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Oct 2024
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104. World Mental Health Day: How Gut He...

Gary Brecka
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On World Mental Health Day, Gary Brecka discusses how the food you eat impacts your mental health and why you need to ditch ultra-processed foods NOW! He reveals research showing that people who consume ultra-processed foods are 33% more likely to develop depression, emphasizing the detrimental effects these foods have on our gut microbiome and overall menta ... Show More
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