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Welcome to the Naturally Nourished podcast - your resource for cutting-edge food-as-medicine information! Functional Medicine applied with use of food-as-medicine. Join Ali Miller RD and her cohost Becki Yoo RD as they navigate you through nutrient deficiency, gut health, hormone balance, and optimizing metabolism through a keto reset. Each episode provides research supported approaches to optimizing your health and empowering you and your household.
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Episode 430: Keto and PCOS
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How can keto improve outcomes in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? What are the mechanisms on insulin resistance, hormonal regulation and inflammation that make the ketogenic diet so effective? How can you accelerate results with food as medicine? Tune in to hear us discuss why keto should be the first line of defense for PCOS and share supportive research.
In this episode, we discuss the key features of PCOS, how it is diagnosed, and what causes it. We discuss how insulin resistance exacerbates PCOS and exactly why this diet works so well in treating this condition. Learn about the science behind keto for PCOS, plus hear us share food as medicine and supplement strategy.
Also in this episode:
- Episode 48: PCOS Part 1
- Episode 49 PCOS Part 2
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) | 6 Food-as-Medicine SOLUTIONS!
- LIVE Food-as-Medicine Keto Reset
- What is PCOS?
- Key Features of PCOS
- Hormonal Imbalance
- Irregular Cycles
- Polycystic Ovaries
- Insulin Resistance
- Difficulty with Fertility
- Symptoms of PCOS
- How PCOS is diagnosed
- Causes of PCOS
- Insulin Resistance
- Inflammatory Drivers
- Stress
- Nutrient Deficiency
- Microbiome Imbalance
- How Insulin Resistance Exacerbates PCOS
- How Keto Can Break the Insulin-PCOS cycle
- The effects of a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet on the polycystic ovary syndrome: A pilot study
- Ketogenic diet improves fertility in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a brief report
- Weight loss improves reproductive outcomes in obese women undergoing fertility treatment: a randomized controlled trial
- Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Reproductive Hormones in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome | Journal of the Endocrine Society
- Women with PCOS on keto diet may see improvements in fertility
- Efficacy of very low-calorie ketogenic diet with the Pronokal® method in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a 16-week randomized controlled trial
- Ketogenic diet improves fertility in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a brief report
- Effects of a ketogenic diet in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome |
- Assessment of Hormones in PCOS
- Food as Medicine for PCOS
- 5 Supplements for PCOS
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
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Monday Jan 27, 2025
Episode 429: Why You Want to Make Ketones
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
You’ve heard us talk about the many benefits of ketosis, but do ketones themselves have benefits? How can ketone production help with muscle sparing, body fat burn and taming cravings? Can ketones really reduce inflammation, improve cognition and aid in mood stability? Tune in to learn more about the life changing benefits of ketones and how you can harness them in your body!
In this episode, we dive into the research on what ketones can do in the human body. From reduction of inflammation, to gaining and maintaining muscle, to working on leptin and GLP-1 to reduce food cravings, there are so many incredible benefits beyond weight loss. Learn whether more is better when it comes to ketones, our take on BHB supplementation, and simple tweaks you can make to increase your ketone production to reap the benefits.
Also in this episode:
- LIVE Food-as-Medicine Keto Reset Starts 1/29
- What are ketones and what do they do?
- Muscle Sparing
- Reduction of Food Cravings
- Change in food cravings, food preferences, and appetite during a low-carbohydrate and low-fat diet
- Short-term low carbohydrate/high-fat diet intake increases postprandial plasma glucose and glucagon-like peptide-1 levels during an oral glucose tolerance test in healthy men
- Naturally Nourished Episode 359 Oh-No Ozempic Updates, Berberine and Keto
- Reduced Inflammation and Neurogenesis
- Antioxidant capacity contributes to protection of ketone bodies against oxidative damage induced during hypoglycemic conditions
- The effects of ketone bodies in pathological conditions: ketosis, ketogenic diet, redox states, insulin resistance, and mitochondrial metabolism
- The ketogenic diet increases mitochondrial glutathione levels
- Ketogenic diet-induced peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ activation decreases neuroinflammation in the mouse hippocampus after kainic acid-induced seizures
- Dietary ketosis enhances memory in mild cognitive impairment
- A ketogenic diet as a potential novel therapeutic intervention in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Mood and mental health
- Are more ketones better? Should we be taking BHB?
