Once again, the internet is warning us that a healthy habit might actually be harming us. The latest scare is about tea. Are you actually brewing up a cup of microplastics, heavy metals, and chemical additives?

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Additional episodes mentioned in this episode:

What's the difference between hazard and risk?

Research mentioned in this episode:

2013 analysis of commercial teas

Additional resources from this episode:

Plastic Free Tea Bags: Which Brands are Microplastic Free in 2025

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How to find out what’s in your water and find the best water filter for your situation.

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Other Nutrition Diva episodes mentioned in this episode:

Dirty Dozen - Much Ado About Nothing?

Research mentioned in this episode:

EPA’s CCR Finder

NSF’s website

Tap Water Database

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A shockingly high percentage of fish oil supplements are actually rancid–which means they may be doing more harm than good.

Additional episodes mentioned in this episode:

Fish oil and omega 3 fats

Fish oil and prostate cancer risk

Is it time to stop taking fish oil?

Could fish oil actually increase your risk of cardiovascular events?

Are omega-3 eggs as good as eating fish?

Research mentioned in this episode:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37712532/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3217043/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2670752

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