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Weekly Findings · September 7, 2026The microplastic study, the FDA dye ban, and the magnesium-timing trial.
Three stories, my read on each, and one thing to do this week. — Josh
1 · Detox
Microplastics in arteries
Particles were found in plaque samples and tracked with cardiovascular events. My read: don't panic, do the ten swaps — start in the kitchen. The full breakdown →
2 · Policy
FDA moves on three synthetic dyes
Long overdue. Check labels on anything marketed to kids. Scan a label →
3 · Sleep
Magnesium at night beats magnesium in the morning
Glycinate, evening, 200–400 mg — what I've suggested for years, now with the timing studied. Glycinate vs citrate →
This week
One thing to do
Walk ten minutes after your biggest meal, every day this week. It's the cheapest metabolic intervention there is, and the trial that just came out says it works. Make it a 7-day program →
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