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Episode 71: The Placebo Effect

• Jonathan Steedman, APD • Season 1 • Episode 71

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I have always found the placebo effect fascinating. 

I think a lot of people completely underestimate just how powerful this effect can be, and what that means for the way you need to approach everything you see or hear about nutrition. 

Have a listen so you too can be armed with the knowledge you need to separate fact from fiction!

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Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to the Placebo Effect

01:23 Explaining the Placebo Effect

05:18 The Power of Expectancy

06:46 Examples of the Placebo Effect

09:12 Importance of Critical Appraisal

10:09 Conclusion and Takeaways



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