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Overview
- A mechanism explains how something might work; it does not prove that it helps people.
- The finished product, dose, formulation, population, and outcome should resemble what was actually studied.
- Several consistent, well-run studies are usually more informative than one exciting result.
- Evidence of benefit and evidence of safety are separate questions.
Start with the exact question
A useful question names the ingredient or device, the amount or exposure, the people using it, the outcome, and the time period.
A product can contain a researched ingredient without the finished blend itself having been tested. Evidence should not silently
Research & sources
2 original papers and authoritative references used for this explainer.
