A Complete Debunk of Every What The Health Statistic (Part 1)
What The Health has done its job. The makers have successfully scared viewers away from animal products, causing them to take up a vegan diet. However, much like the creators’ previous documentary, Cowspiracy (which I have debunked, as well), accuracy is not its strong suit. The reality is that the science is not behind the vegan movement. This is proven even by the sources WTH cites: most of their links are to public interest groups and organizations that profit off of vegan diets… there are very few actual studies.
To begin, many of What The Health’s claims focus on the very real health crises that Americans are facing. This is the truth. It’s no secret that the US is a nation growing obese: fast foods and processed meals are becoming more common while nutritional education and active lifestyles are becoming less common. Diseases like Type 2 Diabetes and Osteoporosis accompany this widespread weight gain. WTH lists statistics such as: |
- 1 in 10 healthcare dollars is spent on people with diabetes
- 2/3 of adults are either overweight or obese
- 70% of deaths and morbidity are largely lifestyle related and preventable
However, the makers of the documentary misdiagnose the problems by saying they’re caused exclusively by animal products. As I round out this Nutritional Series, which has explored the many reasons it’s not a good idea to go vegan to promote health, I felt it was important to put this documentary up against the science, and show why choosing a strictly plant-based diet is detrimental to your health and puts money in the film producers’ pockets.
CANCER
- The World Health Organization Report has classified bacon and sausage as carcinogenic to humans
- One serving of processed meat per day increased risk of developing diabetes by 51%
- Heterocyclic Amines [aka HCA] are clear-cut carcinogens.
Some further reading about this:
Sugimura, T., K. Wakabayashi, H. Nakagama, and M. Nagao. "Heterocyclic Amines: Mutagens/carcinogens Produced during
Cooking of Meat and Fish." Cancer Science.U.S. National Library of Medicine, Apr. 2004. Web. 13 June 2017.
Tareke, Eden, Per Rydberg, Patrik Karlsson, Sune Eriksson, and Margareta Tornqvist. "Analysis of Acrylamide, a Carcinogen
Formed in Heated Foodstuffs." J. Agric. Food Chem. 2002, 50, 4998−5006 Analysis of Acrylamide, a Carcinogen Formed in
Heated Foodstuffs 50 (2002): n. pag. Amazon AWS. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 17 July 2002. Web. 13 June
2017.
Tessitore, N., A. Lapolla, C.n. Arico´, L. Gammaro, P. Bernich, and D. Fedele. "Hemodialysis Techniques and Advanced Glycation
End Products." Contributions to Nephrology Advanced Glycation End Products in Nephrology (2000): 33-39. Web. 13 June 2017.
- Any animal product boosts the level of cancer promoting growth hormone IGF-1
Sources:
Aguirre, G. A., J. Rodríguez Ita, R. G. Garza, and I. Castilla-Cortazar. "Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 Deficiency and Metabolic
Syndrome." Journal of Translational Medicine. BioMed Central, 06 Jan. 2016. Web. 13 June 2017.
Hindawi. "Effect of GH/IGF-1 on Bone Metabolism and Osteoporsosis." International Journal of Endocrinology. Hindawi
Publishing Corporation, 23 July 2014. Web. 13 June 2017.
"The Surprising Truth About IGF-1 and How to Increase and Inhibit It." Selfhacked. Selfhacked, 30 May 2017. Web. 13 June 2017.
- Suppression of human prostate cancer and breast cancer cell growth given the blood of a vegan
- If you eat meat, chances of getting cancer are 1 in 2 if you’re a man and 1 in 3 if you’re a woman
- “We investigated the relation of meat, egg, and dairy product consumption with breast cancer risk…. No consistent association was found between breast cancer risk and the consumption of any of the food groups under study.”
- “Many cancer patients exhibit an altered glucose metabolism characterized by insulin resistance and may profit from an increased protein and fat intake.”
- “Our findings offer a compelling preclinical illustration of the ability of a low CHO diet in not only restricting weight gain but also cancer development and progression.”
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- “Prostate cancer risk, including by disease stage, was not strongly associated with dietary factors.”
- “Fish and poultry have been associated with lower rates of CHD and cancer.”
