Vitiman K
Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 9/17/18 3:23 pm
on 9/17/18 3:23 pm
RNY on 08/05/19
There is a world of difference between "medicine made from jungle flowers that has been proven effective through peer-reviewed double-blind medical studies" and "supplement from the vitamin aisle that's supposed to help despite evidence to the contrary."
For example: turmeric is brought up on these forums frequently as an alternative to NSAIDs. Research, however, proves that it is pretty much ineffective.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/turmeric-may-taste -good-its-not-cure-all-180961786/
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!