Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger What Is Actually in Meat?
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Jan 22, 2026 Dr. Christine Dennis, a senior research scientist, dives into alarming revelations about meat and dairy contaminants. She delves into the connection between Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) and sarcoidosis, highlighting its presence in U.S. dairy products. Dennis also discusses the controversial use of the carcinogenic drug carbadox in pigs, revealing industry resistance to its ban. Furthermore, listeners are introduced to shocking findings about the composition of hot dogs and fast-food burgers, raising questions about food safety.
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MAP May Drive Some Sarcoidosis Cases
- Christine Dennis explains that Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) may drive inflammation in some sarcoidosis cases.
- Viable MAP is found in pasteurized milk, cheeses, and many U.S. dairy herds, suggesting widespread human exposure.
Evidence Is Suggestive But Mixed
- Epidemiologic and immunologic evidence links mycobacteria to sarcoidosis but studies show mixed detection results.
- BCG vaccination periods correlated with lower sarcoidosis rates, hinting at mycobacterial involvement.
Antibiotics Cleared One Cardiac Case
- Michael Greger recounts a dramatic case where cardiac sarcoidosis resolved after MAP-targeted antibiotics.
- A larger pulmonary trial reduced immune responses but failed to significantly improve lung function.
