06/19/2026
Seed oils and high fructose corn syrup are both common ingredients in Ultra-Processed Foods, but what happens when they are consumed together?
In this clip from the Nick Jikomes, PhD, neuroscientist Nick Jikomes, PhD, speaks with Richard Johnson, MD, (Richard Johnson) about the potential relationship between fructose metabolism, fat storage, inflammation, and chronic disease.
Dr. Johnson is a professor of medicine who has conducted clinical practice and NIH-funded research on sugar metabolism since the late 1990s. His work focuses on the role of fructose in metabolic syndrome, obesity, and related diseases.
As interest in oil and fat quality continues to grow, conversations like these help consumers better understand the science behind everyday dietary choices.
Listen to the full episode:
“How Fructose Triggers Fat Storage & Alzheimer’s: Evolution Gone Wrong” (Episode #295)
🎙️ Nick Jikomes, PhD
🎙️ Richard Johnson