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11. What type of science are you talking about?

Sun Aug 15, 2021, 09:57 AM

Aug 2021

There are numerous scientific papers published in reputable journals that indicate the efficacy of different vitamins, minerals, and herbs against different diseases. Don't take my word for it; go to pubmed and search for yourself. Are any of these papers "science" enough for you?

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People use all kinds of supplements that are not FDA approved [View all] milestogo Aug 2021 OP

I take at least 15 different supplements a day. no_hypocrisy Aug 2021 #1

FDA has not "criminalized" bleach SCantiGOP Aug 2021 #18

I already have. My primary is a doctor of osteopathy and approves of supplements. no_hypocrisy Aug 2021 #21

Lol, ok! Nt USALiberal Aug 2021 #23

Are you sure you're a liberal? Earth-shine Aug 2021 #58

I don't think you're lying I think you really believe it works. Nt USALiberal Aug 2021 #61

Because placebos? Yes? Earth-shine Aug 2021 #63

Supplements are ok IF you know wnylib Aug 2021 #29

I don't think supplements are *bad* per se Mad_Machine76 Aug 2021 #45

Yes, I understand the point of the OP. wnylib Aug 2021 #49

You forgot my favorite: Sgent Aug 2021 #2

+1 dalton99a Aug 2021 #17

Only If They're Compliant... ProfessorGAC Aug 2021 #35

Everyone in the world should take OPC. Earth-shine Aug 2021 #3

Pure BS.... USALiberal Aug 2021 #24

Wife is a GC for a major supplement company. CrackityJones75 Aug 2021 #27

Well that sounds authoritative! Earth-shine Aug 2021 #41

Research the placebo effect. Nt USALiberal Aug 2021 #53

Another useless, pointless, vacuous, unresearched, full-of-self-pride statement. Earth-shine Aug 2021 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author USALiberal Aug 2021 #55

Hmm, Disaffected Aug 2021 #56

Oh, we have another self-proclaimed authority. Earth-shine Aug 2021 #57

Hmm, Disaffected Aug 2021 #59

I completely disagree. I have nothing to prove to you. Earth-shine Aug 2021 #62

I am not calling Disaffected Aug 2021 #64

I take 60 drops of liquid Maritime Pine Bark every day, have for years. You are right, it is $$, in2herbs Aug 2021 #28

Pine Bark is indeed a good oligoproanthocyanidin (OPC) antioxidant. Earth-shine Aug 2021 #47

No, I said CBD oil was an excellent AI (anti-inflammatory), with the caveat added that it must in2herbs Aug 2021 #67

Free radicals do NOT cause varicose veins. wnylib Aug 2021 #32

I'm so sorry to tell you ... Earth-shine Aug 2021 #40

Genetic, not environmental. wnylib Aug 2021 #50

You have varicose veins, you have never tried what works for me, so therefore, ... Earth-shine Aug 2021 #51

I will grant that some aggravating wnylib Aug 2021 #52

If one's veins or valves are damaged from being malformed, nutritional supps cannot help. Earth-shine Aug 2021 #60

Didn't you say in previous post that this wnylib Aug 2021 #65

Sorry multiple conversations going on. I have a solution! Earth-shine Aug 2021 #66

Even FDA approved drugs have a long list of possible side effects Merlot Aug 2021 #4

There is a good case gab13by13 Aug 2021 #22

Most of the vitamins and minerals in supplements... Archae Aug 2021 #5

What type of science are you talking about? wackadoo wabbit Aug 2021 #11

You could be describing a few things ... Earth-shine Aug 2021 #48

Just more snowybirdie Aug 2021 #6

I believe the phrase is, "They saw them coming..." Archae Aug 2021 #7

My favorite.... Tree-Hugger Aug 2021 #8

My liver, kidneys, and respiratory system are my detox tools. milestogo Aug 2021 #14

I take, and cook with, garlic and turmeric along with taking L-Methyl Folate and B-12 Siwsan Aug 2021 #9

Those work for me, too. quaint Aug 2021 #10

You are most welcome! Siwsan Aug 2021 #12

I did it a simpler way, shingles vaccine! Nt USALiberal Aug 2021 #26

Actually I totally agree but then there was this friend......... Siwsan Aug 2021 #37

Garlic and tumeric have scientific studies wnylib Aug 2021 #34

I was raised on meals that were homemade from scratch. Very little boxed stuff Siwsan Aug 2021 #38

Re: B12 supplement wnylib Aug 2021 #44

She actually has me on D, too Siwsan Aug 2021 #46

My mother told me that my sister bought some memory pills.. keithbvadu2 Aug 2021 #13

You're assuming it's the same people in both cases DavidDvorkin Aug 2021 #15

The same people who refuse vaccines are buying horse anti-parasite medicine that doesn't LisaL Aug 2021 #19

I Know, Right? RobinA Aug 2021 #68

Well, the thought came to me after the same person who posted an anti-vax meme milestogo Aug 2021 #25

This only demonstrates an overlap DavidDvorkin Aug 2021 #39

"What heavy metals in my supplements? But the Chinese are using ethylene oxide in the Covid tests dalton99a Aug 2021 #16

The Guy Being Fact Checked In This Piece... ProfessorGAC Aug 2021 #36

since when do they value regulation? TalenaGor Aug 2021 #20

and then there are preppers, buying aquarium grade antibiotics and pharma.... getagrip_already Aug 2021 #30

Yup, my anti COVID-19 vaccine boss and his wife say TexasBushwhacker Aug 2021 #31

We have Traildogbob Aug 2021 #33

John Oliver on Supplements fmdaddio Aug 2021 #42

And when they get sick with COVID Mad_Machine76 Aug 2021 #43