Citations, Research and Data
I am not a Medical Doctor or Scientist. None of the information here is health or medical advice. I am a researcher and Body/Bio Hacker and am sharing my research and personal life experiences. I am a certified Health Coach, but likely not your health coach, so no client/coach relationship is implied.
You'll find other websites, scientific studies, peer reviewed articles and other's opinions below.
My philosophy is that we are all bio individual and no two people are exactly the same, regardless of DNA and genetics. What works for someone else won't necessarily be right for you.
Be willing to test, try, eliminate, add back in, evaluate and make decisions for yourself.
These are in no particular order.
PLEASE NOTE - when it is stated that there is "no scientific evidence to support" a claim, here is what you MUST know and research: It costs money for research and studies and unless one is willing to fund it, you won't find it. Big pharma and Big Food aren't going to fund studies that cast doubt on their products.
Think about that!
Lower Toxic Life YouTube Channel
Ultra Processed Foods:
Trends in Consumption 1998-201 - JAMA
France: Mortality and Ultra Processed Foods - Pub Med
Food Stamps and Ultra Processed Foods
Ultra Processed Foods - Public Health Policy Changes CAN NOT Wait - Pub Med
Dementia and Ultra Processed Foods
Cancer Risks and Ultra Processed Foods - BMJ
What Are Ultra Processed Foods - NIH Library of Medicine
Processed Vs Ultra Processed Foods
Covid Deaths - US Deaths FAR Exceeded other countries - here's why
What are Processed and Ultra Processed Foods Defined
Which Processed and Ultra Processed Foods Are Okay - Dr. William Li
Ultra Processed Foods, Sugar and the Risk to Kids - Natl Inst of Health
Ultra Processed Foods, Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain
Plant Based Meat Ingredient Guide - Be Educated
Sugar and Its Impact on Health
Misleading Harvard Study and Project 226 On "Safety of Sugar"
"To conduct the literature review, the sugar industry paid the Harvard scientists the equivalent of $50,000 in 2016 dollars, then set the review’s objective, contributed articles to be included, and received drafts. Yet the industry’s funding and role were not disclosed in the final NEJM publication."
NPR Article on Bogus Harvard Study
JAMA Network, Sugar and Heart Disease
PubMed - Sugar and Heart Disease
Natl Institute of Health 2021 Study - Govt Funded School Lunch and Breakfast Sugar Content
Natl Institute of Health - Cancer, Sugar and Glucose
Natl Institute of Health - Glucose (Sugar) Deprivation and Various Cancer Effects
Safe and Unsafe Dark Chocolate Products - Consumer Reports
Artificial Sweeteners and Health Risks
World Health Organization Study
Sugar Replacements
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Negative and detrimental effects on Liver- Natl Inst of Health
Yoplait Removed HFCS and It's Still Not Healthy
Beverages containing HFCS and harm - Natl Inst of Health
Cleveland Clinic - Dangers in HFCS in Beverages
Hartford Hospital - What Makes HFCS So Bad
Glucose and Insulin Studies
Women, hot flashes, night sweat and sleep issues - National Institute of Health
Acne and Insulin - National Institute of Health
Seed Oils and Health Risks
Cleveland Clinic Study - the good and BAD
Reddit Article Debunking Much of Guy Crosby's Research
Seed Oils and Sunburn Risk - Dr. Cate Shanahan
Soybean Oil and Its Link to Obesity and Diabetes
Fat in Our Diets (and The Lies We've Been Told)
Scientific American - New "Facts" on Fats
Ancel Keys Misled Us About Dietary Fat
The Wire - Fat Lies And the Heart
National Institute of Health - Diet, Fat, Coronary Disease
British Journal Sports Medicine - Saturated Fat Does NOT Clog the Arteries
Macronutrient Data
Supplement, Vitamins, Plants, Oils and Holistic Products:
Dr Mark Hyman - Young Forever Book Recommendations
Dr Mark Hyman's Supplement Guide
National Institutes of Health - Berberine and Weight Loss
Natl Inst of Health on Bromelain - Injuries, Swelling, Pain and Digestive
Some Amazon Supplements Have Misleading Labeling - JAMA Study
Deaths And Mortality Data:
Toxic Beverages, Energy Drinks and Soda
Benzene, Benzoate Salts and Ascorbic Acid FDA Gov Study
National Institute of Health Raises Alarm on Energy Drinks
Dental and Gum Health, Toxic Toothpaste, Fluoride, Diabetes Risk and Mouthwash Ingredients:
Chemical VS Natural Toothpaste - NIH Study
Mouthwash and Hypertension Link
Triclosan in Toothpaste and Other Products
Nature.com Article - Increased Diates Risk
Hidden Dangers and What You Should Know
Arm and Hammer vs Crest Toothpaste - PubMed
Risks of Fluoride - JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association)
Misleading Labels
Healthline - How to Read Food Labels Without Being Tricked
Naked Food Magazine - 13 Most Misleading Labels
What Exactly is IN "Natural" Flavors?
