Fix or fraud?

Which is a genuine health tip & which is an old wives' tale?

Score 1/10

Chocolate

lowers your

blood pressure

Correct!

It's a fix

Australian research indicates that dark chocolate helps reduce hypertension. As if we needed an excuse to indulge!

source

Coconut Oil

helps you

lose weight

Correct!

It's a fix

Those given coconut oil in a medical study lost more weight around their middle than those given an alternative. Unfortunately, we don't think Bounty bars count.

source

Vitamin C

helps ease

cold symptoms

Correct!

It's a fraud

A common misconception, there's no scientific support that Vitamin C reduces cold symptoms.

source

Aloe Vera

heals

cuts and burns

Correct!

It's a fraud

There's no scientific evidence that shows aloe vera heals cuts and burns!

source

Fish Oil

makes

you smarter

Correct!

It's a fraud

While fish is great for the body, there's no evidence to support these claims!

source

Omega 6

prevents

heart disease

Correct!

It's a fix

It's true. Omega-6 improves your heart's health and reduces risks of coronary heart disease

source

Calcium

prevents

breast cancer

Correct!

It's a fix

A US medical study found that calcium and vitamin D may indeed prevent breast cancer.

source

Cranberry Juice

prevents

urinary tract infections

Correct!

It's a fraud

Unfortunately there's no data showing that cranberry juice prevents urinary tract infections.

source

Egg Shells

help ease

joint pains

Correct!

It's a fix

Strange but true. Thankfully the evidence relates to egg shell membrane supplements so if you're suffering from joint pain, you won't need to munch on an old egg shell!

source

Elderberry

helps ease

flu symptoms

Correct!

It's a fraud

Elderberry has shown no scientific evidence for helping ease flu symptoms.

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