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In reply to the discussion: Modern wheat a "perfect, chronic poison," doctor says [View all]Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)and sometimes in a way that may seem more harsh than intended.
It is frustrating for scientists and doctors who have seen the damage done by actual "fads" to have patience for what they see as yet another one. I think they respond strongly, not because they think people are stupid (though some may ), but because they don't want to see more people suffer. This is unfortunate, kind of like yanking you back and chastising your carelessness when they see you about to step into an open manhole, rather than grabbing you and saying "Oh my god, I wasn't sure you saw that open manhole!"
As someone who has seen and been involved in a lot of "harsh" discussion over the years, I try very hard to assume benign intent and smooth things over when possible, or at least until virtual punches are thrown.