Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby

#45 Over Our Skis: Hype Beyond Evidence

Jul 29, 2025
Dr. Bobby explores the fine line between legitimate medical therapies and exaggerated health claims. He reveals how treatments like vitamin C and B12 are misrepresented, with hype overshadowing evidence. The conversation dives into hyperbaric oxygen therapy and stem cell treatments, often touted for conditions they don't effectively address. Addressing the motives behind such claims, he discusses patient desperation and the massive wellness industry. Listeners are urged to critically assess health information to avoid falling for misleading trends.
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ANECDOTE

Examples of Overhyped Treatments

  • Historical and current examples show how effective treatments get overhyped for unsupported uses.
  • Vitamin C, B12, hyperbaric oxygen, and stem cell therapy illustrate this trend vividly.
INSIGHT

Why Unsupported Treatments Spread

  • Many turn to unproven therapies out of desperation when standard treatments fail.
  • Social media and financial incentives amplify health hype, creating fear of missing out.
ADVICE

Questions to Spot Health Hype

  • Ask if a therapy is proven for your specific condition, not just broadly.
  • Consider risks, costs, and potential delays to proven care before trying unproven treatments.
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