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The Hygiene Hypothesis Explained
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24:38 - 26:15 (01:36)

This podcast discusses the hygiene hypothesis which explains why allergies, foodborne allergies in particular, and autoimmune diseases have been on the rise. It states that because our bodies are not exposed to as many harmful microorganisms due to improved hygiene and clean food and water, our immune systems have turned on us.

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