17. WTYT Revisits: Semaglutide, Supplements and Snails!

After discussing, often debunking but sometimes, delighting in tiktok science for 16 weeks, we decided we were well overdue for a revisit to some of the topics explored.

Did we get everything right? Is there more science out there now either to change our minds or solidify our view points?

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Apple cider almost certainly does not reduce our risk of developing cancer but this article demonstrates both that it’s true some cancer cells survive less well in an alkaline environment, and where the idea that ACV might have anti-cancer properties came from.

Interested in learning more about apple cider vinegar and its effects on blood sugar, try this article.

Take a look at these resources if you want to try out more prebiotic and probiotic foods?

If you’re interested in fermented food in general, I enjoyed this resource.

Here’s a discussion of why scientists prefer to talk about “sources of live cultures” rather than “probiotics”.

Fancy some of that extra dopamine that seems to come from spending time in very cold water? Read this.

For a gloomy tale about the nasty potential consequences of the supplement, Niacin, click here.

Confused about the difference between Ozempic, wegovy and mounjaro? This will clear things up for you.

Oh dear, it’s early days but it seems that people who stop Ozempic regain most of their lost weight.

And surprise, surprise, it really seems like there might be something to the idea of putting snail slime on your face!