How fiber may help reduce PFAS levels

Why 70% Alcohol is Used Instead of 100% for Disinfection. 1. Mechanism of Action: Alcohol kills microbes by denaturing their proteins and damaging cell membranes. 100% alcohol acts too quickly, dehydrating the cell surface and forming a barrier that prevents deeper penetration. The 30% water in 70% alcohol allows better penetration, leading to more effective microbial destruction. 2. Role of Water: (30% water). Water plays a vital role in main killing mechanism. The presence of water in 70% alcohol slows evaporation and enhances protein breakdown, making disinfection more thorough. 3. Evaporation Rate/Contact time: Pure alcohol evaporates too fast, reducing the contact time with microbes. Whereas 70% alcohol evaporates more slowly, ensuring enough time for the alcohol to act effectively. To sum up: The presence of water in 70% alcohol improves penetration, slows evaporation, and enhances protein denaturation, making it significantly more effective as a disinfectant than 100% alcohol.

🚀 First Edition: The GLP-1 Mentor by Dr Onyx MD PhD The flood of conflicting advice about GLP-1s is overwhelming. You need tactical, evidence-based strategies—not more noise. That's where this comes in. The GLP-1 Mentor is your weekly briefing, delivering expert-vetted solutions by Dr Onyx MD PhD for: - Convenient Nutrition: High-protein, low-effort “Safe Plates” and product reviews. 🍽️ - Side Effect Management: Tactical hacks for nausea, constipation, fatigue and more. 💊 - Optimization: The latest science on maximizing results and preserving muscle. 🏋️ - Access & Coverage: Updates on insurance changes, shortages, and cost savings. 💵 ✨ Stay ahead, stay informed, and thrive on your GLP-1 journey. Read the first edition here: https://lnkd.in/e3KvNXwh

The sugar industry has manipulated scientific research on fluoride since the 1930s — exaggerating its benefits, suppressing concerns about serious side effects and shifting attention away from sugar’s role in tooth decay, according to a study published Monday in the journal Environmental Health. Internal sugar industry and dental organization documents, analyzed by the study’s author Christopher Neurath, detail how the sugar industry helped shape the public health policies that, for decades, touted fluoride as a “magic bullet” against tooth decay. The documents also show how the tobacco and chemical industries later adopted those tactics. The sugar industry — and the industrial food industry as a whole — “have played a huge role in manipulating not just the science, but the policy,” Neurath said of his findings. “I think this helps to show they are likely culprit No. 1 in the chronic disease epidemic.” Controversy over water fluoridation exploded after plaintiffs won a landmark lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September 2024. The ruling — now on appeal — compels the agency to set new rules for regulating fluoride in water because fluoride poses an “unreasonable risk” to children’s neurodevelopment. Since then, numerous communities — and two states — have decided to stop fluoridating their water. The “Make Our Children Healthy Again” strategy report, published earlier this month under the direction of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., called on the EPA to review new science on fluoride’s potential health risks. The report also instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to update its water fluoridation recommendations. Read more here —> https://lnkd.in/gwYZHDrt #health #sugar #fluoride #risk #policy #manipulation #tobacco #science

If you’ve been scrolling social media or keeping up with the news, you’ve probably seen alarming stories about microplastics, PFAS, and “Forever Chemicals” — including a recent study on tamarind. Yes, social media can be intense. And often fear-inducing. Here’s the truth: microplastics are everywhere — in our waterways, foods, athletic gear, and even inside our bodies. Researchers have detected them in human organs including the brain, heart, lymph nodes, placenta, and more. Evidence suggests they may contribute to changes in metabolism, inflammation, immune function, and tissue health. So what can we do about it? The recent Tamarind Study found that tamarind can attach to microplastics in water, removing up to 90% of particles. Exciting? Absolutely. But unfortunately, this doesn’t translate directly to clearing microplastics from our bodies… yet. The takeaway: while science continues to explore solutions, there are practical steps you can take to reduce exposure to PFAS, microplastics, and other harmful compounds — and we put them all in a FREE guide for you. 📥 Download our FREE PFAS Guidebook to learn actionable strategies for limiting exposure and supporting long-term health. Knowledge is power and small, intentional choices today can make a big difference tomorrow. Download your FREE PFAS Guidebook at PittsburghFIT.com/Go

