The collective evaluations show skepticism towards popular claims about boosting immunity, as evidenced by phrases like 'most marketing bunk' and 'Red flag,' which demonstrate critical tone and concern about commercial influence. Posts referencing the article’s findings and mentioning vaccination as the only evidence-based method underline a shared recognition of the importance of scientific validation, highlighting the article’s impact on public awareness and health literacy.
AgreementLow agreement
Most discussions highlight that the idea of boosting immunity is largely a myth, supporting the authors' argument that scientific evidence primarily supports vaccination over supplements.
InterestModerate interest
There is a moderate level of interest, with many posts questioning the reliability of commercial sources and emphasizing public misconceptions about immunity.
EngagementModerate engagement
Several posts delve into specific issues like the commercial bias of online health info and the ranking of vaccines, indicating active engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The discussions are influential in shaping public perception, emphasizing critical examination of online health claims and the importance of scientifically supported methods like vaccination.
Abstract in brief
The study analyzed 185 webpages from Google about boosting immunity, classifying them by type (blogs, commercial sites, government, etc.) and evaluating their information quality using tools like JAMA and HONCode.
The most common topics for boosting immunity were diet, fruit, vitamins, antioxidants, probiotics, minerals, and vitamin C, while vaccines were mentioned very rarely (only 12% of sites).
Commercial websites made up a significant portion of the information and often provided biased or non-scientific advice, highlighting the importance of scrutinizing the source and quality of health information online.]
Online information about “boosting your #immunity” is based on commercially biased sources, according to research led by @BSMSMedSchool, published in @FrontMedicine.
Click to read the original research paper: https://t.co/ypQJUQcUZp or our blog post ⬇
https://t.co/Yn9ixgGNEb
Aug 15, 2019 · 1,087 likes · 235 shares · 89,893 followersView post →
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Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
@NBTiller · X
When "boost immunity" was entered into Google, the top 200 pages recommended diet (77% of pages), fruit (69%), vitamins (67%), antioxidants (52%), & vitamin C (49%). #Vaccines - the only approach that actually "boosts" #immunity - was ranked 27th (12%).
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May 18, 2022 · 33 likes · 9 shares · 10,618 followersView post →
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Timothy Caulfield
@CaulfieldTim · X
Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @PietroGhezzi, et al). cc @picardonhealth
"...the only evidence-based approach to this is vaccination" (when available). Most marketing (supplements, etc) bunk.
Feb 1, 2020 · 30 likes · 19 shares · 88,401 followersView post →
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@Retlouping · X
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Boosting the Immune System, From Science to Myth: Analysis the Infosphere With Google https://t.co/lRaOwtaWGY
Online information about “boosting your #immunity” is based on commercially biased sources, according to research led by @BSMSMedSchool, published in @FrontMedicine.
Click to read the original research paper: https://t.co/ypQJUPVjAP or our blog post ⬇
https://t.co/Yn9ixgYovJ
Aug 23, 2019 · 5 likes · 5 shares · 89,893 followersView post →
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Nancy Clark MS RD
@nclarkrd · X
Looking for info on how to boost #immunity? Be aware of a strong commercial bias on the Internet. https://t.co/SAAfL7A0Fj
Discover natural, sustainable strategies to boost your immune system, including balanced nutrition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, stress management, hydration, sun exposure, and maintaining a healthy microbiome.
This video examines the scientific basis of methods to boost immunity, including diet, vitamins, and probiotics, based on a review of 185 Google webpages. It highlights the importance of evaluating online health…
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gio
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El segador
@Elsegador18 · X
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Science, Not Ideology
@AgBioWorld · X
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Abraham Alahmad, PhD
@scientistabe · X
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gmopundit (David Tribe Ph.D.) Vinceremo
@gmopundit · X
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Heme Doc
@LabsandMAbs · X
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Luca T
@QuiteLT · X
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Smurfmama.bsky.social #COVIDIsNotMild #ALSSucks
@firstsmurfmama · X
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Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
@NBTiller · X
When "boost immunity" was entered into Google, the top 200 pages recommended diet (77% of pages), fruit (69%), vitamins (67%), antioxidants (52%), & vitamin C (49%). #Vaccines - the only approach that actually "boosts" #immunity - was ranked 27th (12%).
