Traditional nutrition research has ramped up in the last 10 to 15 years with some very interesting results, particularly around fat and meat. A book titled “The Fat of the Land” by Vilhjalmur Stefansson in 1956 presented the Inuit diet as a model for optimal nutrition. Vilhjalmur Stefansson was Canadian …

Soap is supposed to clean, so it must have some type of compound that is potent. I’ll introduce you to Triclosan. Triclosan, a synthetic antimicrobial agent that is found in many consumer products such as soaps, toothpaste, cosmetics, and even clothing. It benefits in preventing the spread of bacteria and …

Today, synthetic food additives play a huge role in enhancing the color, flavor, and shelf life of various products. Red Number 40, also known as Allura Red AC, stands out as one of the most used food colorings worldwide. Behind its bright color lies a growing body of research raising …

Today food dye additives are in almost everything and it’s very popular. Among these additives, Red Number 3, also known as Erythrosine, stands out for its bright color. Recent scientific research has raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with this additive. I never knew these artificial dyes were …

Plant fungus is not something most think about when we think of food but there are sneaky compounds out there that you probably have ingested. These compounds are called mycoestrogens. These compounds, produced by fungi, possess estrogenic properties, meaning they can mimic the hormone estrogen in the body. They are …

Some plants contain phytoestrogens, which are naturally occurring plant defense chemical compounds used to damage the predator’s endocrine system by interfering with hormonal signaling pathways, leading to reduced feeding and growth rates, altered development, and even toxicity in some cases. These compounds mimic the activity of estrogen in the human …

It seems plastic is everywhere, just look around your house. Plastics contain a group of chemicals called Phthalates, they make plastic more flexible and durable. From cosmetics to plastics, phthalates serve various purposes, but they raise concerns about potential health risks. Understanding Phthalates Phthalates are esters of phthalic acid, commonly …

This one will be a tough one for folks.  Beauty and personal care items are important and essential to most people, but they have chemical compounds as ingredients. Parabens are one of them. Parabens are a class of preservative found in cosmetics, skincare, and some foods. They help extend shelf …

Sunscreen has a lot of bad compounds in it. Another one is called Benzophenone (BP). Benzophenone (BP) is a chemical compound that is in many products we use daily, from sunscreen and cosmetics to plastics and food packaging. Concern is growing about this chemical compound, about its health risks and …

Atrazine lucked out media wise over the years, but I found you. Glyphosate (Round Up) got all the bad press. Atrazine is a widely used herbicide to control weeds and has poor health outcomes on humans just like Glyphosate. What is Atrazine? Atrazine, a chlorotriazine herbicide, has been in use …