Brain Fit with Robert Love

Sugar, Alzheimer's, and Type 3 Diabetes with Mike Collins, aka Sugar Free Man

Brain Fit with Robert Love

Show Notes

Is sugar quietly hijacking your brain chemistry and your memory? Mike Collins, aka the original “Sugar-Free Man” and founder of SugarAddiction.com, explains how fructose and refined sugar drive fatty liver, dopamine dysregulation, mood swings, and type 3 diabetes risk, then outlines a practical 90-day reset.

We cover leaky gut, caffeine–sugar wiring, fruit traps, and how to swap substance-based dopamine for effort-based habits. You’ll learn why cutting sugar can restore your energy, sharpen your memory, and even stabilize your emotions.

If you’ve ever struggled to quit sugar or wondered why it feels impossible, this conversation will give you the science and the hope you need. Tune in and discover how to take back control of your brain and your health.

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“The #1 thing people report after quitting sugar is that their brain came back online.” ~ Mike Collins

In this Episode: - Introduction to Mike Collins (the original “Sugar-Free Man”) - Fructose as a psychoactive; dopamine downregulation - What improves when you quit sugar? - Fatty liver in kids & adults; why HFCS is a problem - Engineered sweetness, fruit traps, and foods to avoid - Breaking free from sugar addiction - Caffeine + sugar: “wired together, fired together”

Resources: -The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide by Mike Collins - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNSBVX4

Connect with Dr. Mike Collins: 🌐Website - https://sugaraddiction.com/ and https://sugarfreeman.com/

Connect with Robert Love: 🌐Website - https://roarlionsmane.net/ 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/discover/robert-love-lions-mane ▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RobertWBLove

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical treatment or care plan.

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