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  1. An observation is not a recipe
  2. Human studies need comparison
  3. Results must matter
  4. Applied to DDW

An observation is not a recipe

Research may observe a change in a sample, a cell or an experimental model. This is a valuable starting point, but not a recipe for real life. Proposed mechanisms must be tested under conditions increasingly close to those of humans.

Human studies need comparison

A human study becomes more informative when it includes an appropriate comparator and a plan established before results. The question is whether the observed difference is due to the intervention, not just whether participants changed over time.

Results must matter

A laboratory marker may be interesting, but it is not automatically a benefit felt by people. A recommendation needs important results for the declared objective, measured transparently and interpreted with their limitations.

Applied to DDW

DDW is a field with hypotheses and studies of different levels. Responsible formulation is to describe what has been tested and what is still missing, not to turn scientific interest into a general medical recommendation.

Disclaimer: This material is educational. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace the recommendations of a health professional.

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