HEART DISEASE
- Diabetes is not caused by eating a high carbohydrate diet or sugar
- Carbohydrate consumption is inversely related to diabetes
- A low fat, plant-based diet is more than twice as powerful at controlling and/or reversing diabetes than the ADA diet recommending meat and dairy
- You can stop and reverse heart disease with plant-based diets
- When people adopt a fully plant-based diet, their cholesterol numbers plummet within a few days
- “The current epidemic of diabetes and obesity has been, over the past three decades, accompanied by a significant decrease in fat consumption and an increase in carbohydrate consumption… Because carbohydrate is the major secretagogue of insulin, some form of carbohydrate restriction is a prima facie candidate for dietary control of diabetes. Evidence from various randomized controlled trials in recent years has convinced us that such diets are safe and effective.”
- “Low-carbohydrate diet score for high total protein and fat was significantly associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes in women.”
- “When carbs are eaten and digested, they change into sugar. Management of diabetes depends on controlling the amount of sugar in your bloodstream.”
- 99.4% were able to avoid major cardiac events by going plant based
- If you eat meat, the chances of you getting heart disease are about 1 in 3
- If you eat meat, your chances of gaining weight are about 2 in 3
- “Despite conflicting guidelines between countries regarding dietary cholesterol and specifically egg intake, the evidence suggests that a diet including more eggs than is recommended (at least in some countries) may be used safely as part a healthy diet in both the general population and for those at high risk of cardiovascular disease, those with established coronary heart disease, and those with type 2 diabetes mellitus.”
Fuller, Nicholas R., Amanda Sainsbury, Ian D. Caterson, and Tania P. Markovic. "Egg Consumption and Human Cardio-Metabolic Health in People with and without Diabetes." MDPI. The Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, 3 Sept. 2015. Web. 5 June 2017. - “No evidence of a curve linear association was seen between egg consumption and risk of coronary heart disease or stroke. In addition, people with higher egg consumption had a 25% lower risk of developing hemorrhagic stroke.”
Rong, Ying, Li Chen, Tingting Zhu, Yadong Song, Miao Yu, Zhilei Shan, Amanda Sands, Frank B. Hu, and Liegang Liu. "Egg Consumption and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke: Dose-response Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies." BMJ. British Medical Journal Publishing Group, 07 Jan. 2013. Web. 05 June 2017. - “Avoiding dairy can have significant health effects. An emerging body of evidence suggests that yogurt and other dairy products may help support reduced risk of heart disease, hypertension, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.”
- “Our study found that intakes of low-fat dairy products, calcium, and vitamin D were each inversely associated with risk of hypertension in middle-aged and older women, suggesting their potential roles in the primary prevention of hypertension and cardiovascular complications.”
- There are no studies showing that eggs and meat in moderation can turn your heart disease around and get better
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- The roles of alcohol, sugar, smoking, and meat-based diet towards heart disease
- The leading source of sodium in the American diet for adults is chicken
TOXINS
- Within minutes of eating dead meat bacteria toxins, the body gets a burst of inflammation, stiffening or paralyzing the arteries.
- 3,000 people die each year in the US from food-borne illnesses
- 93% of dioxin exposure comes from eating animal products
Vegans are no more safe from this chemical than omnivores are.
The reason that dioxin experts point the finger at animal products in specific is that each trophic level magnifies their toxicity potential. However, researchers that focus on dioxin threats do not recommend cutting meat and dairy from our diets (see their recommendations in the sources linked below), but instead to choose low fat options of them and balance diets with other food groups.
Furthermore, nutrients exclusive to a diet balanced with animal products have positive health benefits that directly contradict the symptoms of dioxin toxicity: weakened immune response, higher risk of cancer, and decreased fertility.
The claims that animal products are the primary cause of dioxins is disproved by the fact that dioxin exposure in America has rapidly decreased since the 1970s, while livestock production has increased (the vegans claim that animal agriculture is in decline—this is a myth that I will debunk in a completely separate blog post).
Sources about dioxins:
- “So the best way to reduce exposure to dioxin is to actually follow the advice in the Federal Dietary Guidelines which EPA readily acknowledges. These guidelines include the recommendations to choose a variety of meat and dairy products that are lean, low fat, or fat free, and to increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain products. Meat, milk, and fish are important sources of nutrients and a balanced diet. Milk is a major source of calcium, vitamins A and D, and riboflavin; meat is an important source of iron, zinc and several B-vitamins; fish provides beneficial fatty acids as well as certain vitamins and minerals. Each of these foods provides high quality protein in the diet.”
