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Articles tagged with: Nutrition
ARTICLE REVIEWS
The Atlantic provides accurate summary of research on gut microbiome, hypothesizes well-reasoned potential benefits of consuming fresh produce
in The Atlantic, by James Hamblin
— 02 Sep 2019
"The article provides a well balanced discussion of current knowledge surrounding the gut microbiota and benefits of eating whole foods. The author could have provided more details..
Viral news article misinterprets classification of processed meat as carcinogenic in claiming it is “as harmful as cigarettes”
in Truth Reporter, by vinit
— 05 Dec 2018
"The classification of processed meat as “Group 1” – carcinogenic to humans means that the evidence is as strong as for other risk factors included in the Group 1 category, i..
CLAIM REVIEWS
Some studies suggest nutritional deficiencies may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but they aren’t the sole cause as social media post claims
CLAIM
Alzheimer’s disease is a “physician-caused disease” that arises due to nutritional deficiencies
SOURCE: Joel Wallach, Facebook
Published: 16 May 2023
VERDICT
Sugar isn’t inherently cancer-causing; no evidence that removing sugar from diet cures cancer
CLAIM
Sugar causes cancer; eliminating sugar from the diet can cure cancer
SOURCE: Mark Hyman, Barbara O'Neill, The School of Greatness
Published: 05 May 2023
VERDICT
No evidence that a carnivore diet leads to “90% reduction in all diseases” or treats diabetes
CLAIM
Carnivore diet produces “a 90% reduction in all diseases” and a reduction in insulin use by diabetics
SOURCE: Mikhaila Peterson, YouTube
Published: 31 Mar 2023
VERDICT
Methodologically flawed cholesterol study from 2016 used to support false claims that high cholesterol increases longevity
CLAIM
“A new study found that 92 percent of people with a high cholesterol level lived longer”
SOURCE: Facebook user, Natural Solutions Magazine
Published: 16 Mar 2023
VERDICT
The amount of potassium chloride in Dasani bottled water is safe and won’t cause cardiac arrest
CLAIM
“Potassium chloride actually causes cardiac arrest […] and we’re drinking it in Dasani water.”
SOURCE: Social media users, Facebook, TikTok
Published: 05 Oct 2022
VERDICT
Cancer is caused by mutations, not the body’s acidity; eating alkaline foods can’t alter the body’s pH to prevent or treat cancer
CLAIM
Cancer occurs when “your body is full of acidity”; alkalizing your body prevents cancer
SOURCE: Facebook users, Facebook
Published: 13 Aug 2022
VERDICT
No scientific evidence supports claims that plant-based food supplements reduce blood sugar to normal levels and cure type 2 diabetes
CLAIM
Food supplements get “perfect sugar levels restored” and “help with type 2 [diabetes]”
SOURCE: Facebook Users, Facebook
Published: 10 Jun 2022
VERDICT
No reliable scientific evidence supports the use of dietary supplements marketed as weight loss and blood pressure aids in viral Facebook posts
CLAIM
Exipure weight loss supplement is scientifically proven to be effective; BPS-5 supplement effectively reduces blood pressure
SOURCE: Anonymous, Facebook
Published: 26 May 2022
VERDICT
No scientific evidence supports the claim that consuming apple cider vinegar is a rapid and effective long-term weight control approach
CLAIM
Apple cider vinegar and thermogenic supplements are effective for rapid weight loss
SOURCE: Facebook users, Facebook
Published: 20 May 2022
VERDICT
Excess mucus is a common symptom rather than cause of disease; soursop is not a cancer treatment
CLAIM
“Mucus is the cause of all diseases”; “Soursop [is] 10,000 times more effective than chemotherapy for cancer”
SOURCE: Facebook User, Facebook
Published: 02 Sep 2021
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Can you achieve a balanced diet by eating only meat? A look at the scientific evidence
— 11 Apr 2023
Introduction A diet that involves eating meat all the time sounds like a meat-lover’s dream. And you may have heard various social media influencers tout the health benefits of s...