Max Lugavere
Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and author. His work focuses on the relationship between nutrition, brain health, and cognitive function. He has published on a food-first prescription for cognitive longevity in Missouri Medicine.
31 claims checked on air: 5 context 1 contradicted 23 supported 2 unverified
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Approximately 90% of what is known about Alzheimer's disease has been discovered only within the past 15 years.
"90% of what we know about Alzheimer's disease alone has been discovered only in the past 15 years" (said at 0:00:00)
No published record matching the claim that 90% of what is known about Alzheimer's disease was discovered within the past 15 years was located; this does not prove the claim false. While scientific knowledge regarding Alzheimer's disease genetics, fluid and imaging biomarkers, and neuropathology has grown substantially in recent decades, the specific 90% estimate represents a rhetorical figure commonly used in public health advocacy rather than a measurable, empirically verified scientific finding.
Avocados contain the highest concentration of fat-protecting antioxidants compared to any other fruit or vegetable.
"avocados, which are a fruit and contain the highest concentration of fat-protecting antioxidants of any other fruit or vegetable" (said at 0:15:12)
No published record matching the claim that avocados contain the highest concentration of fat-protecting antioxidants compared to any other fruit or vegetable was located; this does not prove the claim false.
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