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Fermented food can reduce, remove and even eliminate microplastics and Bisphenol A from our tissues.
Publisher’s rating: Fermented foods with probiotics may support gut health, which could help mitigate some effects of microplastics indirectly. However, there is no scientific evidence proving they can remove or eliminate microplastics from the body.
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is Ayurveda’s most powerful medicine against Diabetes
Publisher’s rating: Multiple studies have shown that Amla can in fact help control one’s blood sugar levels
The review examines an Instagram claim that amla is a potent diabetes medicine and describes investigating evidence about its effects on blood sugar. It cites research associating amla with blood-sugar control and notes claims about chromium and insulin secretion.
Your child’s body is born with everything it needs to heal, and we mess it up with pharma products
Publisher’s rating: Children are born with minimal immunity, which is not sufficient enough to protect the baby from deadly diseases
شبکه ۱۲ اسرائیل اعلام کرده که نتانیاهو به سرطان مبتلا شده است.
Publisher’s rating: نادرست
केस कापून झाल्यावर डोक्याचा पाठीचा मसाज करून झाल्यावर मान वाजवताना मेंदूला रक्त पुरवठा करणारी नस दबल्याने ब्रेन स्ट्रोक आल्याने मृत्यु.
Publisher’s rating: False
Fact Crescendo found that the viral video was scripted, not evidence of a customer dying from a stroke during a salon massage. The review says the video’s YouTube description characterized it as scripted drama and parody made to raise awareness.
Microplastics detected in semen, testicles, and even penile tissue.
Publisher’s rating: Microplastics have been found in the bloodstream, lungs, lymph, brain, and testicles.
Cancer can be cured without using chemotherapy
Publisher’s rating: The claim is not supported by scientific evidence
Microplastics found in narrowed arteries, like the carotid artery, are linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Publisher’s rating: Microplastics in arteries, especially the carotid artery, can increase the risk of heart disease.
Research reported in related sources found that patients with carotid plaque containing microplastics had a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. One account says the association does not prove that plastic caused those outcomes.
Drinking tea brewed from tea bags may expose you to microplastics, potentially causing harm like inflammation.
Publisher’s rating: Microplastics in the bloodstream can trigger an inflammatory response in the body.
drinking a mixture of carrot, tomato, onion, and orange juice every night remove cataracts without surgery
Publisher’s rating: The claim is False
A YouTube reel claims that a multi-step skincare routine, including a morning face wash, vitamin C serum, moisturizer, sunscreen and lip balm is a must have for healthy skin.
Publisher’s rating: While a multi-step skincare routine may benefit individuals with specific skin concerns, its necessity for everyone lacks dermatological evidence
Nutri Diabete Gold ផលិតផលជួយព្យាបាលជំងឺទឹកនោមផ្អែមដែលទទួលស្គាល់ដោយស្ថាប័នសុខាភិបាល និងស្ថាប័ន FDA របស់អាមេរិក។
Publisher’s rating: False
ഇടയ്ക്കിടെയുള്ള സ്ഖലനം പ്രോസ്റ്റേറ്റ് കാൻസർ സാധ്യത കുറയ്ക്കും
Publisher’s rating: False
The review reports that a Harvard study found men ejaculating 21 or more times per month had a 31% lower prostate cancer risk than men reporting 4–7 times per month. It also cites an Australian study that reached a similar conclusion.
Consuming a Mixture of Lemon Juice and Honey Immediately Heals Sore Throat and Cough
Publisher’s rating: The claim is False
Drinking Coconut Water Once a Day Cure Acne
Publisher’s rating: The claim is False
The review says there is no scientific evidence or medical consensus that drinking coconut water cures acne. It notes that coconut water may support general skin health, but should not be considered a standalone acne treatment.
A mixture of aloe vera gel, coffee powder, and black tea can permanently darken grey hair after one application
Publisher’s rating: False. There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that this mixture can permanently darken grey hair
Frequent ejaculation doesn’t prevent prostate cancer
Publisher’s rating: False. Frequent ejaculation lowers prostate cancer risk
The growing trend of detox diets and supplements claims that your body requires a timely detox to eliminate toxins and improve health
Publisher’s rating: False. The body has its own efficient detoxification system, primarily through organs like the liver, and doesn’t require external supplements or products to detoxify