2004 April

Is there something toxic in your green tea?

There was a time when the word “pure” meant something. But these days “pure” is often pure hogwash.

Beyond being a reliable indication that the body is experiencing some type of crisis, elevated CRP has been shown to be an aggravating factor in creating blood clots that commonly lead to stroke, heart attack and other cardiovascular events.

Of course, you could make a case that virtually all soft drinks contain toxins. But there’s one particular toxin that prompted this e-mail from an HSI member named Imelda: “I would love to see you write your views on aspartame.”

A recent study shows that men whose fiber intake comes mostly from vegetables may have greater protection from prostate cancer than those who get their fiber from other sources.