Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns

2026-07-10 · 64 min · episode 221 · 26 entities

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→ references Nature Wants Us Fat Surprising book

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://amazon.com/Nature-Wants-Us-Fat-Surprising/dp/1637740344
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→ references Pages website

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://liv3health.com/pages/shop
→ references @Myvitalc company

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://tiktok.com/@myvitalc
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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://myvitalc.com/
→ references livebeyondthenorms.com website

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": http://livebeyondthenorms.com/
→ references @Thefructosemodel website

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://youtube.com/@thefructosemodel

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mentioned Health & Fitness concept

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mentioned Fitness concept

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Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns
discusses Health & Fitness concept

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discusses Nutrition concept

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discusses Alternative Health concept

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mentioned Pages website

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://liv3health.com/pages/shop
mentioned myvitalc.com website

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://myvitalc.com/
mentioned livebeyondthenorms.com website

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": http://livebeyondthenorms.com/
mentioned @Thefructosemodel website

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://youtube.com/@thefructosemodel
references Pages website

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://liv3health.com/pages/shop
references myvitalc.com website

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://myvitalc.com/
references livebeyondthenorms.com website

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": http://livebeyondthenorms.com/
references @Thefructosemodel website

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://youtube.com/@thefructosemodel

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mentioned LIV3 Health company

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founded LIV3 Health company

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founder of LIV3 Health
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founder of LIV3 Health
mentioned @Myvitalc company

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://tiktok.com/@myvitalc
references @Myvitalc company

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://tiktok.com/@myvitalc

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mentioned Nature Wants Us Fat Surprising book

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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://amazon.com/Nature-Wants-Us-Fat-Surprising/dp/1637740344
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Link in episode "Your Health May Not Be Optimal Because of this Ancient Survival Switch | Chris Mearns": https://amazon.com/Nature-Wants-Us-Fat-Surprising/dp/1637740344

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mentioned Chris Burres person

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Episode description as stored

About 75% of people are actively trying to cut down on or completely cut out sugar from their diet. That is not surprising, because sugar contributes to serious illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. Unfortunately, cutting out every gram of added sugar might not be enough. Even if you manage to avoid sugar completely, your body will still produce fructose from stress, dehydration, alcohol, and high glycemic carbs. That is what Chris Mearns has spent years studying. Chris believes fructose is not just a dietary problem but a biological survival switch that modern life keeps permanently stuck in the on position. "You can give all the fructose you want to a cell, and it will keep taking it." ~ Chris Mearns Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned Nature Wants Us to Be Fat by Dr. Richard Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Wants-Us-Fat-Surprising/dp/1637740344 Sugar Shield by LIV3 Health: https://liv3health.com/pages/shop About Chris Mearns Chris Mearns is a metabolic researcher and founder of LIV3 Health, a company built around the role of fructose in chronic disease. He came to metabolic health through personal necessity, spending years studying fructose as a biological survival signal before co-authoring a preprint on the KHK-polyol axis. He developed Sugar Shield, a supplement targeting the fructose kinase pathway, and runs The Fructose Model on YouTube. Connect with Chris Mearns Website: https://www.livee3health.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismearns YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefructosemodel Connect with Chris Burres Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.