Fructose is a mitochondrial toxin, disrupting energy production and leading to cellular damage
Dr. Ron Najafi explains how fructose damages mitochondria and blocks ATP production, forcing cells to convert excess calories into fat instead of energy. The liver packages this as triglycerides and sends it to fat tissue, a pathway he says drives obesity even in newborns exposed prenatally.
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