Tufts University Food Compass Disputed
Tufts University "Food Compass" - Largely Misleading
That Time They Said Lucky Charms Was "Healthy"
Is Tufts University Food Compass Broken?
Tufts Food Compass - Worse Than You Thought
ADD and ADHD Food Studies
Science Direct Study - Magnesium, zinc and copper estimation in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Medical News Today Article
Intermittent Fasting
Dr. Jason Fung -
How much protein is excessive?
Metabolically Fit -
Only 12% of Americans
Genetics Are Only 20% of Our Health Destiny - Natl Inst of Health
Coconut Oil, Water and It's Many Uses
NIH study on limited use as a sunscreen
Coconut Oil and Herbals for Sun Protection - PubMed and National Institute of Health Database
Coconut Oil Effects on Metabolism - Natl Institute of Health
Coconut Oil and Immunity - Natl Institute of Health
Coconut Water: Urinary Citrate and Renal Stone Disease - Natl Institute of Health Study
Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits
Healthline - 6 Science Backed Proven Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar and Lowered Blood Sugar
Misc Government Studies and Guidelines
CDC Diabetes Report - May 2024
2020-2025 USDA Dietary Guidelines
NSAIDs and Gut Microbiome Disruption
Curry Leaves and Lowered Blood Pressure - Natl Institute of Health
WebMD: Curry Leaves and Blood Pressure
CDC Guidelines on Clean, Sanitize, Disinfect
Chronic Stress and Disease - National Institutes of Health
Web MD - 75% Doctor Visits Are Stress Related
Sitting All Day Shortens Life, Moderate Coffee Lengthens Life - PubMed
Ketones and Brain Health - Natl Institute of Health
Water and Electrolyte Balance - National Institutes of Health
Ginger Herb and Cancer - National Library of Medicine
Amazing Mighty Ginger - National Library of Medicine
Cinnamon Studies - National Library of Medicine Study 1
Cinnamon Studies - National Library of Medicine Study 2
Cinnamon Studies - National Library of Medicine Study 3
Cinnamon Studies - National Library of Medicine Study 4
Cinnamon Studies - National Library of Medicine Study 5
Functional Medicine Positive Outcomes - Chronic Disease
Journal of American Medicine - Benefits of a Functional Medicine Approach to Chronic Disease
Natl Institute of Health - Functional Medicine Study
Misc Hospital, Medical, Clinic and University Studies
GERD: Acid Reflux Medications Making it Worse, Mayo Clinic
WebMD - NSAIDs and Gut Health Risk
Waist Circumference For Optimal Health
Shocking Reality of Forever Chemicals (PFAs) in Our Environment, Food, Homes
Coffee Drinkers Live Longer - Journal of American Medicine Article
Harvard University Carnivore Diet Study of 2000 participants
What Really Causes Heart Disease - Heart Surgeon Dr. Dwight Lundell
Plastics and Microplastics
Microwave Plastics - Are They Really Safe?
BPAs and Microwave "Safe" Plastic Risks
Are the BPA Replacements WORSE?
Coffee Pods and Tea Bags - National Institute of Standards and Technology USA
Credit Card Amount of Plastic Ingested?
Not Exactly But Still Alarming
Maybe Not, But You Still Swallow a Lot of Plastic
Douglas Walker, an Associate Professor of Environmental Health at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health.
"This comparison arose from findings suggesting humans ingest approximately 0.1 [to] 5g of plastic particles per week from a variety of exposure sources," Walker explained. "The original findings were for all plastics. We do not actually eat a credit card each week and this phrase was meant as a comparison to provide context on how much plastic this could equate to."
Dr. Shanna Swan, a professor of environmental medicine and public health at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, has at least a few clues about the ultimate health consequences of all this plastic consumption. In her 2017 book "Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race," Swan documented plummeting human sperm counts and established a potential link to plastic pollution. At the same time, Swan pointed out that it is extremely difficult to definitively prove that this global problem is caused by endocrine disruptors in plastics like phthalates and bisphenols.
Formaldehyde and Home Products Exposure
Thermal Paper/Receipts Danger - McGill Office of Science
(1) U.S. Dept of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis. https://www.bea.gov/iTable/iTable.cfm?ReqID=19&step=2#reqid=19&step=3&isuri=1&1921=underlying&1903=2017
(2) Environmental Working Group - Enviroblog. https://www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2014/04/lets-talk-trash#.Wj2Q7N-nHIU
(3) ATSDR - CDFs. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=937&tid=194
(4) U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm205999.htm
(5) Environmental Working Group. https://www.ewg.org/research/ewgs-guide-triclosan#.Wj2nfd-nHIV
(6) ATSDR - Formaldehyde. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp111-c1.pdf
(7) Environmental Health Perspectives. https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/1408989/
(8) Pollution Prevention Resource Center. http://pprc.org/index.php/2012/p2-rapid/bps-as-a-replacement-for-bpa-in-thermal-paper/
