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...
A growing body of scientific evidence shows that regular consumption of ultra-processed foods leads to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is vastly different than Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease with symptoms...
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...
A special report by Optimal Health Systems: On March 18, 2024, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois announced that he intends to reintroduce his failed 2022 Senate bill (S.4090) forcing strict regulations on the manufacturing and selling of nutritional supplements. In his...
March 2024 marks a milestone of sorts: It’s the fourth anniversary of the start of America’s unprecedented pandemic lockdowns. The anniversary is a good time to reflect on the status of your own health and whether or not you’re prepared for the next...
According to a widely distributed 2022 report, supplements are “useless for most people.” The report was widely parroted in the usual places—U.S. News and World Report, New York Times, Yahoo News, and other mainstream media outlets. Ignoring the fact...
