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by nicoburns 1401 days ago
> I'm not going to get a PHD in fish oil quality in order to achieve some single digit risk reduction of heart disease.

You don't need a PhD, just read the amazon reviews for different brands.

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It's difficult to imagine a less reliable information source than amazon reviews for unregulated dietary supplements.
The typical Amazon reviewer is unqualified to differentiate between shipping delays and product quality. No way I can have any expectations for subtle health changes.
Plus amazon like everything else entices users into leaving reviews...reviews should be for when someone actually has something to say, not feeling like you have to say something
I do not trust reviews anymore, they get gamed to a large degree.
This is an excellent answer and should be applied to more life scenarios.

"This faculty position requires a Ph D."

"I don't have that, but I read Amazon reviews for different brands."