♾https://t.co/D5uh8UxDwI https://t.co/CV0f5cUkC6
May 18, 2022 · 33 likes · 9 shares · 10,618 followersView post →
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Giuliana Tiripelli
@DrTiripelli · X
interesting article from 2019: Boosting the Immune System, From Science to Myth: Analysis the Infosphere With Google https://t.co/aACtGQdOsB
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@A_C_D_P @News24 Boosting the immune system is NOT a thing. Numerous discussions and articles available. Just that alone is already a red flag in you piece.
https://t.co/HVnPCA2azd
@dokterimun_id @blogdokter Terima kasih, informasinya. Relevan dengan studi ini:
"..a search on boosting immunity returns a significant number (30%) of commercially-biased webpages promoting the use and sales of supplements."
https://t.co/IFkKHKH9vv
@kevinnbass
Boosting the Immune System, From Science to Myth: Analysis the Infosphere With Google
"What is surprising is that vaccination, the only approved means of boosting immunity against specific pathogens, ranks 27th"
https://t.co/PE5fVb5Btw
#immunesystem #diet #vaccines https://t.co/J2WL5RHNRG
@AMC_Signpost @CaulfieldTim @picardonhealth @nutsci @ClevelandClinic 2/2
“The concept that one can “boost” immunity is a popular one. Although the only evidence-based approach to this is vaccination, the lay public is exposed to a wide range of information on how to boost immunity.” https://t.co/9N7RWg5PdS
Mar 9, 2020 · 1 like · 48,659 followersView post →
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judylazo, RDN
@JudyLazo · X
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
Feb 2, 2020 · 19 shares · 298 followersView post →
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ianfmusgrave
@ianfmusgrave · X
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
Feb 2, 2020 · 19 shares · 2,732 followersView post →
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Jeremy_Christey FRSA
@Jeremy_Christey · X
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Feb 2, 2020 · 19 shares · 701 followersView post →
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FriendsOfSciMed
@FriendsOfSciMed · X
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
Feb 2, 2020 · 19 shares · 2,686 followersView post →
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Sille Poola
@Paikesetoit · X
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
Feb 1, 2020 · 19 shares · 2,824 followersView post →
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William Hay, MD
@Whhaymd · X
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
Feb 1, 2020 · 19 shares · 379 followersView post →
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Janice Baker
@JaniceBakerRD · X
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
Feb 1, 2020 · 19 shares · 3,542 followersView post →
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Mary Anne Krahn
@MAKrahn · X
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
Feb 1, 2020 · 19 shares · 280 followersView post →
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Catherine de Jong
@Cath77777 · X
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
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Tim Trojan
@OkieAllergy · X
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
Feb 1, 2020 · 19 shares · 754 followersView post →
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Carlos Orsi, BSS, FSMC Rvn.
@carlosom71 · X
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
Feb 1, 2020 · 19 shares · 7,294 followersView post →
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Dr. Nina L. Shapiro
@drninashapiro · X
RT @CaulfieldTim: Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @Pietro…
Feb 1, 2020 · 19 shares · 13,731 followersView post →
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Timothy Caulfield
@CaulfieldTim · X
Due to #coronavirus concerns lots of "boost immune system" noise. Ignore the myths. (see: https://t.co/gmeVnQMxdB @PietroGhezzi, et al). cc @picardonhealth
"...the only evidence-based approach to this is vaccination" (when available). Most marketing (supplements, etc) bunk.
Feb 1, 2020 · 30 likes · 19 shares · 88,401 followersView post →
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FUJIP
@FUJIP2011 · X
Información en línea sobre "impulsar su #immunity "Se basa en fuentes sesgadas comercialmente, según una investigación dirigida por
@BSMSMedSchool
, publicado en
@FrontMedicine
. Haga clic para leer el trabajo de investigación original: https://t.co/iEJ66pLWa2
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Frontiers - Public Health
@FrontPubHealth · X
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Frontiers
@FrontiersIn · X
Online information about “boosting your #immunity” is based on commercially biased sources, according to research led by @BSMSMedSchool, published in @FrontMedicine.
Click to read the original research paper: https://t.co/ypQJUPVjAP or our blog post ⬇
https://t.co/Yn9ixgYovJ
Aug 23, 2019 · 5 likes · 5 shares · 89,893 followersView post →
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1seahorse1
@1seahorse1 · X
Boosting the Immune System, From Science to Myth: Analysis the Infosphere With Google #Immune #System https://t.co/kYclI4RhFR
El público está expuesto a una amplia gama de información tergiversada, sobre cómo aumentar la inmunidad, son promovidas por intereses comerciales, sin evidencias.
Solo hay evidencias con las vacunas.
https://t.co/zYIN9gwgss
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Frontiers
@FrontiersIn · X
Online information about “boosting your #immunity” is based on commercially biased sources, according to research led by @BSMSMedSchool, published in @FrontMedicine.
Click to read the original research paper: https://t.co/ypQJUQcUZp or our blog post ⬇
https://t.co/Yn9ixgGNEb
Aug 15, 2019 · 1,087 likes · 235 shares · 89,893 followersView post →
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Monterey Holistic
@MBHolistic · X
Boosting the Immune System, From Science to Myth: Analysis the Infosphere With Google. https://t.co/ItXziEGsrl #PubMed #Complimentary #AlternativeMedicine
New Research: Boosting the Immune System, From Science to Myth: Analysis the Infosphere With Google: Background. The concept that you can “boost” immunity is a popular one. Although the only evidence-based approach to… https://t.co/BsgNr7395R #medicalcare #clinical #pathology
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