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Oct 2023
11m 51s
Make Mosquitos Like You Less
Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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About this episode
Surprising dietary remedies to keep away our biting friends. This episode features audio from:
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Does Eating Garlic Reduce Mosquito Bites?
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Are Beer, Bananas, and B Vitamins Mosquito Repellents?
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