How pseudoscience in the health and fitness industry undermines evidence-based practice
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Nicholas B Tiller
Summary
This article examines how pseudoscience pervades the global health and fitness industry, which is worth over $4 trillion. It argues that the industry's rapid growth has outpaced government regulation, leading to a flood of products and services that make baseless or exaggerated health claims under the guise of scientific legitimacy. The piece highlights the dangers of misinformation in health and fitness, from fad diets to fat burners, and how pseudoscience is harming both practitioners and consumers.
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Twitter / XHow pseudoscience in the health and fitness industry undermines evidence-based practicemssa.appKey quotes
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Worth over $4 trillion, the industry has expanded rapidly, far outstripping the capacity of government agencies to regulate the market.
Many are sold on baseless or exaggerated claims and feigned scientific legitimacy (i.e., pseudoscience).
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