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Australia

"Astronaut drink reduces wrinkles and sun spots"

Source: NineMSN

Published: 28 May 2012

Category: Other

Rating: (3 stars)

Keywords: antioxidant exotic fruit phytochemicals oxidative stress

what they said (Hover the mouse cursor over underlined words for more info)

Two daily shots of a wonder drink used by astronauts could reduce wrinkles and sun spots, according to a new study.

The original article can be found at: http://health.ninemsn.com.au/healthnews/8474335/astronaut-drink-reduces-wrinkles-and-sun-spots

how did it rate? (more information)

Criteria	Rating
Total Score	5 of 9
Novelty of Treatment	Not Satisfactory (?)
Availability of Treatment	Not Satisfactory (?)
Treatment Options	Satisfactory (?)
Disease Mongering	Satisfactory (?)
Evidence	Not Satisfactory (?)
Quantification of Benefits of Treatment	Satisfactory (?)
Harms of Treatment	Not Satisfactory (?)
Costs of Treatment	Satisfactory (?)
Sources of Information	Satisfactory (?)
Relies on Press Release	Not Applicable

what we said (Hover the mouse cursor over underlined words for more info)

The experimental use of high doses of antioxidants in a wide variety of conditions has been characterised by failure to demonstrate reproducible sustained benefit. It is not made clear whether or not this trial was controlled in any way.This story very appropriately includes a comment from a local expert in the field and for this the journalist deserves an extra star.

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