- DHEA as a limiting agent to ketone production
- Carnitine Complex
- Detox Packs
- Keto Essentials Bundle
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Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Episode 428: 5 ways to Enhance your Metabolic Flexibility
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Are you looking for ways to enhance your metabolic flexibility? Want to know how carb intake can vary based on your metabolic threshold? Tune in to hear us discuss metabolic flexibility--what it is, why it's important, and how you can improve it with simple diet and lifestyle changes.
In this episode we will define what metabolic flexibility is, why it is important for your body composition, blood sugar, and overall disease risk, and most importantly how you can enhance your individual metabolic flexibility! Learn about using movement and exercise, fasting, berberine and other tools in your favor as well as important labs to run during your keto journey.
Also in this episode:
- LIVE Food-as-Medicine Keto Reset
- What is Metabolic Flexibility?
- How carb intake varies based on metabolic flexibility
- Benefits of carbs
- Microbiome
- Nutrients and real food, especially important in keto space
- Phytocompounds/immune
- Emotional/mental/redefine relationship with food
- Hormone regulation
- Longevity
- How to know what carb threshold works for you
- Labs for starting keto
- Keto Checkup
- CMP
- DHEA-s
- A1c
- Leptin
- Fasting Insulin
- Advanced Metabolic Panel
- All of the above, plus:
- hs-CRP
- TSH
- Free T3
- Free T4
- Vitamin D
- Cholesterol Panel
- CBC
- 5 ways to enhance your metabolic flexibility
- Movement
- Adjusting feeding frequency and fasting
- Nourished your mitochondria & support detoxification
- Berberine
- Berberine Boost
- Episode 359 Oh-No Ozempic Updates
- Keto Essentials Bundle
- Targeted carb control and nutritional ketosis
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Episode 427: What is a Keto Reset?
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
What exactly is a keto reset? Who can benefit from this metabolic kickstart? How long does it take to reset your metabolism? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this informative episode.
In this episode, we discuss how you can use keto as a reset to jumpstart weight loss goals and metabolism, hormonal health, cognitive function and concentration and so much more. Plus we’ll cover 5 reasons your metabolism isn’t working and how keto can help troubleshoot these areas!
Also in this episode:
- Free keto Masterclass 1/15 - Sign up here!
- Class Starts 1/29 - Sign up here!
- What is keto?
- What is a Keto Reset?
- Mastering Your Metabolism
- Dirty Keto YouTube
- Who can do a keto reset?
- How long will it take to reset my metabolism?
- What does a day of eating look like on a keto reset?
- 5 things that slow your metabolism
- Chronic Stress
- Gut Health
- Analysis Paralysis
- Hormones
- Lack of Muscle
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
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Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Episode 426: Why You Need to Detox and How!
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Did you know that microplastics have been found in nearly 99% of humans tested? Or that glyphosate has been found in 87% of children’s urine tested by the CDC? What about heavy metal exposure which we are now seeing concerns with baby food, chocolate, cassava and more? Before you freak out, listen to this episode to learn about minimizing your exposure to these toxins and what you can do to support your body!
In this episode, we discuss the biochemical process of detoxification, food as medicine and supplements to upregulate the detox processes, and how to support detoxification of the top three sources of toxins in the body: microplastics, glyphosate or agricultural chemicals, and heavy metals. Plus learn about 5 fundamentals of detox and how our 10 Day Detox addresses these and more.
Also in this episode:
- Free Detox Masterclass 1/8
- Free Keto Masterclass 1/15
- Why Do We Need Detox Support?
