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The Gut-Brain Connection: Why Your Mental Health Starts in the Microbiome

The Dr. Hyman Show

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The Dark Side of Sugar and Processed Foods

This chapter explores the harmful impact of sugar and ultra-processed foods on both mental and physical health, emphasizing their role in disrupting brain chemistry and causing nutritional deficiencies. It also discusses the addictive nature of sugar, likening its effects to hard drugs, and reflects on changing dietary habits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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