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What fast food can do to your gut in 72 hours

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The dollar menu is conducting biological warfare on your intestines. The trillions of helpful bacteria in your gut thrive on diverse, fiber-rich plants. Inundating them with ultra-processed fats, refined carbs, and chemical preservatives creates a toxic wasteland that actively kills off good bacteria within 72 hours. This leaves only the villainous, inflammation-causing microbes to run your digestive system.

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