Cornered by Mike Baldwin for December 27, 2022

“Drugless” in Seattle.

Better to research the product’s pros and cons on-line before purchase.

True ; the “some people” being limited to the sellers (and the congresspersons they own).

Side effects may cause vagueness.

I got an email touting some supplement that purportedly cured or at least severely ameliorated some common malady. A one-month supply was $99, or one could purchase three months’ worth for $249. The ad showed the ingredients on the label. I found the same ingredients, as separate supplement tablets, for a total of $37 for three months’ worth. I already take one of them, so the added nutrients only cost me $22. For that price I’ll experiment to see if they work, but not at $3 per dose per day.

It’s not as effective as the placebo but it does have more side effects.

Very specific.

That’s more like it.

every drug maker and promoter on the planet

Amazingly, a couple of supplements work for me. But, the vast majority did next to nothing.

If in doubt, throw out!

The results alternate.

Some of the alternatives & supplements are good, some aren’t. There’s no proof and there is no control on purity, quantity, or form of primary ingredient.

She forgot to add, “……somewhere.”

The pharmacist takes the supplements and repackages them under the name “Notmuchitol.”

I thought the sign said “acternative” at first but it weirdly sounds legit

She forgot to add, " … apparently"

You just have to figure what’s your thing.

…perhaps…

Which is all you can truthfully say for any medication, even if its manufacturer has performed the FDA-mandated purification ritual required to make specific claims.

Try it! You might get lucky!

money back guarantee if you die!

Now and then, eventually. If your lucky.