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Epidemiologist. Writer (Guardian, Observer etc). "Well known research trouble-maker". PhDing at @UoW Host of @senscipod Email gidmk.healthnerd@gmail.com he/him
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Had some fun in the nonsense aisle today!pic.twitter.com/4HA9rlV1Sr
First up: milk thistle. Some, limited, evidence that it helps prevent liver damage in rodents and for people with acute hepatitis The claims here? Total rubbishpic.twitter.com/pUffwmUSAt
I mean, seriously, what does "may aid normal liver function" even mean??? IF YOU'RE HEALTHY, YOUR LIVER IS FUNCTIONING FINEpic.twitter.com/qYHhHjG8rz
Next up in the Line Of Total Bullshit, sinus relief formulapic.twitter.com/uhAjQQuYns
Horseradish has been investigated as a possible treatment for UTIs, but is totally without evidence for sinuses. Garlic ~may~ provide symptomatic benefit for the common cold, but again not sinuses. Vit C reduces the length of colds by a tiny bit, but not sinus issues...pic.twitter.com/Zwsp7wXvUR
See the pattern? If you read the fine print, the only claim with any scientific backing is that Vitamin C helps for the common cold. And they don't mention it's of ~very~ minor benefitpic.twitter.com/S3QMfyLyCf
Here's an interesting one: Kaloba is an extract that actually does have some decent clinical evidence! Large doses may reduce the severity of acute bronchitis by ~10% more over the course of a weekpic.twitter.com/Rmw4Ayj2wJ
No idea. My guess would be no, because the evidence is all about acute bronchitis, but not sure
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