I was surprised and saddened to learn that factory farmed animals are given a lot of antibiotics! The FDA estimates 80% of available antimicrobial drugs are used for farm animals. Some of these antibiotics make their way into animal flesh, and into human bodies via meat. Antibiotics also promote development of antibiotic-resistant superbugs!

Dr Greger's videos helped me understand how viruses may be found in our food especially animal products: meat, fish, eggs and dairy. A major concern emerging in research papers is that Bovine Leukemia Virus in milk may be responsible for a large percentage of breast cancer cases.

What kind of fecal matter contamination may be found in food?

Superbugs are antibiotic-resistant bacteria that pose a serious challenge to human health. Dr Greger says that an estimated 80% of all antibiotics produced are given to factory farmed animals. Do these antibiotics promote the development of superbugs?

Toxic bacterial fragments in animal foods may lead to endotoxemia which may degrade cognitive functioning, may trigger autoimmune conditions, and seems to impair blood flow in our arteries as well.

Are there cases of parasites, mites and maggots in our food? A collection of Dr Greger on the theme.

Why does FDA require that we handle raw meat so carefully? Because raw meat has so many pathogens! How careful are we in restaurants, supermarkets and our kitchens at home?