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Magnus Lindberg@MagnusLindbrg · Aug 17, 2026

"The poison was never forced. It was offered gently, until you forgot it was poison at all." ~ Mark Twain A thread…

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Thread challenges popular health myths, arguing that steak, saturated fat, eggs, and sun exposure are healthier than commonly believed, while criticizing seed oils, the food pyramid, and veganism. The author contends that whole foods, movement, sleep, and stress management matter more than supplements, and that health advice is often corrupted by industry funding.

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    "The poison was never forced. It was offered gently, until you forgot it was poison at all." ~ Mark Twain A thread exposing the top 10 lies sold to you about health. 1. Steak is one of the healthiest foods on the planet.

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    Steak contains: - B vitamins that drive metabolism - Minerals and fat that support hormone production - Nutrients simply unavailable in a vegan diet High protein, relatively low calorie, and beneficial for gut health. Does it cause cancer? No.

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    Those B vitamins in steak all run on NAD to convert into usable energy. Research links NAD to efficient energy conversion, sharper focus, and slower cellular aging. CellGuard-NR is the best-absorbing one I've tried: Aff link: amazon.com/dp/B0BCCQVY8M?…

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    2. The sun is not your primary skin cancer risk. Many sunscreens may be. Extreme, unprotected overexposure is the real variable. Many sunscreen formulas contain chemical compounds research has linked to cellular damage.

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    Studies have found that regular sunscreen use correlates with higher skin cancer rates in some populations. The mechanism matters: blocking UVB reduces vitamin D synthesis while chemical filters may accumulate in tissue.

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    3. Eggs do not meaningfully raise your cholesterol. Your liver produces the majority of circulating cholesterol. When dietary intake rises, endogenous production falls to compensate. Eggs also deliver a dense profile of fat-soluble nutrients.

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    4. Saturated fat does not cause heart disease. Animal fats were the default human fuel across evolutionary history. The case against them traces back to one manipulated study and roughly $20 million in industry funding.

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    5. The real drivers of heart disease are: - Chronic inflammation - Elevated triglycerides - Insulin resistance Replacing meat, eggs, and butter with refined carbs and seed oils worsens every single one of those levers.

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    6. The food pyramid is built on flawed science. A carbohydrate base spikes blood glucose repeatedly, drives insulin dysregulation, promotes systemic inflammation, and makes caloric overconsumption almost inevitable.

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    7. Veganism is not clean eating. It is a path toward micronutrient depletion. Several critical nutrients are absent or essentially nonexistent in plant food. Most plant protein also has poor bioavailability and an incomplete amino acid profile.

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    8. Seed oils are not heart-healthy. They are industrially processed products that: - Promote systemic inflammation - Impair mitochondrial function - Accelerate oxidative aging They were originally formulated as machine lubricant.

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    9. Saturated fat is beneficial when it comes from quality animal sources. It was demonized without solid evidence. Your body requires it for: - Brain structure and function - Hormone synthesis - Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins

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    Research links NAD to steadier output, faster recovery, and slower cellular aging. Designs for Health CellGuard-NR NAD+ is the only one I still take daily: Aff link: amazon.com/dp/B0BCCQVY8M?…

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    10. "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" is a marketing line. It was engineered by cereal, juice, and bacon companies to move product. The evidence is clear: what you eat matters far more than the hour you eat it.

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    The bottom line: Your health is too important to outsource to: - News networks - Food company advertising - Organizations with industry funding Financial incentives and health incentives rarely point in the same direction.

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    You can reclaim control. The fundamentals are not complicated: Eat whole, natural foods. Move your body. Get daily sunlight. Prioritize sleep. Manage stress. Those inputs alone will move your body composition and longevity further than any supplement stack.

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    Repost the first tweet to help someone add healthy years. To your healthspan, Magnus.

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    Copy the link to this thread and send it to someone you want around for longer. To your healthspan, Magnus.

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    DISCLAIMER: This thread may contain affiliate links. It is not intended to prevent, diagnose, or treat disease. Consult a licensed practitioner before starting any new health protocol.