We explore how a damaged gut microbiome, ultra-processed foods, seed oils, and glyphosate undermine cellular health—and how to rebuild with real food, better fats, and sunlight. We also unpack funding bias in research and why natural compounds still inform modern medicine.

• gut microbiome as immune and nutrient hub
• damage to brush border and absorption limits
• rebuild plan with cleanse, prebiotics, probiotics, epithelial support
• glyphosate as chelator and mineral depletion in crops
• how to read produce labels and prefer organic and heirloom
• real food versus ultra-processed convenience foods
• seed oils driving inflammation and better fat choices
• sunlight, vitamin D, blue light balance and solar callus
• asking who funds the science and why it matters
• nature derived drugs and pharmacognosy examples

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