- “An important finding from this assessment is that the food intake estimate of about 1.3 ng/kg/day (of the 7.7 ng/kg/day total) cannot explain current US body burdens; exposures to PBDEs in house dust accounted for 82% of the overall estimated intakes.”
- “Dioxin levels in the environment have declined dramatically in recent decades -- by as much as 76 percent since the 1970s, according to some measurements. Dioxin levels in foods have decreased greatly as well.”
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With mercury, shellfish are a particular concern, and pregnant women are advised to avoid them for that reason. For the regular person, the trace amounts of mercury we’d receive from fish have no health effects, but the toxins magnify when they’re transferred from mother to fetus, and can cause harm. Studies have shown that people who eat fish regularly, but not more than 12 oz a week, have no risk of mercury poisoning. The reason for this is that the main health concern with mercury is that it binds to selenium, causing malfunctions of the nervous system that result in tremors, insomnia, agitation, or muscle spasms. The solution is to make sure you eat fish that has more selenium than mercury, or get an abundance of selenium from other foods. Fun fact: selenium deficiency can also be caused by a vegan diet because the main food sources of the mineral are meats.
Sources about mercury:
Berry, Marla J., and Nicholas VC Ralston. "Mercury Toxicity and the Mitigating Role of Selenium." EcoHealth 5 (2008): 456-59.
Print.
Hindawi. "Mercury Toxicity and Treatment: A Review of the Literature." Journal of Environmental and Public Health. Hindawi
Publishing Corporation, 22 Dec. 2011. Web. 13 June 2017.
Kaneko, J. John, and Nicholas V. C. Ralston. "Selenium and Mercury in Pelagic Fish in the Central North Pacific Near
Hawaii." Biological Trace Element Research 119.3 (2007): 242-54. Soest Hawaii. Humana Press Inc, 27 July 2007. Web. 13
June 2017.
PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, were banned in America in 1979, and the only areas of concern were in the Housatonic River and the New Bedford Harbor, both of which are located in Massachusetts. Researchers have had a very hard time studying their health effects because exposure level in the developed world is so low. NOAA has linked them to possible negative health and environmental outcomes, but feels confident that they have long since biodegraded and are no longer a threat.
Sources about PCBs:
Ribas-Fito, N., M. Sala, M. Kogevinas, and J. Sunyer. "Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Neurological Development in
Children: A Systematic Review." Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. BMJ Group, Aug. 2001. Web. 13 June
2017.
"What Are PCBs?" NOAA's National Ocean Service. US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, 18 Sept. 2009. Web. 13 June 2017.
As for saturated fats and cholesterol, seafood actually lowers our risk of heart disease. Here’s the science:
One thing that consumers should be aware of, and is addressed in the review linked above, is that, in 2012, the USDA did change their rules from a “zero tolerance standard for contamination by visible fecal material” to allowing carcasses with visible fecal material to be allowed through inspection prior to processing. Processing is when the carcass is treated with an antimicrobial agent that removes all traces of fecal bacteria, such as E Coli, along with other contaminants.
Every product that comes from the processing plant is inspected by an FSIS trained professional. This is not to say E Coli doesn’t sometimes make its way to the consumer… the system is not perfect, but the FSIS, FDA, and CDC are all taking proactive approaches to addressing fecal contaminants in the food supply. None of them recommend doing away with animal products because of the issue.
If this is something you’re very concerned about, going vegan would not be a way to avoid feces. Organic shoppers are at an especially high risk for fecal contaminants because organic operations rely heavily on manure as fertilizer. Even vegetables display traces of animal feces. The best method to avoid E Coli and similar pathogens is to wash your fruits and vegetables thoroughly, consume only pasteurized dairy, and cook meat and poultry adequately.
Some sources about this:
"CDC WONDER FAQ Help Contact Us WONDER Search." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, 1 Apr. 1993. Web. 20 June 2017.
Kennedy, Mark. "Fecal Contamination of Poultry and Meat." FSIS. USDA, 6 May 2013. Web. 20 June 2017.
Maffei, Daniele F., Erika Y. Batalha, Mariza Landgraf, Donald W. Schaffner, and Bernadette D.G.M. Franco. "Microbiology of
Organic and Conventionally Grown Fresh Produce."Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. Elsevier, Dec. 2016. Web. 20 June
2017.
