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Episode #245: Why Your Microbiome Test Might Be Meaningless & Federal Indictment of Fauci Aide

May 14 · 1 hr 3 min · Episode 245 · 46.4 MB
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The "Health Trend" reports for 2026 are in, and they’re betting big on AI, wearables, and precision nutrition as the future of our daily lives. But is the science actually ready for your dinner plate?

This week, we peel back the curtain on the multi-million dollar microbiome testing industry. We discuss the staggering failure rates of direct-to-consumer tests—including what happened when one sample was sent to seven different labs—and why our understanding of "bioactive" food is still 90% in the dark.

Plus, a major development in DC: a top aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted for allegedly hiding records. What does this mean for transparency in public health?

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