The Best of Coast to Coast AM Food and Pharma - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 1/18/25
Jan 19, 2025
Guest Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, an insightful author, dives into the troubling nexus between the food industry and pharmaceutical companies. He sheds light on how lobbying influences food additives, which contribute to America’s health crisis. The discussion touches on the alarming risks of food preservatives linked to obesity and hyperactivity in children. Mancini also confronts corporate greed in pharmaceuticals, urging accountability and a shift in how we perceive pain amidst the ongoing opioid crisis.
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Food and Pharma Symbiosis
- The food and pharma industries have a concerning association, impacting American healthcare.
- Lobbying allows toxic ingredients in US food, prioritizing profit over health.
The Cost of Preservatives
- Food additives like Red Dye No. 3, linked to health issues, enhance taste and shelf life.
- Despite being banned in cosmetics, it's allowed in food, raising concerns about profit motives.
Disrupting Healthcare
- Robert Kennedy Jr.'s appointment aims to disrupt healthcare, holding companies accountable.
- This challenges powerful food companies prioritizing profit and addictive ingredients over health.