Oatmeal is NOT a health food

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Paul Saladino54m · 2023-07-11

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Well SupportedAn animal-based diet, consisting of organs, grass-fed meat, fruit, honey, and raw dairy, is considered evolutionarily consistent and nutrient-rich.Well SupportedIf an individual is thriving, no dietary changes are necessary; if not thriving, question dietary assumptions and continue learning.Well SupportedPhytic acid in oats can inhibit the absorption of divalent cations like calcium, iron, and magnesium when consumed with other foods.Partially SupportedSome plant compounds can be detrimental to certain individuals.Well Supported

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Consuming oysters with beans or tortillas significantly reduces zinc absorption.

Not SupportedSaponins can inhibit digestive enzymes, cause gut inflammation, leaky gut, and inhibit the digestion of lactose, fats, and proteins.

Well SupportedOne ounce of a specific dark chocolate bar contained 204% of the maximum daily allowed cadmium.

Not SupportedOats contain defense chemicals like saponins, mold toxins, phytic acid, and heavy metals, making them a negative food choice.

Well SupportedChronic cardio combined with a diet high in grains and phytic acid may contribute to stress fractures.

Well SupportedPhytic acid is not completely reduced by processing, and lectins are difficult to remove from foods like beans without pressure cooking.

Well SupportedChocolate can be contaminated with heavy metals absorbed from the soil by cacao seeds.

Well SupportedThe Environmental Working Group (EWG) found glyphosate in 28 out of 28 tested children's cereal samples, with 26 exceeding the EWG's benchmark of 160 parts per billion.

Well SupportedBeef and ruminants are clean food sources, largely avoiding PFAs, heavy metals, and microplastics.

Well SupportedOats contain saponins, which are defense chemicals that may deter animals and humans from eating them.

Well SupportedConsuming significant amounts of oats, wheat, quinoa, beans, and leafy greens can easily exceed acceptable weekly limits for cadmium intake.

Well SupportedTesting heavy metal status through blood tests for mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and lead is important.

Partially SupportedCacao can be high in heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic, necessitating careful testing of the certificate of analysis.

Partially SupportedConsuming a diet primarily composed of fish requires checking for heavy metal contamination, including mercury, cadmium, lead, arsenic, PFAS, and microplastics.

Partially SupportedConsuming plant-based meat can lead to lower absorption of iron, zinc, and other minerals due to phytic acid.

Partially SupportedCadmium exposure from food can be prevented by avoiding less nutrient-rich foods like oats and grains that may cause gut issues.

Partially SupportedFish and shellfish contain significant levels of heavy metals, including mercury, arsenic, and cadmium.

Not SupportedSaponins increase brush border permeability, potentially enhancing uptake of macromolecules like allergens.

Partially SupportedRaw milk, honey, fruit, coconut water, and meat are suggested as breakfast alternatives to oats.

Not SupportedSaponins in oats are difficult to avoid through processing methods like sprouting.

Partially SupportedLeafy greens can accumulate heavy metals like thallium.

Not SupportedSaponins in plants can damage the human gut.

Partially SupportedEggs, raw yogurt, or kefir are acceptable breakfast options.

Partially SupportedHeavy metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic are prevalent in food, including rice products.

Not SupportedQuinoa is not easily digested by humans, leading to poor nutrient absorption.

Partially SupportedSprouted oat samples had slightly higher total levels of 13 triterpenoid saponins compared to regular oat bran products.

Partially SupportedThe EFSA set a tolerable weekly intake for cadmium at 2.5 mcg/kg body weight, while the WHO/FAO set it at 5.8 mcg/kg body weight.

Partially SupportedFermentation of oats does not reduce saponins, and heating also does not degrade saponins in oats or quinoa.

Partially SupportedOats can accumulate mold and mycotoxins, including fusarium toxins and ochratoxin A.

Partially SupportedSaponins increase gut permeability and inhibit active nutrient transport, which is equivalent to leaky gut.

Partially SupportedOatmeal is high in phytic acid, which chelates minerals like calcium, hindering their absorption.

Partially SupportedCadmium is stored in the leaves of numerous leafy vegetables like lettuce and endives due to high uptake and translocation.

Partially SupportedGrains, including oats, can contain mold toxins.

Partially SupportedPhosphorus-based fertilizers increase cadmium in soil.

Partially SupportedRemoving offending foods such as beans, grains, nuts, seeds, and some vegetables can improve skin health, particularly for those with acne.

Not SupportedSaponins may act as anti-nutrients and worsen reproduction in animal models.

Partially SupportedHeating quinoa does not fully remove the damaging effects of saponins on human gastric mucosal cells.

Partially SupportedPlants preferentially absorb heavy metals from the soil, leading to higher concentrations in vegetarian diets.

Partially SupportedSaponins can impair protein digestion and vitamin/mineral uptake, cause hypoglycemia, and act as anti-fungal and antiviral agents.

Not SupportedNon-organic oats contain significant levels of pesticides, including glyphosate.

Partially SupportedHeavy metals are generally not a major problem in bottled waters, with greater exposure coming from foods like seafood, chocolate, leafy greens, and grains.

Partially SupportedSprouting quinoa can decrease some problems associated with it, but saponins remain present.

