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Feb 2025
1h 10m

America’s Food Supply Is Rigged—Here’s H...

Dr. Mark Hyman
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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are identified as the leading cause of preventable death globally. These foods are chemically altered, stripped of their natural structures, and filled with additives, sugars, unhealthy fats, and preservatives, resulting in products that offer little to no nutritional benefit while contributing significantly to chronic disease. I ... Show More
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