Dr. Rick's Insights

#1 Most Contaminated Fruit (Plastic-Loaded): What You’re Really Eating,  Microplastics in Produce? This Common Fruit Tops the List For years, we've heard the phrase: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what if that apple is actually driving toxic plastic into your bloodstream? According to researchers from Harvard and the University of Michigan, the average grocery store produce aisle is now a hidden minefield of microplastic contamination—and apples are at the top of the danger list. Yes, apples. How Bad Is It? In an independent analysis of 85 common grocery store items, scientists found microplastics in over 80%...

By PureClean Performance | Inspired by Cameron Borg’s analysis The Problem No One Talks About We’ve been sold the image of health: shredded physiques, heavy lifts, gym selfies under fluorescent lights. But what if that version of health is actually accelerating aging? What if building more muscle in the wrong environment doesn’t make us stronger—but more vulnerable? New research and fundamental energetics are pointing to a disturbing pattern: indoor hypertrophy training may increase the risk of chronic disease and early mortality—especially when it’s disconnected from circadian, mitochondrial, and environmental coherence.   The Mitochondrial Trap: Energy Potential vs. Energy Flow Muscle...

At PureClean Performance, we’ve worked with elite athletes, doctors, and real-world competitors who know one thing: energy isn’t just about caffeine or calories — it’s the byproduct of deep internal readiness. And that starts at the mitochondrial level. Modern performance isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about recovering faster, regulating smarter, and knowing exactly when to apply the gas. That’s why we’ve developed and tested a new model that doesn’t rely on trends or guesswork — it’s built on biology. Mitochondria First: Your Real Engine of Performance Every movement you make, every thought you think, depends on your cells’ ability to...

Dr. Rick Cohen on Diabetes, Blood Sugar & Real Results: What Actually Works If you’re one of the many people searching for a natural way to manage blood sugar, improve energy, and regain metabolic control—this guide delivers exactly that. Dr. Rick Cohen, physician and founder of PureClean Performance, has spent more than two decades refining a simple truth: when your mitochondria work better, everything works better—especially blood sugar, blood pressure, and energy. This isn’t about gimmicks or guesswork. It’s about restoring your body’s innate ability to regulate and repair, using protocols that are backed by science, tested in the real...