Partially SupportedAverage exposure to cadmium in Europe is below the EFSA's reduced limit, but average exposure for infants and the 95th percentile for adults exceeded the reduced total tolerable intake.

Partially SupportedMercury is a problematic heavy metal for humans and is found in many foods, particularly fish.

Partially SupportedHigh oatmeal consumption correlated with recurrent stress fractures in a runner.

Partially SupportedThe FDA maximum allowable dose levels for lead and cadmium in chocolate are approximately 0.5 micrograms for lead and 4.1 micrograms for cadmium per ounce.

Not SupportedSaponins and glycoalkaloids are detrimental to the gut, causing inflammation, cell death of intestinal cells, increased leakiness, and impaired active transport.

Not SupportedSaponins irritate the human gut, activate the immune system, may bind to TLR4/TLR5 receptors, and can lead to inflammation cascades that increase cortisol, serotonin, or estrogen.

Partially SupportedConsistent long-term exposure to small amounts of lead and cadmium can lead to developmental issues, lower IQ, and behavioral problems in children.

Partially SupportedLocally produced food in areas with high cadmium content and higher food consumption relative to body weight in children can lead to increased cadmium exposure.

Partially SupportedElevated heavy metal levels increase the risk of dementia, infertility, birth defects, hormonal imbalances, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

Partially SupportedSaponins are difficult to remove from foods and are not easily degraded by heating or cooking.

Partially SupportedCadmium warrants greater attention due to emerging evidence of its neurotoxicity.

Partially SupportedCadmium accumulation can cause cardiovascular disease and fuel cancers by mimicking estrogen via an estrogen receptor alpha-dependent mechanism.

Partially SupportedHigh levels of heavy metals like cadmium are associated with cardiovascular disease, infertility, hormonal imbalance, dementia, and cancers.

Partially SupportedTuna, mackerel, halibut, and mahimahi are contaminated with heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, and cadmium.

Partially SupportedAnchovies, sardines, and wild salmon contain significant amounts of heavy metals.

Partially SupportedUrine tests can provide more specific information about recent heavy metal exposure compared to blood tests.

Partially SupportedPlants preferentially absorb heavy metals like cadmium from the soil.

Partially SupportedGrains, nuts, seeds, and beans are all seeds.

Partially SupportedThe average daily intake of cadmium for US children aged one to six was 5.8 to 7.8 micrograms per day between 2014 and 2016.

Not SupportedA diet predominantly composed of plant foods and fish may lead to gut issues from heavy metals and digestive enzyme inhibitors.

Partially SupportedThe average young child's daily intake of cadmium exceeds most relevant tolerable intake limits and is three to four times greater than lead.

Partially SupportedVegetarians consuming high amounts of cadmium-containing foods may have an average weekly exposure of up to 5.4 micrograms per kilogram of body weight.

Partially SupportedPhosphorus-based fertilizers are contaminated with heavy metals, increasing cadmium levels.

Partially SupportedRuminant meat, organs, and plant fruits are considered the least toxic foods due to lower levels of heavy metals and contaminants compared to grains and leafy greens.

Partially SupportedCadmium can accumulate in grains and leafy greens, leading to significant accumulation in humans.

Partially SupportedMinimizing toxin exposure can lead to better health.

Not SupportedThe food additive 'appeal', derived from grapeseed oil, may contain contaminants like palladium, mercury, and arsenic, and is a source of linoleic acid.

Not SupportedGrains stored for extended periods, particularly oats, can contain mold toxins that may contribute to autoimmune issues, gut problems, mood disturbances, sleep disturbances, and hormonal imbalances.

Not SupportedConsuming a diet high in grains, leafy greens, or fish that are high in heavy metals is not beneficial long-term.

Not SupportedQuinoa saponins are resistant to degradation by heating and are problematic for the human gut.

Partially SupportedGlyphosate is detected in many oat-based cereals, with some Quaker Oats products showing particularly high levels.

Partially SupportedPhytate can inhibit trypsin activity, a digestive enzyme necessary for protein digestion.

Partially SupportedNon-organic oats often contain pesticides such as glyphosate, atrazine, and pyrethroids.

Partially SupportedUnprocessed oats grown in Ireland can contain a wide variety of mycotoxins.

Partially SupportedCereals are a major source of toxic metalloids like arsenic and cadmium.

Partially SupportedExcess cadmium is linked to carotid atherosclerosis, peripheral artery disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure.

Partially SupportedAdequate carbohydrates can be obtained without consuming oats, which may be beneficial for long-term gut health.

Partially SupportedThe average daily cadmium consumption through food material is estimated to be 10 to 30 micrograms.

Partially SupportedQuinoa may pass through the digestive system undigested, providing no nutritional value.

Partially SupportedLeafy vegetable consumption is a dominant exposure pathway for cadmium in the human body.

Partially SupportedSaponins found in oats, quinoa, and soybeans can damage the gut.

Partially SupportedAvoiding heavy metals is advisable for thriving.

Partially SupportedCadmium is a toxic heavy metal that is harmful to humans in low doses.

Partially SupportedIn non-smokers, diet and house dust are the main sources of cadmium exposure.