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Know Your GABA-A Receptor Subunits
Scott explores GABA-A receptor subunits, their effects, and how various drugs interact with them, discussing potential for more selective drug development.
8 min read 1,173 words
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supplements
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Essays on supplements
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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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How Trustworthy Are Supplements?
Scott Alexander investigates the reliability of dietary supplements, finding that while issues exist, most are not completely fake as some media reports claim.
46 min read 7,076 words
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Peer Review Request: Depression
Scott Alexander presents a detailed guide on depression, covering its causes, symptoms, and various treatment options, including lifestyle changes, therapies, medications, and other interventions.
72 min read 11,078 words
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Sleep Support: An Individual Randomized Controlled Trial
Scott Alexander conducts a personal randomized controlled trial of a sleep supplement, finding no significant effect over placebo, but gains insights into his sleep patterns.
9 min read 1,268 words
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Things That Sometimes Help If You Have Depression
Scott Alexander offers a comprehensive guide for treating depression, covering professional help, lifestyle changes, and supplements, emphasizing the importance of persistence in finding effective treatments.
46 min read 7,128 words
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Hasta La Victorians Siempre
Scott Alexander critiques a paper claiming superior Victorian health, finding issues with its key arguments while agreeing on some points about diet-linked disease increases.
24 min read 3,628 words