An occasional series fact checking the world of bro science.
Jacked Check – An occasional series fact checking the world of bro science Claim: “If you can peel it you can eat it.” In other words, conventional produce is fine to buy and eat if you remove the skin, and therefore, pesticides. Rating: Partly true. Conclusion: Produce that has a protective shell, such as kiwi,…
Jacked Check – An occasional series fact checking the world of bro science Claim: Regularly eating a large amount of fruit can cause a variety of health issues including gout. Rating: True. Conclusion: When your body metabolizes fructose, it produces uric acid. Uric acid can form painful crystals in the joints causing gout. The Details…
Jacked Check – An occasional series fact checking the world of bro science Claim: A bowl of cereal is the nutritional equivalent of a bowl of ice cream. Rating: True. Conclusion: Carbohydrates from grains have limited nutrient value, and like all carbohydrates (except fiber), they are eventually broken down into glucose. In addition, the lactose…
Jacked Check – An occasional series fact checking the world of bro science Claim: Vitamin D in a pill form provides the body with the full benefits of vitamin D. The sulfating effect of the sunlight is not necessary for the body to make effective use of ingested vitamin D. Rating: True, unless you have…
Jacked Check – An occasional series fact checking the world of bro science Claim: Supplementing with powdered collagen provides special benefits compared to consuming protein from typical sources, like steak. Rating: Technically false, but with qualifications. Conclusion: Collagen powder does not provide the body with a richer source of collagen than a steak. However, collagen…