In a recent blog post we discussed the needless concern over the estrogen-like effects that soybean products are thought to pass on to humans. This concern is not justified, though, because human studies have proven that the isoflavones in soy—commonly...
A mind-numbing study published in early February has made headlines around the world: The average human brain now contains approximately seven grams of microplastics. According to the researchers, that’s about the same weight as a throw-away plastic spoon. The...
Spirulina is a type of algae that has grown in popularity as a nutritional supplement in recent years. Other types of algae that are popular as supplements include chlorella and kelp. Algae are a large and diverse group of photosynthetic, plant-like organisms that use...
Modern society is inarguably toxic. Each day we are exposed to thousands of toxic substances, many of which wreak havoc in our bodies. Of these substances phthalates are probably the most ubiquitous. Phthalates are substances added to plastics to increase their...
If you feel tired, regularly suffer brain fog, or suddenly struggle with several seemingly-unrelated health issues at once, a build-up of toxins in the body may be to blame. Everyone suffers from some degree of toxic build-up—it’s impossible to avoid it in...
While global attention has remained fixed on viruses and pandemics, another long-term threat has been quietly building: plastic toxicity. The ongoing accumulation of microplastics and nanoplastics in the human body is now being linked to digestive issues and systemic...
