On 12/4/2015 8:28 AM, rbowman wrote:
On 12/03/2015 10:52 PM, Don Y wrote:
Again, "works" in what way? Regrows hair? Controls body odor?
Sexual stamina?

Joint problems, knees specifically.

It claims to improve these, how? Controlling pain? Lubricating
surfaces? etc.

Although in that context I meant that I
prefer generic tumeric to a secret special blend of snake oil that sells for
much more. I can't honestly say it works since I can't do a double blind
controlled experiment on myself.

Exactly. That's the problem with all the supplements, dietary advice,
etc. Given the efficacy of placebo effect on many individuals, it's
hard to NOT claim that any self-reported effects are not "in their
head".

I'm not keen on loading up with all sorts of odd substances because someone
*thinks* they've noticed a correlation between its use and whatever.
Especially when encountering those substances naturally in evolutionary
terms would be so unusual.

E.g., I can see how red meat -- in the quantities that we presently
consume it -- can be A Bad Thing: cuz our bodies didn't have the
chance to consume it thusly. Likewise, how many folks can have
problems with grains: given how recently (in evolutionary terms)
we've accepted it into our diet.

We (eventually) hear of all these side-effects of Rx drugs. But,
rarely hear reports of side-effects of these "uncontrolled"
substances (that doesn't mean that there AREN'T any).

So, I try to invest my efforts in doing what *should* be natural
(for a human organism). And, accept the concept that entropy
is an unforgiving bitch! :