News Category - Dr. Axe

Microplastics in Chewing Gum: 1 Piece Could Release Thousands of Particles into Saliva

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in size, have become a pervasive environmental pollutant, infiltrating various aspects of daily life. Recent research now has uncovered a surprising source of microplastic exposure: chewing gum. A ...

Study: Vitamin D Supplementation Linked to Drastic Decrease in Dementia Incidence

Dementia is unfortunately an increasingly common reality for many older adults around the globe, with some experts estimating that by the year 2060, 1 million U.S. adults will develop dementia each year, up from roughly ...

‘Forever Chemicals’ Study: PFAS in Tap Water Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," have become a pervasive environmental and public health concern. Their unique chemical properties, which make them resistant to heat, water and oil, have led to ...

Antioxidants to Combat Microplastics? Study Finds Anthocyanins May Counteract Nanoplastics

It's no secret that microplastics are everywhere these days, from bottled water and tea to the human body and even in the rain. When you consider the link between plastics and obesity and an alarming ...

Is High-Intensity Drinking Even Worse than Binge Drinking?

High-intensity drinking is a growing concern due to its harmful effects on both physical and mental health. While binge drinking has long been recognized for its negative consequences, high-intensity drinking represents an even more extreme form ...

Melatonin Side Effects and Can You Overdose?

If you can't sleep, you're not alone, and you may be among those who turn to melatonin for sleep. In the U.S., more than 36 percent of all adults report sleeping on average for less than ...

Can Too Much Niacin Harm Your Heart?

Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is widely used for its cholesterol-lowering effects and its role in heart health. However, the potential side effects and risks associated with high doses of niacin have raised concerns ...

Study: Can These 2 Probiotics Lower Blood Pressure?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly have of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, accounting for nearly 120 million people. In addition, the CDC notes that: Hypertension ...

Can Boiling Water Remove Microplastics? Plus the Dangers of Nanoplastics

A study conducted by the Environment Agency Austria in 2018 estimated that more than half of the world population may harbor microplastics in their stools. As alarming as that is, things have only become more ...

Dirty Dozen List: Are You Eating the Most Pesticide-Laden Produce? (Plus the Clean 15)

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its 2024 Dirty Dozen list, a "Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce," and it serves as a solid reminder that we still have a lot of work to do ...