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Dec 2021
12m 49s

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 21

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
About this episode

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we discover what emulsifiers do to our gut microbiome, learn about the magical powers of cumin, and hear about a very odd reaction to pine nuts.

This episode features audio from Pine Mouth Syndrome: Prolonged Bitter Taste from Certain Pine Nuts, Are Emulsifiers Like Carboxymethylcellulose and Polysorbate 80 Safe?, and Benefits of Cumin and Saffron for Weight Loss. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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