Do you take drugs for a chronic disease? Are you on pills to stop pain, or to lower your blood sugar level, blood pressure, or cholesterol? Would you like to find relief and reduce your risk of becoming ill without being on the drugs? Many doctors tell patients with chronic conditions that they only need to worry about maintaining a healthy, balanced diet - that there’s no evidence special food or supplements can make a difference for them. However, my latest book, written jointly with medical journalist Jerome Burne, draws on more than 500 scientific references to explain what diets and foods can make a big difference and why the drugs you’re taking may not be as effective as they’re made out to be.

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