Any idea what placebo is?

[maetreece]

Hi guys. I am a 16-year old student and one of my homeworks in science class is placebo effect. Can anyone tell me what it means please? I have been searching about it in the net and there are so many things that came out. I don’t know what it really means now. I would really appreciate your answers. Thank you so much.

[reneedavide]

There is a website that I just found, The Peterson Group which lays information regarding Alternative and Contemporary Medicines as well as Supplements and helps you judge the drugs for yourself. Since there is no claim if the effects are good or bad, they just give awareness on the issues, facts and information it brings

[aryananash]

How can we possibly tell if it is actually a good drug then? Or if it is indeed effective?

[nemesiollecha]

There are actually a lot of studies that shows that if individuals are really thinking about getting dizzy or being drowsy, it is likely to happen. This is also the same for people who take supplements. If people believe that they are to increase in height since they are taking growth supplements, they are likely to grow an inch or two.

[ramonkedwards]

Placebo makes you think that you are healed even when you are not. Some psychologist and doctors even think this as a good chance to think positively.

[yatesrachel]

No approved therapeutic claims are sometimes misleading. These growth or dietary supplements have negative side effects that may cause harm to those using it.

[venusl0m0]

If patients on the new drug fare significantly better than those taking placebo, the study helps support the conclusion that the medicine is effective.