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Jul 2021
14m 48s

What’s the Skinny on Kombucha?

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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It tastes like it might be good for you.  But the truth is more complicated.

This episode features audio from Kombucha’s Side Effects: Is It Bad for You?, Is Kombucha Tea Good for You?, and What Are the Best Beverages?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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