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Q: Why do beans cause gas? How can I prevent this?
A: Beans contain complex sugars called oligosaccharides, which are fermented by bacteria in the intestines, producing gas. Navy and lima beans are the worst offenders. Eating beans more often can lessen the problem.
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Q: Are hyaluronic acid supplements effective against joint pain?
A: Hyaluronic acid, also called hyaluronan, is produced in the body, particularly in the skin, eyes and joints. But that doesn’t mean swallowing it will do anything or is safe.
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Q: What is farmer cheese, and why does it have little or no calcium?
A: Also known as dry curd cottage cheese or baker cheese, this soft cheese is made from milk that is cultured (to curdle it) and then pressed to separate out the liquid whey, leaving behind the solid curds. It has little or no calcium because the calcium drains away with the liquid. So, too, does most of the lactose (milk sugar), making it a good option for people with lactose intolerance.
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Q: Can drinking oxygenated water have any health benefits?
A: No. Makers of oxygenated water claim the water is infused with 7 to 40 times more oxygen than regular water. This, supposedly, will help your muscles, improve athletic performance and “purify” the body.
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UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, August 2011
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