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201791 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(32 ratings)• TMDB

The Magic Pill

201791 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(32 ratings)• TMDB

Doctors and chefs unite to unleash the healing power of dietary fats.

“Food is Medicine”

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Doctors and chefs unite to unleash the healing power of dietary fats.

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Robert Tatedirector

Pete Evans

Nora Gedgaudascast

Lierre Keithcast

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Doctors, scientists and chefs around the globe combat illness with dietary changes, believing fat should be embraced as a source of fuel.

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