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The Dangers of Self-Treating Gut Issues with Herbal Products
This chapter discusses the potential dangers and ineffectiveness of self-treating gut issues with herbal products such as grapefruit seed extract and oregano oil. The speaker highlights the misconception that natural remedies cannot cause harm and encourages caution when using potent oils or following recommendations from non-experts. They also address the disruption of the gut microbiome due to overuse of antibiotics and herbal antimicrobials.