Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!

Take the Daily Dozen Challenge!

We just re-launched the Daily Dozen Challenge to help more people discover how easy it is to fit some of the healthiest of healthy foods into their meals. Join us on social media and show us how you Do the Dozen.  Plan: Pick a day to eat the Daily Dozen. Download our...
Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?

Are Energy Drinks Beneficial?

What effects do Red Bull and Monster brand energy drinks have on artery function and athletic performance? Given the “global popularity” of the multibillion-dollar energy drink industry, it is critical we determine if the beverages have any “potential adverse...
Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?

Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?

Do the benefits outweigh the risks of acid-blocker drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec, and Zantac? What about baking soda? Dyspepsia is the medical term for upset stomach. After eating, your stomach may hurt, you may feel bloated,...
Top 10 NutritionFacts.org Videos of 2022

Top 10 NutritionFacts.org Videos of 2022

We create more than a hundred new videos every year. They are the culmination of hundreds of hours of researching, writing, animating, editing, and producing. We comb through thousands of scientific papers from the peer-reviewed medical literature so that busy people...
Benzoyl Peroxide or Tea Tree Oil for Acne?

Benzoyl Peroxide or Tea Tree Oil for Acne?

What happened when a 5 percent tea tree oil gel was pitted head-to-head against the leading over-the-counter treatment for pimples? “Acne vulgaris remains one of the commonest diseases to afflict humanity.” As I discuss in my video Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Tea Tree Oil...
Can We Detoxify Lead from Our Body in a Sauna?

Can We Detoxify Lead from Our Body in a Sauna?

How much does sweating from a sauna or exercise get rid of lead and mercury? In my video Is Henna Safe?, I talk about a study that proved lead could be absorbed through the skin and into the body. Researchers applied lead to someone’s left arm and then measured the...