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Highlights From The Comments On Supplement Labeling

Scott responds to various comments on his article about supplement labeling, addressing concerns about the industry and providing additional context and analysis.

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Oct 26, 2022 3,901 words 34 likes 41 comments Listen · 25 min Read Read
media criticism (76) scientific research (64) statistical analysis (53) FDA (37) supplements (7) consumer protection (3) quality control (2)

How Trustworthy Are Supplements?

Scott Alexander investigates the reliability of dietary supplements, finding that while issues exist, most are not completely fake as some media reports claim.

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Oct 5, 2022 7,076 words 184 likes 167 comments Listen · 48 min Read Read
pharmaceutical industry (25) placebo effect (24) nootropics (13) scientific skepticism (9) drug safety (9) consumer protection (3)

Brief Cautionary Notes On Branded Combination Nootropics

Scott Alexander criticizes branded combination nootropics, explaining why they are often ineffective or harmful, and advises careful individual experimentation with single substances instead.

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Aug 10, 2017 3,859 words 0 likes 93 comments Read Read
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