The Body of Evidence 165 - 2025 Year End Wrap Up - Part 2
Dec 24, 2025
In this engaging discussion, the hosts tackle pressing food safety concerns, revealing troubling findings about lead in protein powders. They highlight the challenges of modern inspections and advocate for clearer food labeling. Diving into mast cell activation syndrome, they present diagnostic criteria and treatment options. Skepticism towards ozone therapy is also evident, as they emphasize its lack of evidence. The episode rounds out with insights into the nuances of osteopathy and the risks of medical commodification, making for a thought-provoking wrap up!
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Ingredient Origins Are Often Opaque
- Food labels in Canada often list the product's origin but not the origin of every ingredient, making true sourcing opaque.
- Christopher Labos says improving transparency would require regulatory changes and more inspection resources.
Fund More Food Inspections
- Increase funding for food inspection agencies to allow more spot checks and batch testing.
- Christopher Labos suggests stronger funding would tighten the safety "mesh" around our food supply.
Fillings Harm Environment More Than Patients
- Mercury dental fillings pose more environmental risk than direct patient harm due to mining and disposal contamination.
- Christopher Labos links fillings to downstream mercury entering waterways and the food chain.