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July 2010 PMID 20463045

Nutrition-related health effects of organic foods: a systematic review.

Alan D Dangour, Karen Lock, Arabella Hayter, Andrea Aikenhead, Elizabeth Allen, Ricardo Uauy

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Peak: 3 in Jan 2020
across 5 sources since Mar 2019

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What people are saying

The discussions predominantly revolve around the notion that current evidence does not strongly support the health benefits of organic foods, supported by phrases like 'no more healthful than non-organic,' and references to large meta-analyses. The use of cautious language and focus on limitations highlight a thoughtful engagement rather than outright rejection or enthusiastic endorsement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the review's conclusion that organic foods do not show significant health benefits over conventional foods, indicating general agreement.

InterestModerate interest

The posts demonstrate moderate curiosity about the implications of the research, with some users questioning the health claims or emphasizing the limitations of the data.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many comments reference specific studies, critique the methodological aspects, or discuss broader implications, showing active involvement.

ImpactNeutral impact

Given the critical tone and focus on evidence, the discussions have a modest influence in shaping opinions but do not seem to incite major policy or behavioral changes.

Abstract in brief

  • The review looked at whether eating organic foods actually provides health benefits compared to conventional foods, but found limited and mixed evidence from 12 relevant studies out of nearly 100,000 articles.
  • Most studies showed no clear differences in health outcomes between organic and conventional food consumption, although one large study suggested organic dairy might reduce eczema risk in infants.
  • Due to the small amount of data, varied research methods, and inconsistent results, the review concluded that currently, there isn't strong evidence to confirm that organic foods have specific nutrition-related health benefits.]
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はづき
@hazu_asdadhd · X

@2030mirai オーガニックは個性的なオトナの趣味・思想の世界。発達障害云々の前にそもそもオーガニックの方が明確に体に良いってデータすらもない そんな訳で子どもの私はこれを書きながらジャンクなクッキーを頬張ります https://t.co/myF8Sl5goy

Feb 24, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 52 followers View post →
Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
@NBTiller · X

Numerous studies and reviews show #organicfood to be NO MORE HEALTHFUL than that which is non-organic. It's a fallacy! Whatever your reasons for eating organic, 'healthy eating' shouldn't be one of them... https://t.co/2QCl7LeExk https://t.co/luO9e7Rx2Q https://t.co/mc34N18UdS

Jan 30, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 10,627 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

もちろん残留農薬の影響についても目立った違いは見られなかった オーガニックのほうが農薬が少ないのは確かだが結局は微妙な差でしかない https://t.co/tFlBIq49ru #自分用メモ

Mar 4, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 189 followers View post →
Dr_Lisa_Miles
@DrLisaMiles1 · X

@LynnBurnsRNutr Covers broader range outcomes but this systematic review is a good point of reference for questions on organic food https://t.co/vIsE9cVuNq

Jun 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 251 followers View post →
神 長門( ๏▿๏.. )з
@kannnagato · X

RT @tokatti_: もちろん残留農薬の影響についても目立った違いは見られなかった オーガニックのほうが農薬が少ないのは確かだが結局は微妙な差でしかない https://t.co/tFlBIq49ru #自分用メモ

Mar 4, 2021 · 2 shares · 5,598 followers View post →
Rocky Mtn Naturals
@RkyMtnNaturals · X

RT @NBTiller: Numerous studies and reviews show #organicfood to be NO MORE HEALTHFUL than that which is non-organic. It's a fallacy! Whatev…

Jan 30, 2020 · 1 share · 5,180 followers View post →

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Evaluating the Value of Organic Food Consumption

Is it worth it to buy organic or stick with conventional foods? This video evaluates the health impacts of organic versus conventional diets, discussing the reliability of the Dirty Dozen list and the lack of conclusive…

GiveMeTruth · Nov 17, 2022 116 views
はづき
@hazu_asdadhd · X

@2030mirai オーガニックは個性的なオトナの趣味・思想の世界。発達障害云々の前にそもそもオーガニックの方が明確に体に良いってデータすらもない そんな訳で子どもの私はこれを書きながらジャンクなクッキーを頬張ります https://t.co/myF8Sl5goy

Feb 24, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 52 followers View post →
AlainCo #JeSuisPrometheen e/acc
@alain_co · X

Nutrition-related health effects of organic foods: a systematic review - PubMed https://t.co/EdHHJ0RPfq

Jan 18, 2023 · 3,335 followers View post →
神 長門( ๏▿๏.. )з
@kannnagato · X

RT @tokatti_: もちろん残留農薬の影響についても目立った違いは見られなかった オーガニックのほうが農薬が少ないのは確かだが結局は微妙な差でしかない https://t.co/tFlBIq49ru #自分用メモ

Mar 4, 2021 · 2 shares · 5,598 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

もちろん残留農薬の影響についても目立った違いは見られなかった オーガニックのほうが農薬が少ないのは確かだが結局は微妙な差でしかない https://t.co/tFlBIq49ru #自分用メモ

Mar 4, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 189 followers View post →
Lynn Burns
@LynnBurnsRNutr · X

RT @DrLisaMiles1: @LynnBurnsRNutr Covers broader range outcomes but this systematic review is a good point of reference for questions on or…

Jun 30, 2020 · 1 share · 869 followers View post →
Dr_Lisa_Miles
@DrLisaMiles1 · X

@LynnBurnsRNutr Covers broader range outcomes but this systematic review is a good point of reference for questions on organic food https://t.co/vIsE9cVuNq

Jun 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 251 followers View post →
Rocky Mtn Naturals
@RkyMtnNaturals · X

RT @NBTiller: Numerous studies and reviews show #organicfood to be NO MORE HEALTHFUL than that which is non-organic. It's a fallacy! Whatev…

Jan 30, 2020 · 1 share · 5,180 followers View post →
Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
@NBTiller · X

Numerous studies and reviews show #organicfood to be NO MORE HEALTHFUL than that which is non-organic. It's a fallacy! Whatever your reasons for eating organic, 'healthy eating' shouldn't be one of them... https://t.co/2QCl7LeExk https://t.co/luO9e7Rx2Q https://t.co/mc34N18UdS

Jan 30, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 10,627 followers View post →
Bill Wirtz
@wirtzbill · X

Nutrition-related health effects of organic foods: a systematic review https://t.co/5NcEaVO31G

Jan 30, 2020 · 2,526 followers View post →
4rodas1volante.com
@4rodas1volante · X

@blysx @Kenn_QBE @LeeCamp @LelaMarkham @Flwrgirl66x @NightStar44 @evidencebiased @mindmixradio @rosevine3 @robles_jdaniel @NOtoGMOs @TheGOPJesus @peterdoodes @stedsimple @TheBeelievers @kevinfolta @glyphosate9570 @craig73webster @Organics4Free @stuartsmyth66 @jjdalzell @normonics @JodiKoberinski @nntaleb @dietwaldclaus @PamelaDrew @VirginiaInCal @givmebass @foodevomovie @garyruskin @pcronald @BioBeef @ksenapathy @TheJusticeDept @kavn @GMWatch @thefoodbabe @food_democracy @Kauairockchick @EcoWatch @RushkaJohnson @MADGEAustralia @anhcampaign @IFOAMorganic british meta study including 3558 comparasions of nutrituinal values and other substances found no significant diferences except in animal origin products (meat, eggs, dairy, etc) where organic products had more bad trans-fat (https://t.co/BpBdPSaPyc)

Mar 4, 2019 · 996 followers View post →