The story02
Why can a before and after story mislead?
A story picks one outcome out of many and leaves out the rest, so it feels stronger than it is.
The FTC says testimonials alone are never enough to back a health claim (FTC, Health Products Compliance Guidance). The same goes for a story you read in a comment thread.
Many changes at once
People who start a supplement often change meals, walks or sleep in the same weeks.
Numbers drift
Readings move from day to day. A single low or high number is a snapshot.
Who posts
People with a happy story post more often than people without one.



