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Folate Deficiency Causes More DNA Damage Than Consuming Pesticides
“So folate, again, we have to get from our diet, and if we don't get enough folate, it actually causes damage to our DNA much more than eating a pesticide would, because folate is required to make new DNA.”
Patrick: Thin-skinned produce absorbs pesticides internally, requiring organic prioritization
“There are certain vegetables and fruits that are very thin skin that absorb it. So even if you wash the vegetable off, it's already been absorbed through the skin. And so, like, let's talk about an avocado versus a strawberry, right? Like, is it so important t…”
Karp: Concentrated foods like coffee and chocolate should always be organic
“The second rule is anything you concentrate on, juices, chocolate, coffee, right? Coffee's a concentrate, right? They grind up all the beans, they make a concentrated version, and then water goes through the concentrate, right? Think of what chocolate is. Choc…”