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How Big Pharma & Food Industries Are Failing Our Health | EXPOSING The Lies with Dr. Marty Makary

Nov 14, 2024
Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University, reveals unsettling truths about the healthcare system and food industry. He discusses the dangers of banning food additives that are allowed in the U.S., the hidden risks of common medications, and the rise of serious health issues like obesity and autoimmune diseases. Makary highlights the flawed studies that misrepresent food safety and calls for a reevaluation of our medical guidelines. Tune in for practical steps to safeguard your health and navigate these troubling truths!
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  • The podcast highlights how outdated practices and groupthink in the medical industry contribute to worsening public health crises like obesity and allergies.
  • Dr. Makary discusses the ramifications of over-prescribing antibiotics, emphasizing their long-term effects on health and the microbiome.

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Failures in Health Care and the Rise of Chronic Diseases

Health care has failed to address crucial issues affecting the population, leading to a surge in chronic diseases such as obesity, autoimmune disorders, and allergies. Historical misjudgments, like the reassurances about the safety of opioids or the misguided food pyramid, have contributed to public health crises. The American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation against peanut consumption until age three unintentionally fueled the peanut allergy epidemic. Overall, these examples highlight a pattern of neglecting to address the root causes of health problems in favor of temporary solutions.

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