- Microplastic Detox
- Glyphosate
- Heavy Metals
- Cellular Antiox
- Thoughts on Heavy Metal Testing and Chelation
- Cellular Nutrient Analysis Micronutrient Test
- How Toxins Impact the Body
- Weight Loss Resistance and Toxicity
- Biochemical Detox Pathways
- 5 Detox Fundamentals
- Episode 342: 5 Detox Fundamentals
- Activate: Love Your Liver
- Mobilize: Move Lymph and Support Drainage
- Protect: Power up on Produce & Enhance Glutathione Status
- Convert: Encapsulate Toxins to Prepare for Removal
- Eliminate Toxins Through Excretion
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Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
425: Navigating Neurological Health with Chiropractic Care with Guest Dr. Tony
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Can chiropractic care help with neurodevelopmental challenges such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Epilepsy, Anxiety and beyond? What is the ‘Perfect Storm’ and how can we address these challenges from the root cause? Tune in for this inspiring episode with Dr. Tony Ebel of PX Docs, a chiropractor with 15 years of clinical experience who takes on the most intensive neurological cases in his clinic.
In this important episode, we talk about the brain-gut axis, subluxation and how it can have a downstream impact on various organ systems, and we will dig into the vagus nerve and its role on stress response. Hear about Dr. Tony’s Perfect Storm theory and how his methodology can help kids with complex neurological issues heal!
About Dr. Tony Ebel:
Dr. Tony Ebel is a dedicated husband, father of 4, and Certified Pediatric + Wellness Chiropractor with 15 years of clinical experience.
In addition, Dr. Tony has been teaching and training other Pediatric + Family Chiropractors for the past 10+ years! His focus is in teaching clinical protocols he created for pediatric neurodevelopmental challenges such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Epilepsy, Anxiety, and more.
He’s currently taking on the most intensive neurological cases from across the world in his ‘Perfect Storm’ clinic.
Also in this episode:
- Teas are buy 3 get 1 FREE with code FREE TEA
- Detox Masterclass 1/8
- Keto Masterclass 1/15
- Experience Miracles Podcast
- Episode 294 Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Fitness with Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu of BIRTHFIT
- Dr. Tony’s Story & Methodology
- The Perfect Storm in Autism and Neurosensory Challenges
- Addressing the Perfect Storm in Kids
- How Toxins Play a Role
- Subluxation and the Neurospinal System
- What You Can Do At Home
- Episode 424 How Daily Walking Can Transform your Health
- GoRuck.com
- Address Gut Motility
- How to Work on Vagal Tone
- Where to Find Dr. Tony
- www.pxdocs.com
- instagram: @pxdocs
- Loads of Educational Articles at pxdocs.com as well: ex.https://pxdocs.com/vagus-nerve/the-real-reason-why-your-child-is-not-healing/
Sponsors for this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
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Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Episode 424: How Daily Walking Can Transform your Health
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Want to add a healthy habit to your daily routine that is absolutely free and incredibly effective? Looking to reduce insulin resistance and lose visceral fat? Want to boost mental health and improve cognitive function? Look no further than walking! Tune in to hear us unpack the myriad of research-supported benefits.
In this episode, we discuss the incredible benefits of walking, from lowering blood pressure to improving heart rate variability to reducing stress and so much more. Learn about the magic number when it comes to step count, our thoughts on walking in nature vs. on a treadmill, and get practical tips for getting those steps!
Also in this episode:
- Naturally Nourished Teas are buy 3 get 1 FREE, use code FREETEA
- Gift cards at Naturally Nourished
- Detox Masterclass 1/8
- Keto Masterclass 1/15
- Walking Pad C2 use code ALIMILLERRD for savings
- Health Benefits of Walking
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Improves Cholesterol Levels
- Reduces the Risk of Coronary Artery Disease
- Enhances Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Reduces Systemic Inflammation
- Helps Maintain Healthy Weight and Prevent Obesity
- Improves Heart Rate Variability
- Prevents Peripheral Artery Disease
- Reduces Resting Heart Rate
- Enhances Endothelial Function
- Supports Recovery After Cardiac Events
- Improves Insulin Sensitivity
- Enhances Glucose Regulation
- Boosts Fat Oxidation
- Reduces Visceral Fat
- Promotes Energy Balance
- Regulates Hormones Related to Metabolism
- Increases Mitochondrial Efficiency
- Improves Metabolic Flexibility
- Prevents Metabolic Syndrome
- Helps Manage Type 2 Diabetes
- Mental health
- Stimulates Neurogenesis and Brain Plasticity
- Enhances Neurotransmitter Balance
- Supports Autonomic Nervous System Regulation
- Improves Sensory Integration
- Vestibular Function: Enhancing balance and stability with walking (Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2021).
