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A very well-written, interesting book that describes science-y concepts regarding antibiotic resistance due to overuse in both humans and farm animals, the idea that not all "bad" microbes really are that bad (or are only a problem in certain instances and actually a help in others) and immunology in an easy to understand way without dumbing it down in the least. The idea that courses of antibiotics in young childhood could be related to the current epidemics of obesity and depression, among oth
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This is educational and sound scientific writing backed up by solid data that is, in a word, alarming. Perhaps many eye-openers, even for those who consider themselves 'careful' and who seek out organic or 'healthier' food choices.
Most know about the use of antibiotics in factory farmed meat and poultry operations, but... Do you realize that "farmed commercial fish, such as salmon, tilapia, and catfish as well as shellfish like shrimp and lobster are given relatively high doses of antibiotics"? ...more
Most know about the use of antibiotics in factory farmed meat and poultry operations, but... Do you realize that "farmed commercial fish, such as salmon, tilapia, and catfish as well as shellfish like shrimp and lobster are given relatively high doses of antibiotics"? ...more
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