The Jesse Chappus Show 596: How to Sort Out Medical Advice From Medical Nonsense | Dr. Malcolm Kendrick
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, a General Practitioner and bestselling author, discusses sorting medical advice from nonsense by critiquing mainstream research in nutrition, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. He challenges misleading medical statistics and questions conventional practices in lowering blood sugar levels and prescribing drugs. The conversation delves into historical dietary recommendations, highlighting the importance of skepticism and critical evaluation in areas like nutrition and heart health.
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Bias in Medical Research
- Medical research is often influenced by commercial and biased interests rather than pure truth-seeking.
- Major medical journals and supposed experts can sometimes suppress or manipulate data to support pharmaceutical profits.
Question Expert Claims
- Scrutinize medical claims by asking to see the actual data and be skeptical of expert consensus tied to pharmaceutical sponsorship.
- Expect medicine and drug research to be commercial and sometimes misleading; verify before trusting.
Scrutinize Clinical Trial Data
- Always question clinical trial data rigorously, especially when endpoints are combined or mortality rates seem inconsistent.
- Look beyond headlines and check actual numbers; combined endpoints may misrepresent true drug effectiveness.