Water
Is the need for “8 glasses of water per day” a myth?
What do we know about this rule? The lack of clarity on these points surrounding this rule makes it unreliable and even misleading. If you live in a hot climate…
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“8 glasses of water per day” myth
What do we know about this rule? The lack of clarity on these points surrounding this rule makes it unreliable and even misleading. If you live in a hot climate…
Alkaline diet
Do acid-forming foods cause osteoporosis?
This myth relates to an ash-diet hypothesis which claims that some foods containing acid-forming substances, such as animal protein from milk or meat and some plant foods, cause blood pH…
Caffeine and Coffee
Does green coffee bean extract reduce blood pressure?
Two studies clearly show the reduction in blood pressure following supplementation with green coffee extract. The first 12 week study has shown that taking 140mg of chlorogenic acid daily from…
Caffeine and Coffee
Does green coffee bean extract deplete nutrients?
Many claims without references to the scientific studies have been made that chlorogenic acid is a “drug mugger” of magnesium, iron, zinc and vitamin B1. These claims are related to…