499 - Pesticides on Our Plates: Is Our Food Safe to Eat?

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Could a parasite cleanse be the solution for your brain fog?

870. Parasite cleanses are all over social media right now -- promising to explain your bloating, brain fog, and fatigue. But do they actually work? Monica digs into the science behind these trending protocols, what parasites really look like (spoiler: not what the influencers ar ...  Show more

Does Beano cancel the benefits of beans?

869. Beans are gut health gold -- but the same compounds that feed your microbiome are also what cause the gas. So when you take an enzyme supplement like Beano to tame the bloat, are you undermining the benefit? Monica has a more reassuring answer than you might expect. Referenc ...  Show more

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