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“Human beings and plants have co-evolved for millions of years, so it makes perfect sense that our complex bodies would be adapted to absorb needed, beneficial compounds from complex plants and ignore the rest.”

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Andrew Weil, M.D., born on June 8, 1942, is a renowned American physician, author, and advocate for integrative medicine. He has had a significant influence in the field of integrative medicine, promoting the combination of traditional and modern medicine to provide comprehensive healthcare. more

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