Posted by Ian Kemp on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/Re-Supplements-ban-tp1540466p1540486.html

Yup, clinical trials are of limited effectiveness, but they're better than
nothing (and they are also required by law, to try to avoid things like
thalidomide and snake-oil). As we know (and the drug companies admit), all
people are different and respond differently, so no drug, supplement, herb
or other treatment works on 100% of people. (Witness all the different
experiences people have in this group!). Clinical trials aim to show
whether or not there is an improvement averaged over the group as a result
of the treatment, compared with a placebo. In many ways it's a pity that
more "natural" remedies and supplements aren't trialled the same way - it
would prove conclusively the benefits that they bring. The barrier, sadly,
is cost.



Ian



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From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Marc
Martin
Sent: 02 February 2006 02:57
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [eSens] Re: Supplements - ban?



Ian Kemp wrote:
> Without wanting to endorse the pharma companies and regulators too
strongly,
> I think they do have a point. New drugs have to go through various
clinical
> trials to make sure they are (a) effective and (b) not harmful to people

Hmmm, seems like I've been prescribed plenty of pharmaceuticals which were
either ineffective and/or harmful. I've even read that there are thousands
of deaths each year from drugs properly prescribed, so evidently these
clinical trials aren't worth much. Probably the whole process has been
corrupted by politics and profits.

Marc



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