"Many of Peat's followers believe that he advocated large amounts of sugar, but that's not the case. Sugar, or glucose more specifically, is necessary for cellular health. Refined sugar can be a problem, especially in large amounts. The issue really boils down to your microbiome, which Peat didn't really understand as many technical advances have been made since he was actively learning."
"He certainly warned about the hazards of endotoxin, but I suspect he may not have fully appreciated the power of the microbiome. The contention within the bioenergetic medicine community is that it's wise to avoid starch and replace it with ripe fruit. They mostly believe fruit is the ultimate carbohydrate, but I now suspect starch may be the ideal type of carb, but only if your gut microbiome is optimal."
Bioenergetic medicine links diet, microbiome, and metabolic health. Glucose is necessary for cellular health, while refined sugar in large amounts can cause problems. Microbiome composition critically determines whether starch or ripe fruit is the preferable carbohydrate. Starch may be the ideal carbohydrate if the gut microbiome is optimal. Many people have poor gut health and therefore tolerate significant starch poorly. Mitochondrial dysfunction is common, reducing cellular energy production and impairing gastrointestinal tract health. Endotoxin exposure is a concern, and manipulation of cellular energy pathways is being explored as a strategy to combat cancer.
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