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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Coca-Cola may swap out high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar, Trump says. Is that healthier? Not by a long shot. There may be some metabolic differences but in the end the answer is that sugar-added drinks are not health foods.

    July 21, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 21, 2025 Source:Coca-Cola may swap out high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar, Trump says. Is that healthier

  • Taking large doses of fat-soluble vitamins like A and E can lead to significant toxicity.

    April 8, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 8, 2025 Source:How these two vitamin supplements could do more harm than good Reference:

  • 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

    March 19, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 19, 2025 Source:Is Poppi good for you? Dietitians break down the pros and cons of prebiotic sodas

  • 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.

    December 30, 2024

    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

  • In an act that signifies panic mode, processed food manufacturers like Nestle are launching products directed towards people who are using weight-loss medications as their collective reduction in appetite is biting into sales.

    December 24, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 24, 2024 Source:Nestle launches protein shots for U.S. weight-loss drug users

  • Is Organic Produce Really Safer to Eat? Short answer; not really according to this article

    December 2, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 1, 2024 Source:Is Organic Produce Really Safer to Eat?

  • 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.

    February 28, 2024

    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

  • 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.

    February 21, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 21, 2024 Source:What is the magnesium trend about? A guide to magnesium supplements: benefits, drawbacks and more

  • Meta-analysis concludes that your mother was right; Eat your fruits and vegetables to stay as healthy as you can be.

    July 7, 2023

    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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