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GetsGold t1_j4hadam wrote

Reply to comment by Jaded_Prompt_15 in Til before Popeye gained superhuman strength by eating spinach, he became strong by rubbing a type of chicken called a whiffle hen. by Fitz_cuniculus

That story may be a myth, supposedly the early high measures were just due to bad measurement techniques and Popeye ate spinach because its ability to provide a lot of vitamin A, which is mentioned in one cartoon.

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bayesian13 t1_j4heite wrote

supposedly many people have the MTHFR which leads to anemia if you don't eat enough green leafy vegetables. Popeye may have been on to something with the spinach. https://www.parsleyhealth.com/blog/mthfr-mutation/ "Symptoms of an MTHFR gene mutation

MTHFR mutations affect everyone differently, and symptoms can vary from long-term health issues to hardly noticeable changes in overall health. Research has shown an association between MTHFR mutations and several health problems including:

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Autism
Autoimmune disease and thyroid issues
Cardiovascular disease
Chronic fatigue
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FrakkingUsername t1_j4jswn3 wrote

I have the mutation! My psych told me that it messes with your bodies ability to convert vitamin B to a usable form, so they gave me l-methylfolate.

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