Are plants actively trying to kill us? In this episode, I break down a popular video making that exact claim. I'll walk you through my thought process for analyzing these big statements, look at the evidence (or lack thereof), and give you the nuance that's often missing from these discussions. My goal is to help you become a more informed consumer of health information.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Thesis Statement
02:21 - Brussell Sprouts Carcinogens
05:45 - Professor Doesn’t Eat Plants
07:49 - Plants and Carcinogens
10:47 - Lectins and Satiety/Weight Loss
13:01 - Lectins and Parkinson’s
16:15 - Lectins and Leaky Gut
19:15 - Mikhaila Peterson Story
21:28 - Cyanogenic Compounds in 3rd World Countries
23:50 - Are Almonds Going to Kill You?
25:25 - Seed Oils
27:41 - Photosensitivity
29:17 - Can You Get All Your Nutrients With Meat?
32:14 - Hormesis
34:07 - Takeaway Points
36:05 - Outro

SELECTED REFERENCES:
https://youtu.be/j1cqNDDG4aA?si=TWNeo115yi0z09tZ

*Disclaimer*

This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only.
The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition.
The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate.
Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.