From Snake Oil Salesman to Modern Quackery in Food and Supplements

In this episode, we unravel the fascinating history behind the term "snake oil salesman," beginning with the notorious Clark Stanley in the 1800s. We'll trace the evolution of this concept and explore the origins of the first regulations surrounding food and medicine in the United States. Join us as we dive into the landscape of food and supplement regulations today and discuss how, even in our modern age, unethical marketers continue to sway consumers with disingenuous claims. Don't miss our valuable tips on how to protect yourself from falling victim to these tactics and ensure you make informed choices.References:https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-history/milestones-us-food-and-drug-lawhttps://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-5/subpart-F/section-5.88https://ods.od.nih.gov/About/DSHEA_Wording.aspxhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2270237/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37998706/https://newslit.org/educators/resources/in-brief-confirmation-bias-motivated-reasoning/#:~:text=Confirmation%20bias%20is%20an%20innate,don't%20fit%20their%20beliefshttps://www.social-marketing.com/post/making-fear-based-campaigns-workhttps://achemistinlangley.net/2022/04/14/why-you-neednt-fear-the-dirty-dozen-fruits-and-vegetables/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/04/990427045111.htm#:~:text=A%20government%20funded%20study%20shows,%2Din%2C%20concludes%20the%20studyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9941276/Support the showThanks for tuning in to Nutrition Unmasked! I hope you enjoyed this episode and found it valuable. If you did, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you! Join the conversation! We’d love to hear your thoughts and insights. Follow us on social media [TikTok @lizajacobs01, Instagram @JP_ProductGuru, Facebook Liza Jacobs Pepple] and share your favorite moments from today’s episode! Stay connected for behind-the-scenes content, episode updates, and more engaging discussions. Until next time, keep exploring, stay curious, and remember, don't let quackery dictate your plate!