The 10 Red Flags of Junk Science

The 10 red Flags of Junk science

1. Recommendations that promise a quick fix

2. Dire warnings of danger from a single product or regimen

3. Claims that sound too good to be true 

4. Simplistic conclusions drawn from a single study 

5. Recommendations based on a single study 

6. Dramatic statements that are refuted by reputable scientific organizations 

7. Lists of “good” and “bad” foods 

8. Recommendations made to help sell a product 

9. Recommendations based on studies published without peer review 

10.  Recommendations from studies that ignore differences among individuals or groups

(Insel 24)

Insel, Paul,  Don Ross,  Kimberley McMahon,  Melissa Bernstein. Nutrition: Custom Edition, 4th Edition. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 04/2010. .