Molds on Food! Why You Can’t Just "Cut It Off" 🍞🦠 When mold appears on bread, cheese, or fruit, many people think cutting away the visible spot makes the rest safe to eat. The problem is: Mold is much more than a surface issue. 🔬 The Science Beneath the Surface: * Invisible Roots (Hyphae): What you see is only the tip of the iceberg. Mold extends microscopic, thread-like filaments (called Hyphae) deep into the food. Even after you remove the fuzzy spot, these "roots" remain embedded. * Toxic Compounds (Mycotoxins): Certain molds produce Mycotoxins—toxic chemical compounds. These toxins can spread through the food and have been linked to health issues ranging from nausea and weakened immunity to, in severe cases, cancer risks. ⚠️ The Food Safety Rule: Don't compromise your health for a small piece of food. Expert Advice: "When in doubt, throw it out." Cutting the visible spot does not guarantee the removal of all contamination.

Prop 65 Warning for Titanium Dioxide Struck Down California’s Proposition 65 warning requirement for respirable titanium dioxide violates the First Amendment, the District Court for the Eastern District of California ruled on August 12, 2025, in The Personal Care Products Council v. Bonta, No. 2:23-cv-01006. The decision is the latest in a series of rulings invalidating Prop 65 warnings for chemicals with disputed health risks. In 2023, the Ninth Circuit struck down a warning requirement for glyphosate, and in early 2025, the Eastern District of California invalidated a warning requirement for dietary acrylamide. More information is available here: https://lnkd.in/e8dDr339

After 30 years managing chronic health conditions with supplements and 17 years as a nurse, I've learned what separates brands that create lifetime customers from products that get tried once and forgotten. Here's what supplement companies often miss about their own customers—and how quality formulation, transparent communication, and FDA compliance create loyalty that drives long-term revenue. If you're in the supplement industry, this article shares insights from someone who's been on both sides: the desperate customer in the supplement aisle AND the nurse who understands the science. Article: Why I Became Your Customer (And How to Keep People Like Me Coming Back)

Key factors that affect medicine product's shelf life: The shelf life of a product is influenced by several key factors: · Temperature: Higher temperatures greatly accelerate product degradation. A 10°C increase can double the rate of degradation. · Humidity/Water: Controlling Water Activity (αw) is crucial to prevent mold growth and hydrolysis reactions. · Light: Exposure to light can damage products. Using amber containers or light-barrier packaging provides protection. · Oxygen/Headspace: Limiting oxygen exposure is vital. This can be achieved by using nitrogen flushing (N₂) or adding antioxidants. · Packaging: The packaging must act as a good barrier, with low Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) and Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR), and have secure closure integrity. · pH & Formulation: The product's pH must be buffered to remain within a stable range to prevent chemical breakdown. · Microbial Load & Preservatives: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sanitation, and hurdle technology (using multiple methods) help control microbes, sometimes with preservatives. · Handling/Distribution: The product must be protected during shipping, which may require a cold chain and protection from vibration. #ShelfLife #ProductDevelopment #FoodScience #Packaging #SupplyChain #QualityControl #Innovation #GMP #HurdleTechnology

Microbes: Beyond Health When you hear the word microbes or Microbiology, the first thing that usually comes to mind is health and that’s true, but not anymore. In fact, their connection to health and diseases may become the smallest part in the future. Today, microbes are used across many different fields. They’re no longer studied only to prevent disease they’re now being used to generate fuels, recycle waste, produce food, and even clean the environment.

Copper: Vital for Life, Criminally Underestimated By Vincent Cook Let’s cut the nonsense: the “2 mg/L safe limit” for copper in drinking water isn’t about safety — it’s about liability. Regulators aren’t optimizing your T-cells, your blood, or your mitochondrial function. They’re managing profits. Animal studies, primate nutrition, and ancestral human diets tell a very different story: 5–7 mg/day of copper supports enzyme activity, immune surveillance, and cellular energy. Modern guidelines? They deliberately keep you in the minimum-survival zone so pharmaceutical companies can thrive on chronic imbalance. We’ve normalized fear over trace minerals while promoting synthetic substitutes that leach plastic, disrupt metabolism, and fatten corporate margins. The narrative is clear: functional biology is dangerous to profit. Stop buying it. Start thinking about what your body actually needs, not what the “safety limits” allow. Copper is life — not a liability. #Copper #FunctionalBiology #TraceMinerals #TCellBoost #RegulatoryBS #ProfitOverHealth #RedoxPower #ImmuneOptimization