Weekly Health Quiz: Depression, Sunscreen and Showers

1 Which of the following has been shown to protect against heart attack and stroke, even when traditional risk factors for atherosclerosis are present?

• 3 to 5 eggs per week
• Probiotic-rich fermented foods

  Metabolites produced by certain gut microbes have been linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke and early death. Among patients with traditional risk factors, having low amounts of these metabolites appear to protect against clot-related events. Learn more.

• Wheat germ
• Biodynamic fruit