As for why GMOs aren’t bad, read the articles: The Truth About GMOs and GMOs: Are They The Devil? and stay tuned for my blog post about organics.
Sources about mercury:
Berry, Marla J., and Nicholas VC Ralston. "Mercury Toxicity and the Mitigating Role of Selenium." EcoHealth 5 (2008): 456-59.
Print.
Hindawi. "Mercury Toxicity and Treatment: A Review of the Literature." Journal of Environmental and Public Health. Hindawi
Publishing Corporation, 22 Dec. 2011. Web. 13 June 2017.
Kaneko, J. John, and Nicholas V. C. Ralston. "Selenium and Mercury in Pelagic Fish in the Central North Pacific Near
Hawaii." Biological Trace Element Research 119.3 (2007): 242-54. Soest Hawaii. Humana Press Inc, 27 July 2007. Web. 13
June 2017.
PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, were banned in America in 1979, and the only areas of concern were in the Housatonic River and the New Bedford Harbor, both of which are located in Massachusetts. Researchers have had a very hard time studying their health effects because exposure level in the developed world is so low. NOAA has linked them to possible negative health and environmental outcomes, but feels confident that they have long since biodegraded and are no longer a threat.
Sources about PCBs:
Ribas-Fito, N., M. Sala, M. Kogevinas, and J. Sunyer. "Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Neurological Development in
Children: A Systematic Review." Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. BMJ Group, Aug. 2001. Web. 13 June
2017.
"What Are PCBs?" NOAA's National Ocean Service. US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, 18 Sept. 2009. Web. 13 June 2017.
As for saturated fats and cholesterol, seafood actually lowers our risk of heart disease. Here’s the science:
- “Increasing fish consumption is recommended for intake of omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids and to confer benefits for the risk reduction of cardiovascular disease.”
- “There is strong evidence that eating fish or taking fish oil is good for the heart and blood vessels.”
- “Seafood/fish intake has been regarded as a protective factor for coronary heart disease.”
- Testing shows 88% of pork chops, 90% of ground beef, and 95% of chicken breasts sampled were contaminated with fecal bacteria
One thing that consumers should be aware of, and is addressed in the review linked above, is that, in 2012, the USDA did change their rules from a “zero tolerance standard for contamination by visible fecal material” to allowing carcasses with visible fecal material to be allowed through inspection prior to processing. Processing is when the carcass is treated with an antimicrobial agent that removes all traces of fecal bacteria, such as E Coli, along with other contaminants.
Every product that comes from the processing plant is inspected by an FSIS trained professional. This is not to say E Coli doesn’t sometimes make its way to the consumer… the system is not perfect, but the FSIS, FDA, and CDC are all taking proactive approaches to addressing fecal contaminants in the food supply. None of them recommend doing away with animal products because of the issue.
If this is something you’re very concerned about, going vegan would not be a way to avoid feces. Organic shoppers are at an especially high risk for fecal contaminants because organic operations rely heavily on manure as fertilizer. Even vegetables display traces of animal feces. The best method to avoid E Coli and similar pathogens is to wash your fruits and vegetables thoroughly, consume only pasteurized dairy, and cook meat and poultry adequately.
Some sources about this:
"CDC WONDER FAQ Help Contact Us WONDER Search." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, 1 Apr. 1993. Web. 20 June 2017.
Kennedy, Mark. "Fecal Contamination of Poultry and Meat." FSIS. USDA, 6 May 2013. Web. 20 June 2017.
Maffei, Daniele F., Erika Y. Batalha, Mariza Landgraf, Donald W. Schaffner, and Bernadette D.G.M. Franco. "Microbiology of
Organic and Conventionally Grown Fresh Produce."Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. Elsevier, Dec. 2016. Web. 20 June
2017.
- Commercial animals are largely fed Genetically Modified (GMO) corn and soy
- Eating organic meat will not help you avoid contaminants
- Most of the world’s GMO crops are consumed by livestock with dairy cows consuming the most per animal
As for why GMOs aren’t bad, read the articles: The Truth About GMOs and GMOs: Are They The Devil? and stay tuned for my blog post about organics.
DIET AND DISEASE
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Sources:
"All about the Dairy Group." Choose MyPlate. USDA, 29 July 2016. Web. 13 June 2017.
