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A Hidden Compound in 'Healthy' Plant-Based Foods May Be Fueling Gut Inflammation


Some of the healthiest plant-based foods on the menu – including spinach, beetroot, rhubarb, almonds, and sweet potatoes – could be linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), based on a new study.

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