In Episode 13, Africa Check looks at some common health myths (and why you should stop believing them).

Forget those health miracle myths you heard about. The body is smarter than you think.

Fact: Your body maintains its pH level through a process called acid-base homoeostasis. This is not influenced by your diet.

This content was created by Africa Check, a non-partisan fact-checking organisation. View the original content here.

Also see: 

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 12: False cures and treatments for Covid-19

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 11: Miracle cancer cures

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 10: Covid-19 myths about masks

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 9: Dangers of health misinformation

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 8: Submitting a claim to fact-check

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 7: Spotting dodgy websites

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 6: Verifying fake videos (part 2)

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 5: Verifying fake videos (part 1)

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 4: How to do a reverse image search

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 3: Help break the cycle – verifying evidence

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 2: Are you complicit in spreading misinformation?

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 1: Five steps to take before forwarding a message

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