The Problem With Plastic Chemicals
Bisphenols and phthalates in our food are concerning for several reasons.
To start, growing research shows that they are endocrine disruptors, which means that they can interfere with the production and regulation of estrogen and other hormones. Even minor disruptions in hormone levels can contribute to an increased risk of several health problems, including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, birth defects, premature birth, neurodevelopmental disorders, and infertility.
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-contaminants/the-plastic-chemicals-hiding-in-your-food-a7358224781/
Mind-blowing gut news from UC Davis microbiologists: Plain old sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) can actually shield your intestinal lining from inflammation damage
Raw cabbage? Zero protection.
Just the salty brine? Nope, not enough.
In lab tests with human gut cell models, sauerkraut extracts kept the barrier strong and reduced damage from inflammatory cytokines. Unfermented cabbage? No dice.
It’s the full fermentation magic that creates powerful metabolites, like lactic acid, GABA, and unique amino acid derivatives, that your gut cells recognize and thrive on.
A small daily serving (just a forkful or two!) might help build a more resilient digestive system—especially paired with plenty of fiber.
Fermented foods never stop surprising us. Who’s adding more kraut to their plate this week?
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Reference:
Wei L, Marco ML.2025.The fermented cabbage metabolome and its protection against cytokine-induced intestinal barrier disruption of Caco-2 monolayers. Appl Environ ...
RFK Jr: “Sugar is as addictive as crack and very bad for you.”
“It grows tumors.”
“It destroys your mitochondria and your metabolic process.”
“These chemicals are weapons of mass destruction against the human metabolic process.”
“And they’re destroying our kids’ metabolism.”
“And all of these kids are metabolically injured.”
Dennis Coyle is on his way home! We remain committed to freeing all Americans wrongfully detained abroad. Today the Taliban took an important step in the right direction, now they must release all remaining Americans immediately, including Mahmood Habibi and Paul Overby.
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