The Gut Insiders

5 Reasons Your Anti-Inflammatory Diet Isn't Working

The Gut Insiders

Show Notes

Two people can eat the exact same anti-inflammatory diet. One of them gets better, while the other shows no improvement. Why?

The answer goes way beyond the individual foods we eat. I've got 5 reasons your anti-inflammatory diet isn't working, and how to get back on track.

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