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Infomercials often peddle products under the guise of "studies show ..." While some of the products are surprisingly good, many are not.

Why should you be suspicious of any products advertised on these shows, despite the seeming existence of data?

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Why should you be suspicious of any products advertised on these shows, despite the seeming existence of data?

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The data presented by infomercials is commissioned by the same people who produce the produce. Thus, while the data may actually be accurate, the studies that produce the data may be skewed ...

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