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I suspect that Vitamin D was collateral damage of the politicization that happened a year ago. People heard "Here's something that may improve outcomes" and lum
by Exmoor 5y ago
I suspect that Vitamin D was collateral damage of the politicization that happened a year ago. People heard "Here's something that may improve outcomes" and lumped it in with all the medicines with questionable efficacy that were touted early in the pandemic.
What has been especially odd to me is the grotesque pleasure certain people (even a few on HN) have taken when studies have appeared to show limited efficacy. Why would you be happy that a treatment doesn't work, especially one that's so affordable and readily available?
- phkahler 5y agoI don't get it either. If something is generally harmless and there is reason to believe it may help, the obvious thing is to try it. But then all these studies come out that suggest not doing anything - like Vitamine D supplementation doesnt help people who have sufficient levels (but most people don't in winter but shhhh). The common theme seems to be "you can't treat yourself".