Tag: Fact vs fiction

According to a 2022 review of over 100 studies, oral thiamine (vitamin B1) cannot repel insects at any dosage or route of administration. This definitively debunks the persistent myth that vitamin B1 keeps bugs away by altering a person's body odor.

According to research from institutions like the Mayo Clinic, health information from credible sources like registered dietitians and government health agencies is based on robust scientific evidence. Understanding what is credible nutrition information is essential to protect yourself from the widespread and potentially harmful misinformation online.

A persistent viral claim suggests honey is the closest substance to human blood, but this is scientifically inaccurate. A closer look at the chemical composition and biological function of both substances reveals profound and fundamental differences, contrary to a persistent misconception.

Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting some of the world's most dangerous diseases, causing over one million deaths each year. This grim fact leads many to seek any possible defense, prompting the common question: is there something I can eat that will repel mosquitoes, or is this just another folk myth?

A 2013 systematic review published in the *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition* found no evidence to validate the health benefits of the blood type diet, which is the source of claims about which blood group should not eat plantain. This popular health theory is not supported by scientific fact and should not dictate your nutritional choices.