Bob is reviewing information about a new supplement. Which of the following would be considered valid information and not a quackery warning sign?
A) "quick and easy fix guaranteed"
B) "cures all ailments"
C) a simple conclusion drawn from a complex study
D) an abstract published on the NLM's PubMed website
E) personal testimonials

Question

Bob is reviewing information about a new supplement. Which of the following would be considered valid information and not a quackery warning sign?​
A) ​"quick and easy fix guaranteed"
B) ​"cures all ailments"
C) ​a simple conclusion drawn from a complex study
D) ​an abstract published on the NLM's PubMed website
E) ​personal testimonials

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An abstract published on the National Library of Medicine's PubMed website is a valid and reliable source of information. It is a peer-reviewed platform where scientific studies and research are published. Option A is a typical quackery warning sign, offering a "quick and easy" fix. Option B is another quackery warning sign, as no supplement can cure all ailments. Option C suggests oversimplification, which can be another warning sign. Option E is a subjective and unreliable source of information, "personal testimonials" can't be validated.

Bob Is Reviewing Information About a New Supplement