@barrie.stevenson: A few extra facts and references to go with this video, for anyone interested in the reasons behind these recommendations... 💊 1. Generic medicines Generic ('unbranded') medicines must meet strict licensing standards, including evidence of bioequivalence where required. The branded versions of paracetamol and ibuprofen, for example, contain exactly the same active ingredient as the generic versions. 💊 2. Multivitamins A major systematic review published in 2022 examined 84 studies involving more than 739,000 participants. It found little or no evidence that vitamin and mineral supplementation reduces cardiovascular disease or overall mortality. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35727272/ 🧴 3. Skincare In a 2013 Australian study involving 903 adults, those assigned to daily sunscreen use showed 24% less skin ageing over 4.5 years than those using sunscreen at their discretion. This is much stronger evidence than exists for many of the extravagant claims made about luxury skincare products. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23732711/ 🥤 4. Detox diets According to the US National Institutes of Health, studies of commercial detox programmes have generally been small and poor quality. There's no good evidence demonstrating long-term benefits. Some cleanses also carry risks, including dehydration, electrolyte disturbances and problems associated with unpasteurised juices. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/detoxes-and-cleanses-what-you-need-to-know 🥦 5. Organic food A systematic review published in Nutrition Reviews in 2025 examined 12 human studies comparing organic and conventional fruit and vegetables. The researchers concluded that the available evidence was insufficient to establish greater health benefits from organic produce. https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article/83/3/e1101/7727467 #EvidenceBasedMedicine #HealthTips #MoneySavingTips #doctoradvice #healthyliving

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