In this solosode, I'll break down the "myths" discussed in the article one by one...

-Myth #1: Is pink Himalayan salt more nutritious than regular table salt?...9:47

• 90% of table salt is full of microplastics (have often been found in some sea salts)
• Downsides of Himalayan salt:
  • Comes from Pakistan, sold cheaply, contain impurities
  • Only 4% more trace minerals than table salt
  • Contains iron
• Ben prefers Celtic sea salt: It's more pure and less contaminants
• BGF Podcast with Robert Slovak
• Colima Sea Salt
• Microplastics found in 90 percent of table salt: potential health impacts?
• 12 Reasons You Should Take Sea Salt

-Myth #2: Lectins are not bad for you...15:00

• Abstract P238: Remission/Cure of Autoimmune Diseases by a Lectin Limite Diet Supplemented With Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Polyphenols | Circulation
• Lectins, agglutinins, and their roles in autoimmune reactivities
• 1 in 5 people suffer from some form of an autoimmune condition; these are aggravated by lectins in our diets
• Remission in lectin-free diet

-Myth #3: Probiotics can't boost your mood, immune system or overall wellness...17:48

• Effects of Probiotics on Mood - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
• The Effects of Priobiotics on Mood and Emotion
• The effects of probiotics on depressive symptoms in humans: a systematic review

-Myth #4: Kombucha isn't making you any healthier...19:40

• 8 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Kombucha Tea
• Has all the health benefits of tea: polyphenols, cholesterol reduction, etc.
• 4 studies show kombucha reduces liver toxicity in rodent models by up to 70%
• Acidic acid can kill off harmful bacteria in the gut
• Watch out for residual sugars
• Blood sugar controlling properties

-Myth #5: “Natural sugars” like agave syrup and coconut sugar aren’t any better for you than the refined white stuff...22:57

• Coconut Sugar: Is It Good For You?
• Coconut sugar has far more minerals than regular sugar: zinc, polyphenols, etc.
• Glycemic index score: 35-40; table sugar much higher (60 and above)

-Myth #6: Antiperspirant does not cause breast cancer...25:40

• A Case-control Study Adds a New Piece to the Aluminum/Breast Cancer Puzzle
• Use of Underarm Cosmetic Products in Relation to Risk of Breast Cancer: A Case-Control Study
• There's no "smoking gun" but enough anecdotal evidence to be concerned

-Myth #7: "Alkalizing" your body with alkaline water (or anything else) is not a thing...28:30

• BGF Podcast with Robert Slovak
• Systematic review of the association between dietary acid load, alkaline water and cancer | BMJ Open
• Alkaline Water and Longevity: A Murine Study
• More alkalinity is not better
• Hydrogen rich water (Use code BEN for 30% off)

-Myth #8: Apple cider vinegar is good for salads...31:51

• 6 Proven Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
• Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
• Acidic acid in vinegar kills pathogens, natural antibacterial
• Shot of apple cider vinegar improves insulin sensitivity during a high carb meal
• Can educe fasting blood sugar by 4%
• Reduce blood pressure
• Regulate kidney function

-Myth #9: You don’t need to detox with a juice cleanse...

• BGF Article: The Best 2018 Detox Program
• Dandelion extract
• Ginseng
• Milk thistle extract
• Zinc lozenges
• Don't abuse the liver and kidneys and expect them to function properly

-Myth #10: Activated charcoal is only helpful if you’re in the ER and need your stomach pumped...42:28

• What are the Benefits of Activated Charcoal?

-Myth #11: Charcoal toothpaste doesn’t strengthen your teeth...45:50

• Ben agrees with this one
• Charcoal toothpaste may cause tooth decay and will not whiten teeth
• Health charity explores the facts and myths of charcoal toothpaste | Oral Health Foundation

-Myth #12: The ketogenic diet isn’t a magical weight-loss trick...47:40

• Ketogenic Diets: Long-Term Nutritional and Metabolic Deficiencies
• Causes a deficiency in potassium
• Renal acid load, will further strip minerals from the body
• Folate deficiencies: consume liver or folate supplements
• Vitamin C deficiency: fix with supplementation or plants and berries

-Myth #13: Lemon water will not boost your metabolism...51:59

• Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water
• How to drink water with lemon and preserve your tooth enamel | The Well: bodymindheartspirit
• Contains folate, potassium, Vitamin C
• Blood circulation, insulin sensitivity benefits
• High amounts of citrate, helps treat kidney stones
• Can hurt tooth enamel

-Myth #14: Dark chocolate is probably not better for you than other sweets...55:17

• What are the Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate?
• Cacao contains antioxidants
• High levels of minerals
• Rich in magnesium and zinc
• Stimulates nitric oxide
• Hefty research to support chocolate's efficacy

-Myth #15: Gluten is perfectly fine for the vast majority of people...58:30

• Non-celiac gluten sensitivity - Wikipedia
• Gluten is an aggravator of autoimmune issues
• Intestinal damage
• Alter DNA and oxidative balance
• Irritable bowel issues, neural inflammation
• Book: Grain Brain
• Gluten Guardian

-Myth #16: You can’t sweat out toxins...1:01:46

• Blood, urine, and sweat (BUS) study: monitoring and elimination of bioaccumulated toxic elements
• Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury in Sweat: A Systematic Review
• Sweat is a significant way to rid of over 120 toxicants

-Myth #17: Infrared saunas do not detox you or burn fat...1:03:33

• Infrared Sauna Treatment: Are the Claims Backed Up? - Dr. Axe
• Ben uses sauna treatment every day (Clearlight Saunas use code GREENFIELD for $500 off)
• Improves heart function, increase in HRV
• Decreases pain and stiffness
• Improves cognitive behavior, lifting mood

-Myth #18: Coconut oil will not help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol, or kill germs or viruses...1:06:08

• Top 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
• Book: The End of Alzheimers by Dale Bredesen
• Books by Mary Newport
• Many populations eat large amounts of coconut and have low rates of heart disease
• Significant appetite stabilizing effects
• Used in epileptic patients to enter ketosis
• Many studies showing reduction in eczema
• Used as a sunscreen
• Reduce visceral fat

-Myth #19: Oil pulling is not dental care...1:10:57

• Oil pulling for maintaining oral hygiene – A review

-Myth #20: The claims about collagen supplements are way overhyped...1:13:35

• Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications - PubMed - NCBI

-Myth #21: Weighted blankets aren’t a treatment for mental health issues...1:15:40

• Do Weighted Blankets Really Ease Sleeplessness? | Psychology Today

-Myth #22: Organic cotton tampons and menstrual cups aren’t safer...1:18:00

• Do We Need Organic Tampons? A Review Of The Science - HelloGiggles

Resources mentioned in this episode:

- Colima Sea Salt

- BGF Podcast with Robert Slovak

- Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar

- Book: Grain Brain

- Book: The End of Alzheimers by Dale Bredesen

- Books by Mary Newport

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