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She points out that while anecdotal reports tout benefits for autoimmune conditions, weight loss, and mental clarity, these claims often lack rigorous scientific validation. She highlights that the mechanisms behind these apparent benefits—such as calorie restriction, microbiome alterations, and fasting-related processes—might better explain improvements than the elimination of plants alone.
Rhonda emphasizes the critical role of various micronutrients present in plant foods, such as sulforaphane in cruciferous vegetables, which activates detoxification pathways and enhances antioxidant defenses, including glutathione. She warns that eliminating plants could impair essential detox pathways and long-term cellular health.