- Strengthens Cognitive Function
- Promotes Myelination and Nerve Health
- Enhances Emotional Regulation via the Vagus Nerve
- Reduces Neurological Disease Risk
- Synchronizes the Nervous System Through Rhythmic Movement
- Improves Sleep and Circadian Rhythm
- Bone and Joint Health
- Immune System Support
- Longevity and Reduced Mortality
- Gut Health
- The Science of Step Counts
- Thoughts on Nature vs. Treadmill Walking
- Motivation: Outdoor walkers maintain habits better than treadmill users (Behavioral Medicine, 2022).
Sponsors for this episode:
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Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Episode 423: Germ vs. Terrain Theory
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
What is the difference between Germ Theory and Terrain Theory? Where did each way of thinking come from, how do they differ in terms of key principles, and how do they impact treatment of disease? Tune in to hear us compare and contrast and give our two cents on what each one has gotten right or wrong.
In this episode, we unpack the historical origins of both Germ Theory and Terrain Theory. We discuss how each one has impacted medicine, from hygiene and sanitation to pharmaceutical intervention and beyond. Plus we discuss key aspects of how you can best support your body’s individual terrain and immune system and share our Strep Throat Protocol.
Also in this episode:
- Free Detox Class 1/8/25 Sign Up Here
- Free Keto Masterclass 1/15/25 Sign Up Here
- Save the Date, next LIVE Keto Reset starts 1/29
- Buy 3 Get 1 Free Tea with code FREETEA
- What is Germ Theory?
- Historical Origins
- Shortcomings
- What is Terrain Theory?
- Nutrient Deficiency
- Sugar Consumption
- Gut Microbiome
- Stress
- Detox
- Air Quality
- Strep Throat Protocol
- References
- Wang, T., et al. (2014). The role of vitamin D in immunity and inflammation. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 25(5), 499–505.
- Martineau, A. R., et al. (2017). Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory tract infections: Systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 17(8), 810–818.
- Johnson, R. J., et al. (2014). Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and reduced immune function: An examination of leukocyte function and inflammation. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 100(4), 1141-1146.
- Cranford, R. R., et al. (2002). The effects of dietary sugar on neutrophil function. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 75(4), 781-785.
- Adkins, Y., et al. (2006). Acute intake of sugar-sweetened beverages decreases immune function. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 91(2), 615–618.
- Shin, N. R., et al. (2015). The gut microbiota and its implications for health and disease. Frontiers in Immunology, 6, 121.
- Belkaid, Y., & Hand, T. (2014). Role of the microbiota in immunity and inflammation. Nature Reviews Immunology, 16(6), 390–400.
- Segerstrom, S. C., & Miller, G. E. (2004). Psychological stress and the human immune system: A meta-analytic study of 30 years of research. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 30(10), 1023–1039.
- Black, P. H., & Garbutt, L. D. (2002). Stress, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 16(3), 331–338.
- Bryant, P. A., et al. (2004). Sleep and immune function. Journal of Immunology, 173(4), 2149–2156.
- Prather, A. A., et al. (2015). Sleep and C-reactive protein: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep, 38(6), 827–835.
- Source: Saito, H., et al. (2014). Liver detoxification and its importance for health. Hepatology International, 8(1), 15–20.
- Brook, R. D., et al. (2010). Particulate matter air pollution and cardiovascular disease: An update to the scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Environmental Health Perspectives, 118(8), 1150–1156.
- Nieman, D. C. (2013). Exercise immunology: An introduction. Exercise Immunology Review, 19, 8–20.
