Search for claims that mention keywords you care about

April 26, 2020 Apr 26, 20

A large body of scientists agree that 4g and 5g are dangerous due to the increasing density of antennae broadcasting these waves.

The Advisors to the International EMF Scientist Appeal, representing 248 scientists from 42 nations, have submitted appeals to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), requesting the UNEP reassess the potential biological impacts of 4G and 5G telecomms technologies.

May 12, 2021 May 12, 21

Fact Check-COVID vaccines do not ‘shed’ from one person to another and then cause reproductive problems

False claims that the coronavirus vaccines can be passed – or “shed” – from an immunized person to an unvaccinated woman and then somehow affect the woman’s reproductive system are whipping around social media.

May 3, 2021 May 3, 21

OMAD diet is the most extreme of all intermittent fasts and can lead to undernourishment.

According to Nutritionist Emily Rollanson, it is hard to obtain all the nourishment required by the body through one meal, and OMAD’s tight restrictions could lead to a disordered eating pattern.

May 3, 2021 May 3, 21

OMAD is unsafe for those reliant on medication.

According to Dr Bret Scher and Dr Michael Tamber, OMAD can be unsafe for people who have to take medication multiple times a day, especially following a meal.

May 3, 2021 May 3, 21

The OMAD diet helps increase basal metabolic rate.

Studies indicate that prolonged fasting elevates adrenaline and Human Growth Hormone (HGH) in the body. When fasting for an extended period, the rate of metabolism increases and this process requires energy, in turn burning excess body fat.

May 3, 2021 May 3, 21

OMAD is a heavily restrictive diet that can lead to a host of problems, including poor gastric motility.

With strict limitations on the number of meals, OMAD can cause dizziness, nausea, irritability and extreme hunger. This hunger can also make people reach for processed foods that cause weight gain, suggests Hudson Medical and Wellness certified nutritionist, Preeti Pulaski.

May 3, 2021 May 3, 21

OMAD and other intermittent fasting methods are beneficial for heart health.

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, intermittent fasting can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and visceral fat, which are signs of good heart health.

May 3, 2021 May 3, 21

OMAD diet helps improve gut health.

With the intestines at rest and bad bacteria deprived of food during intermittent fasting, the OMAD diet builds gut health. A study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information also states that fasting during OMAD helps reduce inflammation.

May 3, 2021 May 3, 21

You end up feeling a lot hungrier and eat more calories with OMAD.

The hunger hormone ghrelin is usually at risk of increasing with OMAD, says dietician Mitun De Sarkar. OMAD diet makes a person feel hungrier and results in an increased intake of food compared to when meals are spread throughout the day.

May 3, 2021 May 3, 21

OMAD is healthy as long as one eats well.

Dr Xand Van Tulleken points to the guidelines by the UK’s NHS (National Health Service) for fasting, which recommends meals balanced with proteins, carbohydrates and fats.The NHS also recommends fruits, starch and whole grains to aid satiety.

May 3, 2021 May 3, 21

The OMAD diet can make you more alert.

Daylight fasting helps release orexin-A, a chemical that increases alertness. It is most relevant to OMAD followers who do not eat in the morning.

May 3, 2021 May 3, 21

OMAD is a flexible plan that one can tailor to their preferences and lifestyle.

The OMAD diet allows one to pick any one meal in a day and skip the rest. It also allows progressive modifications with time, based on a person’s needs and preferences. This means that you can change your meal preferences as you go along.