the body is under siege or at peace. Learn More The Autoimmune Heroes Recovery System - An online course for activating self-healing in autoimmune disease: LEARN MORE Become a Certified Epigenetics Coach - Learn to guide others through epigenetic transformation: LEARN MORE Sources Glucose spikes and oxidative stress. Monnier et al., JAMA, 2006, showing that swings in blood glucose generate more oxidative stress than steady high glucose. AGEs and inflammation. Vlassara and Uribarri on dietary advanced glycation end products and their role in driving inflammation and aging. Imprint Dr. Nicola Schmitz Epigenetics Coach Alter Health Instagram: @alter._health Website: www.dr-nicolaschmitz.com Contact: support@reply.dr-nicola-schmitz.com