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Phosphates May Make You Feel Lazy

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • Phosphates, used to flavor and preserve foods and beverages in over 45 percent of grocery store items, have been found to reduce exercise capacity and skeletal muscle fatty acid metabolism, essentially making you feel lazy

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