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Assess the specific product and the specific claim, rather than the reputation of an entire field.
Check the composition
A broad category name does not identify the product in question. Write down the active substances and supplied form, then search for publications using those names.
Look beyond authority to the method
Check the research method, the description of the control group and whether results are accessible. A well-known author or a long history of research does not, by itself, establish clinical benefit.
Match the claim to the outcome
A study that measured one outcome does not substantiate every claimed health benefit. To investigate for yourself, start with the clinical trial registry and discuss the publications you find with a qualified professional.
Sources
- ClinicalTrials.gov — clinical trial registryTrial registry
A registry link lets you find studies; it does not confirm effectiveness. Learn more about our approach to sources.
