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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.
26 min read 3,901 words
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Essays on supplement efficacy
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Contra Hoffman On Vitamin D Dosing
Scott Alexander critiques Ben Hoffman's arguments about Vitamin D dosing, maintaining that it is primarily a bone-related chemical with limited evidence for other benefits.
26 min read 3,883 words
ACX
Nootropics Survey 2020 Results
Scott Alexander presents results from his 2020 nootropics survey, covering effectiveness ratings, tolerance, and user experiences with various substances.
13 min read 1,949 words
SSC
Take The New Nootropics Survey
Scott Alexander announces a new survey on nootropics experiences, inviting readers to participate in the 2020 SSC Nootropics Survey.
1 min read 64 words
SSC
Anxiety Sampler Kits
Scott Alexander introduces an 'Anxiety Sampler Kit' for testing various anxiety supplements, aiming to personalize treatment and gather data through self-experimentation.
7 min read 933 words
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Beware Mass-Produced Medical Recommendations
Scott Alexander critiques mass-produced medical recommendations, showing how they can oversimplify or misrepresent scientific evidence using vitamin D and niacin as examples.
19 min read 2,816 words