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Explore evidence-based articles on Inflammation and diet, including risk factors, health claims, prevention narratives and what the evidence shows.

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FACT CHECK
OPINION
Nutrition

Is ketosis needed to combat inflammation?

We examine whether ketosis is the "proper" fix for chronic inflammation, as was suggested by a recent Primal Bod video.
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A man holds some ginger in his hands whilst looking unwell.
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OPINION
Health

Is ginger good for you? Or are the benefits of this "superfood" overstated?

Many people eat ginger when they're feeling unwell, but are ginger's health benefits anecdotal or based in evidence? We find out in this fact-check!
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Two raw marbled beef steaks on a wooden board with sprigs of rosemary and black peppercorns
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Nutrition

Eddie Abbew’s claims on red meat: what you need to know

Eddie Abbew claims that eating red meat only for a month is the best way to reduce inflammation, but how does this compare to the scientific evidence?
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Rows of plastic bottles filled with golden-yellow seed oil line a supermarket shelf. This image visually anchors the article’s examination of seed oils and their alleged link to inflammation, challenging widespread misinformation with evidence-based analysis of the health impacts of vegetable oils.
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OPINION
Nutrition

Do seed oils cause inflammation?

Do seed oils cause inflammation? Systematic reviews and major institutions (Harvard, Stanford, AHA, BHF) all say no. Here is what the science actually shows.
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