13. The Grain of Truth
Uncharted with Hannah Fry
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Bananas, Disease, and Dietary Discoveries
This chapter examines the pivotal role of bananas in the treatment of G. Hurters disease in infants. It highlights the panic during World War II over banana shortages and introduces Dr. Wilhelm Dicke's hypothesis that wheat may actually be the root cause of the illness, reshaping the understanding of diet's impact on health.
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