Friday Favorites: Coconut Water for Athletic Performance vs. Sports Drinks
Coconut water is tested head-to-head against plain water and sports drinks in athletes.
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Mercury in High Fructose Corn Syrup
There doesn’t appear to be any difference between the negative effects of high fructose corn syrup and table sugar on body fat, blood pressure, blood sugars, triglycerides, or cholesterol, but high-fructose corn syrup did appear to be more pro-inflammatory.
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Does Coffee Inhibit Iron Absorption? What Are the Effects of Having Too Much Iron?
Coffee and common herbal teas impair iron absorption, which may help explain some of their...
Comparing Vegetarian and Vegan Athletic Performance, Endurance, and Strength
Long-term plant-based eating may improve exercise capacity and endurance.
Friday Favorites: Do Sunflower Seeds Cause Acne?
Should we be concerned about the pimples, cadmium, and “colonic crunch” associated with consumption of...
The Role of Endotoxins in Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Why can a single meal high in saturated fat impair cognition?
Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: Groatnola
Dr. Greger whips up another of his go-to breakfast meals.
Friday Favorites: Best Foods to Avoid for Eczema & Exclusion Diets for Eczema
Randomized, double-blind, controlled trials suggest that excluding certain foods, such as eggs and chicken, can...
Vinegar for Blood Sugar Control and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
Apple cider vinegar may help with ovulatory function in those with PCOS.
Does Getting Enough Sleep Help You Lose Weight?
Even getting just one more hour of sleep a night may help with weight control.
Friday Favorites: How Much Lead Is in Organic Chicken Soup (Bone Broth)?
Let’s review lead from occupational exposures, shooting ranges, eggs, and bone broth.
Does Lack of Sleep Cause You to Gain Weight?
Those randomized to 8.5 hours of sleep a night lost significantly more body fat than...
The Best Diet for Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic Pain Relief
Anti-inflammatory diets can be effective in alleviating chronic pain syndromes.
