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Aug 2020
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155: Oral Allergies + Cross Reactivity: ...

Jennifer Fugo, MS, CNS, Clinical Nutritionist
About this episode
Have you ever hard of oral allergy syndrome? No? Well, you're not alone. My guest today will share some surprising facts about oral allergy syndrome, as well as cross-reactivity within allergies. My guest today, Rakhi Roy Chowdhury, holds a Master’s in Dietetics & Nutrition and a BA in Anthropology & Theatre. She is an actress-turned Registered Die ... Show More
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