Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Debunking RFK Jrs Most Dangerous Health Myths (Food Dye, GMOs, Endocrine Disruptors & More) & How to Actually MAHA with Dr Andrea Love

Episode Summary

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be chatting with immunologist and microbiologist, Dr. Andrea Love and she will be helping me debunk the most problematic claims made by RFK Jr. and the “Make America Healthy Again” movement. Andrea will be helping put us at ease about vaccines, fluoride, endocrine disruptors, food dyes, raw milk, GMOs, glyphosate and so much more. And I’ll be closing off with some harrowing truths about what it would actually take to make America healthy again.

Episode Notes

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be chatting with immunologist and microbiologist, Dr. Andrea Love of immunologic.org, a science and health education organization committed to debunking health wellness misinformation. Andrea will be going deep into the science on the safety of vaccines, fluoride, endocrine disruptors in tap water, food dyes, pasteurized vs milk, GMOs, glyphosate and more. Andrea will be sharing why RFK Jr.s recommendations may be financially motivated, not science motivated and I’ll be closing off with some of the most evidence based changes and goals (albeit lofty to achieve) that would actually Make America healthy again.

Check in with today’s amazing guest Dr Andrea Love:

• Instagram: @dr.andrealove
• X: @dr_andrealove
• Website: www.immunologic.org

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Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

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