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November 12, 2018

A false hypothesis has been spun into this zero evidence fad, with this popular series of books. Yet the author was sentenced to three years in jail in 2017. Please be careful, and dig deeper to get the real facts.

November 12, 2018

A 20-year observational study from Finland suggests eating kefir, yogurt and other fermented dairy products may protect you against heart disease. Middle-aged Finnish men who consumed the highest amount of fermented dairy products had a 27 percent lower incident risk of coronary heart disease than men in the lowest consumption group.

November 12, 2018

A resurgence in the benefits of thiamine, aka vitamin B1, has been ongoing in recent years. Studies show the importance of adequate thiamine intake for cognitive function, as well as for patients with heart failure. A deficiency, on the other hand, can cause problems ranging from paralysis from beriberi to impaired cognitive function.

November 12, 2018

Take this week's quiz to see how well you remember what you read on Mercola.com last week.