"All about the Protein Foods Group." Choose MyPlate. USDA, 29 July 2016. Web. 13 June 2017.
Auestad, Nancy, Judith S. Hurley, Victor L. Fulgoni, and Cindy M. Schweitzer. "Contribution of Food Groups to Energy and
Nutrient Intakes in Five Developed Countries." Nutrients. MDPI, June 2015. Web. 13 June 2017.
It is important to realize that animal products supply us with the bulk of nutrients that enable our immune system. Crohn’s Disease is caused by abnormal responses of the immune system, which can be avoided by getting enough iron, zinc, and probiotics, each of which is most abundantly available and easiest to use in animal products.
Multiple Sclerosis is also a disease dealing with an impaired immune system, and the same argument of consuming animal products to allow the bodies defense mechanisms to be most effective applies for it as well. This disease is different for every person who has it, but many people can only have one “episode,” which includes symptoms such as fatigue, muscle spasms, numbness, and blindness, but then go the rest of their lives without suffering any more symptoms. However, just because MS patients may not feel constant effects, they still have the disease and are at a continuous risk of more episodes. Some patients live with chronic symptoms for their entire lives with no relief. It is very difficult to diagnose MS, and, unfortunately, experts have declared that those who are believed to have the disease have an absence of remission potential. This means that going vegan will not cure MS, as WTH claims, because patients that suffer from the condition once are at risk of recurrent episodes for the rest of their lives.
Sources about Crohn’s and MS:
Conlon, Michael, and Anthony Bird. "The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on Gut Microbiota and Human Health." MDPI.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 24 Dec. 2014. Web. 20 June 2017.
Goldenberg, Marvin M. "Multiple Sclerosis Review." Pharmacy and Therapeutics. MediMedia USA, Inc., Mar. 2012. Web. 20 June
2017.
Karacabey, Kursat, and Nurfer Ozdemir. "The Effect of Nutritional Elements on the Immune System." OMICS International.
OMICS International, 29 Nov. 2012. Web. 20 June 2017.
McDonald, Compston, Edan, Goodkin, Hartung, Lublin, McFarland, Paty, Polman, Reingold, Andberg-Wollheim, Sibley,
Thompson, Van Den Noort, Weinshenker, and Wolinsky. "Recommended Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis:
Guidelines from the International Panel on the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis." Annals of Neurology 50.1 (2001): 121-27.
Web. 20 June 2017.
Summers, RW, DE Elliott, JF Urban Jr, R. Thompson, and JV Weinstock. "Trichuris Suis Therapy in Crohn’s Disease." 54 (2005): 87-
90. Print.
Cooper, David, Michael McDermott, and Leonard Wartofsky. "Hyperthyroidism." The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &
Metabolism. Oxford University Press, 01 July 2006. Web. 20 June 2017.
Giannelli, Frank R., MS. "Hyperthyroidism : Journal of the American Academy of PAs." LWW. Journal of the American Academy
of Physician Assistants, 2015. Web. 20 June 2017.
"Hyperthyroidism." Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology. MedScape, 19 Mar. 2017. Web. 20 June 2017.
EGGS
DAIRY
Bordoni, Alessandra, Francesca Danesi, Dominique Dardevet, Didier Dupont, Aida S. Fernandez, and Doreen Gille. "Dairy
Products and Inflammation: A Review of the Clinical Evidence." Taylor & Francis. Informa UK Limited, 19 Aug. 2015. Web.
20 June 2017.
Labonté, Marie-Ève, Patrick Couture, Caroline Richard, and And Sophie Desroches. "Marie-Ève Labonté." The American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 01 Apr. 2013. Web. 20 June 2017.
Stancliffe, Renée A., and And Teresa Thorpe. "Renée A Stancliffe." The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The American J
ournal of Clinical Nutrition, 01 Aug. 2011. Web. 20 June 2017.
"All about the Dairy Group." Choose MyPlate. USDA, 29 July 2016. Web. 13 June 2017.
"All about the Protein Foods Group." Choose MyPlate. USDA, 29 July 2016. Web. 13 June 2017.
Auestad, Nancy, Judith S. Hurley, Victor L. Fulgoni, and Cindy M. Schweitzer. "Contribution of Food Groups to Energy and
Nutrient Intakes in Five Developed Countries." Nutrients. MDPI, June 2015. Web. 13 June 2017.