Sponsors for this episode:
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Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Episode 422: Functional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Disease
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Are you concerned about cognitive decline for yourself or a loved one? Curious what you can do now to prevent neurodegenerative disease? Tune in to hear us discuss neurodegenerative disease, from dementia and Parkinson’s, to depression and anxiety and beyond.
In this episode, we discuss the sharp increase in neurodegenerative disease in recent years and the many possible root causes of these conditions. Learn how addressing the gut, inflammation, toxicity, metabolic health and more can prevent disease or improve outcomes. Plus we discuss the most helpful lab and supplement interventions to support optimal brain function.
Also in this episode:
- Buy 3 Get 1 Free Naturally Nourished Tea with code FREETEA
- 5 Day Detox PDF
- Free Keto Reset Live Masterclass 1/15 Save the Date, Class Starts 1/29
- Naturally Nourished Gift Cards
- What is neurodegenerative disease?
- The methylation connection
- Functional approaches to neurodegenerative disease
- Gut Health
- Inflammation
- Toxicity
- Antioxidant status
- Cellular Antiox
- Grassfed Whey
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- CoQ10
- Metabolic Health
- Keto and neuroplasticity
- Ketone bodies in neurological diseases: focus on neuroprotection and underlying mechanisms
- Effects of intermittent fasting on brain metabolism
- Intermittent metabolic switching, neuroplasticity, and brain health
- Intermittent fasting and metabolic switching: a brief overview.
- Role of ketogenic diet in neurodegenerative diseases focusing on Alzheimer diseases
- Stress
- Labs
- Homocysteine <8
- CBC
- Ferritin
- Hs-CRP
- Vitamin D
- CMP
- A1c
- Fasting Insulin
- Stool Test
- MRT Test
- Labrix Neurohormone
- Micronutrient Panel use code MNTPOD to save $49
- Supplements
This episode is sponsored by:
This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co!
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Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Have humans lost their natural instincts when it comes to how to nourish themselves? What can we learn from animals about nutritional wisdom, taste preference, and flavor feedback? How can we simplify and tap back into our inner knowing? Tune in to hear us interview Fred Provenza, a guest we absolutely loved talking to and we know you are going to love too!
In this episode, we are joined by special guest Fred Provenza, professor emeritus of Behavioral Ecology. Fred’s incredible body of research over the past 35 years has pioneered an understanding of how learning influences foraging behavior and how behavior links soil, plants, herbivores, and humans. Learn about primary and secondary compounds in our food, how the Vagus nerve is connected to sense of taste, and how humans can rediscover their inner wisdom in the modern world.
More about Fred Provenza:
Fred Provenza grew up in Salida, Colorado, working on a ranch and attending school in Wildlife Biology at Colorado State University. He is professor emeritus of Behavioral Ecology in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University where he worked for 35 years, directing an award-winning research group that pioneered an understanding of how learning influences foraging behavior and how behavior links soil, plants, herbivores, and humans.
He is the author of three books, including Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us about Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom; Foraging Behavior: Managing to Survive in a World of Change; and The Art & Science of Shepherding: Tapping the Wisdom of French Herders (co-author with Michel Meuret). He has published over 300 research papers in a wide variety of scientific journals. He has been an invited speaker at over 500 conferences.
The many awards he received for research, teaching, and mentoring reflect the creativity that flowed from warm professional and personal relationships with over 75 graduate students, post-doctoral students, visiting scientists, and colleagues during the past 45 years.
Also in this episode:
- Black Friday Deals - Shop Now
- Fred’s Story
- How did humans lose their instincts?
- Palatability and flavor feedback
- Vagus nerve and taste
- Secondary compounds and plant defenses
- Food, not nutrient, is the basic unit of nutrition
- Taste preference and how food science can hijack
- Apple and maple straw study
- The Dorrito Effect
- Episode 413: The Harms of Ultraprocessed Foods
- How to tap back into inner knowing
- “When it comes to food, if man made it, don’t eat it”
- Biochemical Individuality - Roger Williams
- A Sand County Almanac - Aldo Leopold
- How do we simplify?
- Fred’s Books
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