You can feel painful side effects while on a placebo. The human brain is weird. https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/10/9/16435802/nocebo-effect-medicine-placebo?utm_campaign=b_resnick&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter …
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Replying to @B_resnick
Great piece. So, so important. I can't imagine that nocebo effect isn't at least a part of what's going on w/food intolerances. 1/2
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Replying to @AlanLevinovitz @B_resnick
To be told, constantly, that certain foods are killing you or will make you sick...how could it not have a side effect on some ppl? 2/2
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Replying to @AlanLevinovitz
i've read that before. That gluten intolerance is a nocebo. Really interesting
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Replying to @B_resnick
*clears throat* In my book I talk a little about the evidence for it. Some ppl drop out of the placebo arm of studies citing effects! 1/2
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Replying to @AlanLevinovitz
haha. I'll have to check it out your book!
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