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Jul 2023
17m 56s

Women’s Health

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we look at the latest research on endometriosis, the potential cancer-fueling estrogenic effects from eggs and processed meat, and the effect of soy on uterine fibroids. This episode features audio from How to Treat Endometriosis with Seaweed, Oxidized Cholesterol 27HC May Explain 3 Breast Cancer Mysteries, and Should Women with Fibroids Avoid Soy?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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