Is Carrageenan Safe?
Carrageenan is a food additive used as a thickener and fat substitute in a variety of dairy and nondairy products. Concerns about potential intestinal tract damage are placed in the context of dietary consequences.
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Treating Gorlin Syndrome with Green Tea
Gorlin Syndrome, also known as basal cell nevus syndrome, is a rare genetic condition in which one’s body becomes covered in skin cancers. An astounding case is reported of a woman suffering from the syndrome, whose cancer progression was apparently reversed with topical green tea body wraps.
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Fish Oil in Troubled Waters
Major fish oil manufacturers and drug stores are being sued for failing to disclose the PCB pollutants in fish oil supplements.
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Is Distilled Fish Oil Toxin-Free?
Researchers test molecularly distilled fish oil supplements for industrial pollutants.
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Another Update on Spirulina
Potential neurotoxicity is another concern regarding spirulina supplements.
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Is Blue-Green Algae Good for You?
The potential neurotoxicity of blue-green algae supplements remains a concern.
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The Problem with Organic Salmon
Much of our fish supply is so polluted that algae-derived sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids may be safest option.
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Algae-Based DHA vs. Flax
Everyone should consider taking plant-based (yeast- or algae-derived) long chain omega-3 fatty acid (DHA/EPA) supplements.
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Plant-Based Omega-3 Supplements
By choosing algae-based sources of long chain omega-3 fatty acids, one may be able to get the benefits of fish consumption without the risks.
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Mercury in Vaccinations vs. Tuna
Balancing the risks and benefits of fish consumption.