- Studies referencing the link between exposure to dairy at a young age and Type 1 Diabetes
- “The hypothesis that early exposure of the infant to cow's milk (or lack of breast-feeding) predisposes the child to type 1 diabetes dates from the 1980s. It has important implications, but remains controversial because the evidence on which it is based has been indirect and is open to criticism.”
- The number one dietary source of cholesterol in America is chicken.
- The number one source of saturated fat is dairy
- Crohn’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis remission rates best ever achieved from a plant based diet
It is important to realize that animal products supply us with the bulk of nutrients that enable our immune system. Crohn’s Disease is caused by abnormal responses of the immune system, which can be avoided by getting enough iron, zinc, and probiotics, each of which is most abundantly available and easiest to use in animal products.
Multiple Sclerosis is also a disease dealing with an impaired immune system, and the same argument of consuming animal products to allow the bodies defense mechanisms to be most effective applies for it as well. This disease is different for every person who has it, but many people can only have one “episode,” which includes symptoms such as fatigue, muscle spasms, numbness, and blindness, but then go the rest of their lives without suffering any more symptoms. However, just because MS patients may not feel constant effects, they still have the disease and are at a continuous risk of more episodes. Some patients live with chronic symptoms for their entire lives with no relief. It is very difficult to diagnose MS, and, unfortunately, experts have declared that those who are believed to have the disease have an absence of remission potential. This means that going vegan will not cure MS, as WTH claims, because patients that suffer from the condition once are at risk of recurrent episodes for the rest of their lives.
Sources about Crohn’s and MS:
Conlon, Michael, and Anthony Bird. "The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on Gut Microbiota and Human Health." MDPI.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 24 Dec. 2014. Web. 20 June 2017.
Goldenberg, Marvin M. "Multiple Sclerosis Review." Pharmacy and Therapeutics. MediMedia USA, Inc., Mar. 2012. Web. 20 June
2017.
Karacabey, Kursat, and Nurfer Ozdemir. "The Effect of Nutritional Elements on the Immune System." OMICS International.
OMICS International, 29 Nov. 2012. Web. 20 June 2017.
McDonald, Compston, Edan, Goodkin, Hartung, Lublin, McFarland, Paty, Polman, Reingold, Andberg-Wollheim, Sibley,
Thompson, Van Den Noort, Weinshenker, and Wolinsky. "Recommended Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis:
Guidelines from the International Panel on the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis." Annals of Neurology 50.1 (2001): 121-27.
Web. 20 June 2017.
Summers, RW, DE Elliott, JF Urban Jr, R. Thompson, and JV Weinstock. "Trichuris Suis Therapy in Crohn’s Disease." 54 (2005): 87-
90. Print.
- Plant based diet makes you hyperthyroid?
Cooper, David, Michael McDermott, and Leonard Wartofsky. "Hyperthyroidism." The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &
Metabolism. Oxford University Press, 01 July 2006. Web. 20 June 2017.
Giannelli, Frank R., MS. "Hyperthyroidism : Journal of the American Academy of PAs." LWW. Journal of the American Academy
of Physician Assistants, 2015. Web. 20 June 2017.
"Hyperthyroidism." Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology. MedScape, 19 Mar. 2017. Web. 20 June 2017.
EGGS
- Eating 1 egg per day is just as bad as smoking 5 cigarettes per day for life expectancy
- The USDA admitted that eggs cannot legally be labeled nutritious, low fat, part of a balanced diet, low calorie, healthful, healthy, good for you, or safe
DAIRY
- There is a strong link between dairy and autoimmune diseases
Bordoni, Alessandra, Francesca Danesi, Dominique Dardevet, Didier Dupont, Aida S. Fernandez, and Doreen Gille. "Dairy
Products and Inflammation: A Review of the Clinical Evidence." Taylor & Francis. Informa UK Limited, 19 Aug. 2015. Web.
20 June 2017.
Labonté, Marie-Ève, Patrick Couture, Caroline Richard, and And Sophie Desroches. "Marie-Ève Labonté." The American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 01 Apr. 2013. Web. 20 June 2017.
Stancliffe, Renée A., and And Teresa Thorpe. "Renée A Stancliffe." The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The American J
ournal of Clinical Nutrition, 01 Aug. 2011. Web. 20 June 2017.
