Is sugar really addictive? Does an "apple a day" really keep the doctor away?
The great thing about science is that scientists don’t let their pride get in the way of the advancement of science. If they discover something they thought was right, but turns out it’s wrong, it’s their responsibility to admit that their previous findings were erroneous.
Of course, over the years we’ve accumulated a huge amount of information about the human body. But which of these so-called facts are actually wrong? Which of these facts, if not straightened out, can cause even more harm than good?
Not necessarily. But water is a great calorie-free alternative to other sodas. So there’s no need to count the glasses, as long as you drink more water than unhealthy drinks and you drink when you’re thirsty.
If you get cramps, it most likely has nothing to do with the fact that you went swimming on a full stomach.
Apples are filled with Vitamin C and fiber, but you need more than just these two nutrients to stay healthy.
Your blood is never blue. It’s dark red when it’s not carrying oxygen. It only looks blue because you see it through several layers of tissue.
Carrots contain Vitamin A, which is great for eye health. But no amount of Vitamin A will give you night vision.
In adults, caffeine can slightly limit the body’s calcium absorption. But a little more calcium in the diet should offset this. Otherwise, coffee has no effect on growth.
Drugs can cause structural and functional damages to the brain, but they don’t leave literal holes!
The skin actually dries out and shrinks, making the hair and nails appear longer on a corpse.
The brain continues to produce new cells well into adulthood. This process is called neurogenesis.
Humans can also sense temperature, time, the placement of one’s limbs, hunger, pain, balance, and more!
Frozen dairy products can actually soothe your sore throat and provide calories you need, especially when your cold is preventing you from eating enough.
Gum will just pass through your intestines and leave your body in the form of feces.
Microwaves won’t do that. But you know what might mess with pacemakers? Anti-theft systems, metal detectors, powerful magnets, mobile phones, and even headphones!
Only a few types of radiation can cause cancer, and that depends on the dosage. Microwaves don’t emit that kind of radiation.
Honey and processed sugar have almost the same biological effect. What makes high fructose corn syrup worse for you is the fact that this sugar is present in huge amounts in certain foods.
Farmers who grow organic produce are allowed to use chemicals that are naturally derived, and in some cases these natural chemicals are worse for the environment than their synthetic counterparts!
Quite the opposite. Since expectant mothers have a lot more to worry about, their brains might even be getting a mental boost to keep up!
There have been no conclusive studies that link ANY food to sexual desire.
This myth was perpetrated by Dr. Robert Lustig, who insinuated that sugar stimulated the same systems that tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, and heroin do, therefore making it addictive. However, when recent studies involved neuroimaging in the mix, there were no clear-cut signs of addiction.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health: “The idea that refined sugar causes ADHD or makes symptoms worse is popular, but more research discounts this theory than supports it.”
Research shows that vitamins don’t actually make a difference in making you healthier. Just stick to a healthy diet and ditch the multivitamins.
Tryptophan is an amino acid that can be found in many different types of food. It’s most likely the carbs you ate on your turkey day feast that made you sleepy.
It only PARTIALLY blocks the vaginal opening, otherwise how would menstrual blood come out? It can also be easily damaged through exercise and inserting a tampon, which makes it an unreliable basis for virginity.
Bacteria can contaminate food in milliseconds. However, wet foods are more likely to be contaminated than dry ones.
Scientists tried this out by feeding dozens of people candy bars with 10 times the usual amount of chocolate, and another group with fake chocolate bars. They counted the zits before and after each diet, and there was no difference between the groups.
Stick around for more of these debunked health myths because we’ve got more!
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