Let me tell you the story of how supplements became popular when their benefits have yet to be proven and they have been shown to be dangerous on several occasions.
The story of Linus Pauling reminds us that in science it is important to look at the evidence and not the anecdote.
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How did supplements become so popular when their benefits have yet to be proven and they have been shown to be dangerous on several occasions?Did you know this story? Tell us in the comments!
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