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Dr. Neal Malik discusses the benefits and risks of green superfood powders compared to whole fruits and vegetables.

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People in this episode

Host: Dr. Neal Malik

Topics covered

• green juice
• greens superfood
• supplements
• nutrition
• health benefits
• additives
• sugar content

Keywords

• green juice
• greens superfood
• spirulina
• supplements
• nutrition
• health
• additives
• sugar

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Optimal Living Daily, NSF, United States Pharmacopeia

Products: green superfood powders, spirulina

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