- Most people in the world are lactose intolerant
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Merritt, Melissa A., Daniel W. Cramer, Allison F. Vitonis, Linda J. Titus, and Kathryn L. Terry. "Dairy Foods and Nutrients in Relation to Risk of Ovarian Cancer and Major Histological Subtypes." International Journal of Cancer. Journal International Du Cancer. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 01 Mar. 2013. Web. 13 June 2017.
In reference to dairies role in autism, many believe that a casein free diet combats the disease. However, there is little evidence to support this.
In addition, antibodies contribute to healthy gut microbiota, which can have many benefits for our immune systems, sparing our pancreas from inflammation.
Some sources about dairy, antibodies, and our pancreas:
Gerszberg, Deborah, RD, CNSC, CDN. "The Pancreas Center." Help Take Pain out of Pancreatitis with Your Diet | Columbia
University Department of Surgery. Columbia University Medical Center, n.d. Web. 20 June 2017.
Thorning, Tanja Kongerslev, Anne Raben, Tine Tholstrup, Sabita S. Soedamah-Muthu, Ian Givens, and Arne Astrup. "Milk and
Dairy Products: Good or Bad for Human Health? An Assessment of the Totality of Scientific Evidence." Taylor & Francis.
Informa UK Limited, 7 June 2016. Web. 20 June 2017.
Warrington, Richard, Wade Watson, Harold L. Kim, and Francesca Romana Antonetti. "An Introduction to Immunology and
Immunopathology." Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology. BioMed Central, 10 Nov. 2011. Web. 20 June 2017.
ANTIBOTICS
- “Milk and dairy products play a key role in healthy human nutrition and development throughout life, but especially in childhood…. milk consumption is associated with a reduced risk of NCDs such as osteoporosis and possibly colorectal cancer and type 2 diabetes.”
- “We found no association between intake of dairy products and breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Among premenopausal women, high intake of lowfat dairy foods, especially skim/low-fat milk, was associated with reduced risk of breast cancer.”
- “Other studies, including a study of early risk markers (3) and meta-analyses such as the Pooling Project of Prospective Studies of Diet and Cancer (4), indicate that calcium-rich dairy foods are also chemoprotective against colon cancer.”
- Casein protein, the main protein in dairy products, especially in cheese, creates casomorphins which may play a role in sudden infant death syndrome and autism
- Human breast milk has 2.7 grams/liter of casein compared to 26 grams/liter for cow’s milk
In reference to dairies role in autism, many believe that a casein free diet combats the disease. However, there is little evidence to support this.
- Milk does not build strong bones
- Countries with the highest rates of dairy consumption have the highest rates of osteoporosis
- Children are suffering from conditions linked to dairy consumption
- Milk is a hormonal fluid
- Dairy products have pus
- Cow milk protein causes antibodies in the bloodstream that attack the pancreas
In addition, antibodies contribute to healthy gut microbiota, which can have many benefits for our immune systems, sparing our pancreas from inflammation.
Some sources about dairy, antibodies, and our pancreas:
Gerszberg, Deborah, RD, CNSC, CDN. "The Pancreas Center." Help Take Pain out of Pancreatitis with Your Diet | Columbia
University Department of Surgery. Columbia University Medical Center, n.d. Web. 20 June 2017.
Thorning, Tanja Kongerslev, Anne Raben, Tine Tholstrup, Sabita S. Soedamah-Muthu, Ian Givens, and Arne Astrup. "Milk and
Dairy Products: Good or Bad for Human Health? An Assessment of the Totality of Scientific Evidence." Taylor & Francis.
Informa UK Limited, 7 June 2016. Web. 20 June 2017.
Warrington, Richard, Wade Watson, Harold L. Kim, and Francesca Romana Antonetti. "An Introduction to Immunology and
Immunopathology." Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology. BioMed Central, 10 Nov. 2011. Web. 20 June 2017.
ANTIBOTICS
- There are at least 450 drugs that are administered to animals
- The pharmaceutical industry sells 80% of all antibiotics made in the US to animal agriculture
- 23,000 people die each year from antibiotic resistant bacteria
- The WHO said that we are nearing a post-antibiotic era in medicine
- We have a $5 billion stent industry
- We have a $35 billion statin drug industry
Check out Part 2:
- Swine
- Protein
- Other Nutrients
- Overall Health
- Biases including funding from "meat and dairy industry" and lobbying
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