Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola August 27, 2022 STORY AT-A-GLANCE Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide — identied as a probable human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer in 2015 — is the most heavily used agricultural chemical in history A 2016 study revealed use of glyphosate rose nearly fteenfold between 1996 (when Roundup Ready crops were introduced) and 2014, and a recent…
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We have known for years that untreated celiac disease can lead to the development of other autoimmune disorders like Type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis, and many other conditions, including dermatitis herpetiformis, anemia, osteoporosis, infertility and miscarriage, neurological conditions like epilepsy and migraines, short stature, heart disease, and intestinal cancers. In the first comprehensive study of its kind including 478,753 participants, entitled Immune-Mediated Diseases Associated With Cancer Risks, researchers investigated the possible association between…
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When Mary Frey Eaton, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was in her 60s, an ophthalmologist suggested she take flaxseed oil and later added another supplement — PreserVision AREDS — to her daily regimen. Her daughter Susan Eaton says, “Mother lived to be 91 years old and was still reading the paper every day. The majority of her 90-year-old friends had developed macular degeneration and could no longer read.” So do vitamins…
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Magnesium is an important mineral that offers some impressive health benefits and is involved in hundreds of functions within the body. Without it, humans are at risk of a range of physical and even mental problems. The challenging thing is, several magnesium supplements exist. Which is the best supplement for your health needs? Let’s look to the research to help guide us in the right direction. Citrate, glycinate, and oxide…
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Two large studies demonstrate that people who eat more plant protein rather than meat have a small but significant advantage for long life. We all get fat, carbohydrate and protein from our food. Those are the macronutrients scientists use to analyze diets. You’ve no doubt been observing the battles about low-fat vs low-carb diets. But what about protein? How important is the kind of protein we consume when it comes…
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Cattle (like sheep, deer, and other grazing animals) are endowed with the ability to convert grasses, which we humans cannot digest, into flesh that we are able to digest. They can do this because, unlike humans, who possess only one stomach, they are ruminants, which is to say that they possess a rumen, a 45-or-so gallon fermentation tank in which resident bacteria convert cellulose into protein and fats. In the…
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An apple a day, keeps the doctor away. An old saying that everyone heard before. A statement that is often based on the vitamin and micronutrients content of the apple. Yet there is actually much more to an apple than just that. Next to some well-known benefits, it has been shown that it actually heals the intestinal lining. What is Apple Pectin? Apple pectin is a soluble fiber derived from…
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When it comes to raw vs cooked vegetables, what are the healthiest ways to eat them to get the most nutrients? Learn what the science and the experts say about the best ways to prepare your veggies to get the most benefits. Raw diets have been getting a lot of attention. Some people believe eating raw foods means you’re getting more nutrients. Or that cooking food kills the natural enzymes…
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Would you like to know how you can eliminate all those pains in the joints and hip that are not left in peace? I assure you that you know this antidote you will not think twice to start taking it since its results are excellent. The good news when you finish seeing this article is that you will know how to say goodbye to those annoying pains, so look until…
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Quaker Oats and their parent company PepsiCo have recently been sued for not disclosing that 17 of their food products are contaminated. What’s the problem? These products contain troubling levels of glyphosate, the world’s most widely used weed killing herbicide ingredient. The company says its products are ‘healthy,’ but would any rational person really believe their marketing hype? Morgan Steckler of California filed suit at the end of October 2018…
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I believe that heart disease kills more people due to ignorance over any other reason. I mean, the fact remains that (even if it’s hard to believe) the vast majority of the population has no real idea how nutrition can change the course of their life. I believe that every person with cancer or heart disease ought to receive very specific guidance on how to improve their health. Sadly, this…
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Protein is a buzzword these days, but what is protein? And how much protein do you need? What are the ideal plant-based protein sources? Can you have too much protein? And what is protein deficiency? Here’s what you need to know about this critical nutrient. “But where do you get your protein?” Anyone who adopts a plant-based diet or even considers going vegetarian is likely to hear this question…
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