Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger The Best Dietary Detox
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Jan 16, 2025 Explore the hidden dangers of industrial pollutants lurking in our food. Discover how a plant-based diet can significantly reduce your exposure to toxins, especially from animal products like fish. Learn about the link between weight loss and the release of stored pollutants into the bloodstream. Find out how high-fiber diets and specific dietary choices play a crucial role in detoxification during weight loss. Uncover the science behind healthier eating and its benefits for reducing toxin levels.
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PLOP Exposure
- Persistent lipophilic organic pollutants (PLOPs) like dioxins, PCBs, and DDT bioaccumulate up the food chain.
- Plant-based diets offer lower exposure to these pollutants compared to animal products, especially fish.
Contaminant Recycling
- Slaughterhouse byproducts, fed back to livestock, can recycle heavy metals and industrial chemicals into the food supply.
- This process contributes to higher contaminant levels in animal products.
Reducing Exposure
- Eat high-fiber foods to bind and flush out contaminants.
- Exercise to potentially boost detoxifying enzymes.
