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IgG testing for food sensitivity has not been validated by scientific evidence - that does not stop CAM practitioners. The post IgG Food Sensitivity Tests Not Valid first appeared on Science-Bas...

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A large randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation generates good data to show there is likely no benefit. The post The effects of vitamin D supplementation on major cardiac events ...

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There is no evidence IV vitamin drips can help treat infertility The post No evidence IV vitamin drips can treat infertility first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .

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The carnivore diet is the latest fad diet that is particularly pseudoscientific. The post Skeptical of the Carnivore Diet first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .

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Is a diet comprised solely of meat good for you? I think you know the answer. The post Is Meat Poison? Is Fat the Antidote? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .

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There are lots of testimonials from people who say they lost weight with GOLO, but its effectiveness is not supported by any scientific evidence. The post GOLO for Weight Loss first appeared on ...

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Most of what Steven Gundry says in his book The Plant Paradox is demonstrably wrong. There is no science-based reason to avoid lectins. The post The Plant Paradox: Steven Gundry’s War on Lectin...

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Routine multivitamins are likely not the best strategy for cognitive effects. The post Study of Multivitamin Use and Memory first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .

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A study found that olive oil increased longevity and reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases, but it only showed correlation, not causation. The post Is Oli...

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An updated review of the evidence reinforces that routine vitamin use is mostly worthless. The post US Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Against Multivitamins first appeared on Science-B...

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Diet recommendations based on DNA are not based on good science. The post Diet Recommendations Based on DNA first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .

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A large clinical trial shows vitamin D supplementation had no effect on COVID-19. The post Vitamin D for the prevention of COVID-19: A randomized controlled trial first appeared on Science-Based...

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The word "organic" has a precise definition in chemistry. It has been hijacked to refer to organic farming. Good communication requires that both parties use the same definition. The post The Wor...

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Vaping vitamins is a bad idea. The post Vitamins are not for vaping first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .

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Joel Fuhrman thinks his Nutritarian diet will increase longevity and prevent or treat most chronic diseases. He claims it is based on science, but his evidence is far from convincing. The post Ea...

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Before you start your New Year’s detox, here's a tip that will save you time, money, and possibly your health. The post Detox: What “They” Don’t Want You To Know first appeared on Scienc...

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NAD therapy is touted as a cure-all for addiction and several chronic diseases. Evidence supporting these claims is lacking. The post NAD Therapy first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .

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Dry scooping is just one more dangerous health craze being promoted online. The post Dry Scooping – A Harmful Internet Fad first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .

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The Blue Zones where people live longer may be a myth. The Blue Zone Diet is based on speculation, not solid science. The post Blue Zones Diet: Speculation Based on Misinformation first appeared...

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Craig Good's new book explains that all food is good and urges us to relax and enjoy rather than worrying and feeling guilty. Good advice, indeed! And solidly based on science. The post A Good Bo...

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In the second and final chapter of this two part series, I conclude my exploration of the impact of artificial sweeteners on obesity, diabetes, the gut microbiome, and cancer. The post Artificial...

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In this two part series, I explore the impact of artificial sweeteners on obesity, diabetes, the gut microbiome, and cancer. Part one of two! The post Artificial Sweeteners – A Free Lunch, or a...

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Can an obese person lose 52 pounds in 28 days without diet or exercise, by simply taking this pill? Yeah, sure! Pull the other one! The post Lose Weight without Diet or Exercise? Where’s the Pr...

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I've been seeing a pattern of deceptive videos that promise to reveal a secret but make you watch the entire video to learn what it is. They feature alarmist stories, emotional language, and test...

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Dr. McDougall is a maverick who disagrees with most experts. He recommends a high starch, low fat diet with no dairy or animal foods and other prohibitions. Its severe restrictions make it nutrit...

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A favorite claim by those favoring "holistic" therapies is that using diet to "optimize metabolism" can prevent or treat COVID-19. These claims are of a piece with similar claims for many other d...

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The (Un)Well documentary series on Netflix asks "Wellness: does it bring health and healing, or are we falling victim to false promises?" But instead of answers, it offers false balance and confu...

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The Hallelujah Diet is said to be supported by both the Bible and by science. Neither is true. The post The Hallelujah Diet first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .

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A newly-published randomized controlled trial finds vitamin D supplementation has no effect on depression. This adds to the long list of medical conditions for which vitamin D supplementation has...

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A doctor is adamant about avoiding dairy because IGF-1 allows cancer cells to multiply. I think he's relying on speculation and an over-abundance of caution. The post Should We Avoid Dairy Out of...

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