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Is Poppi good for you? Dietitians break down the pros and cons of prebiotic sodas. Bottom line, eat real fibre-containing foods and save your money
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 19, 2025 Source:Is Poppi good for you? Dietitians break down the pros and cons of prebiotic sodas
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The return of Jolt Cola, another caffeine delivery system with about three times the caffeine than the original at 200 mg (~2.5 regular coffees) a pop and 40 gm of sugar just to sweeten the deal.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 30, 2024 Source:Recognize the name Jolt Cola? The 1980s soda aims to make a comeback — this time with even more caffeine
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Is Organic Produce Really Safer to Eat? Short answer; not really according to this article
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 1, 2024 Source:Is Organic Produce Really Safer to Eat?
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Eating a healthy plant-based diet may make sleep apnea less likely? Nothing inherent in plants that reduces the risk, rather adopting healthy eating reduces risk of weight gain; one of the risk factors for developing sleep apnea.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 28, 2024 Source:Eating a healthy plant-based diet may make sleep apnea less likely Reference:Plant-based and vegetarian diets are associated with reduced obstructive sleep apnoea risk
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The hype surrounding Magnesium (Mg). People who require a supplement usually have a contributing medical issue. For the majority of healthy people, Mg supplements are not needed. Plenty in the food you eat.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 21, 2024 Source:What is the magnesium trend about? A guide to magnesium supplements: benefits, drawbacks and more
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Meta-analysis concludes that your mother was right; Eat your fruits and vegetables to stay as healthy as you can be.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 7, 2023 Source:Why these six foods are key to reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes: study Reference:Identifying nutritional priorities for global health: time for a more PURE focus on protective foodsDiet, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in 80 countries
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UK Man Vomits for Months, Ends Up in Hospital After Vitamin D Overdose
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 6, 2022 Source:UK Man Vomits for Months, Ends Up in Hospital After Vitamin D Overdose Reference:Vitamin D intoxication and severe hypercalcaemia complicating nutritional supplements misuse
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Nutrient/supplement vs placebo study had limitations when trying to determine if it helped manage ADHD in children. Typically, the press release tends to promote certain positive but not negative outcomes.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 5, 2022 Source:Vitamins, minerals improve symptoms for children with ADHD Reference:Micronutrients for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Youths: A Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial