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Controversial Thoughts: How Almond milk is harming you and your kids! — Whalespan

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Controversial Thoughts: How Almond milk is harming you and your kids!

Paul Saladino15m · 2021-06-11

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✓Well SupportedDiscontinuation of almond milk resolved genitourinary and urinary metabolic disturbances in children with hyperoxaluria.✓Well SupportedHeart and Soil supplements 'Whole Package' contain testicle and 'Memory and Brain' contain brain, which may be beneficial for libido and cognition.✓Well SupportedSeeds, grains, nuts, and legumes are toxic plant parts that eliminating can improve health issues.✕Not SupportedOxalates in almonds can cause genitourinary problems, including bladder and kidney issues.Well Supported

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Including liver in the diet and eating more meat and organs is recommended for optimal health and thriving.

✕Not SupportedDairy products containing carrageenan should be avoided due to potential gut irritation.

✕Not SupportedChildren should not be fed almond milk, soy milk, or other plant-based milk beverages that contain carrageenan or are made from seeds like almonds or legumes like soy.

✕Not SupportedAlmonds are seeds that are high in oxalates, which can contribute to kidney stones and other health problems.

✕Not SupportedHigh oxalate foods such as almonds, spinach, rhubarb, beets, and turmeric powder can cause issues and should be avoided.

◐Partially SupportedPlant seeds are defended with chemicals because they are crucial for the plant's DNA propagation.

✕Not SupportedAlmond milk contains phytic acid and oxalates that can interfere with mineral absorption and contribute to kidney stones.

✕Not SupportedSoy protein and soy isoflavones are associated with increased aggressive behavior and decreased affiliative behavior in adult monkeys when consumed long-term in diets rich in them.

◐Partially SupportedEating testicle is beneficial and desirable.

◐Partially SupportedCarrageenan may damage the gut, leading to leaky gut, inflammation, immune system activation, and insulin resistance.

✕Not SupportedSoy contains isoflavones that are not beneficial for humans and can alter primate behavior.

◐Partially SupportedLow concentrations of carrageenan in drinking water caused glucose intolerance and insulin resistance in a mouse model.

◐Partially SupportedRemoving carrageenan from the diet improved hemoglobin A1c and HOMA-IR in pre-diabetic patients over 12 weeks in a pilot randomized controlled trial.

◐Partially SupportedRemoving carrageenan from the diet may improve insulin signaling and glucose tolerance.

✕Not SupportedCarrageenan in the diet may negatively affect insulin signaling and glucose tolerance, potentially contributing to the development of diabetes.

◐Partially SupportedLarger studies are needed to determine the impact of carrageenan on diabetes development.

◐Partially SupportedNuts, seeds, and legumes like soy are excluded from an animal-based diet, and avoiding them promotes thriving.

◐Partially SupportedCarrageenan is a food thickener extracted from algae that is known to cause inflammation.