The Human Upgrade

These 7 Superfoods Are Secretly Wrecking Your Body : 1389

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey 2025-12-30

Summary

Dave Asprey reveals seven popular 'superfoods' that may not be as healthy as claimed. Examines the hidden downsides of foods marketed as health foods.

Key Points

  • Questioning popular superfood claims
  • Hidden problems with trendy foods
  • Marketing versus science
  • Better alternatives to consider
  • How to evaluate health food claims

Key Moments

Oxalates bind minerals and form sharp crystals

Unlike other plant toxins, oxalates physically bind calcium to form razor-sharp crystals that accumulate in joints, muscles, and kidneys.

"I'm going to give you science-backed strategies to reduce your oxalate load without actually causing more problems than not."

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