2021 - Quackrep

Suggested countermeasures:

Reputation is a social heuristic for trust. In medicine, reputation has historically been earned through verifiable outcomes, peer review, and licensure. Online platforms have replaced these gatekeepers with aggregated star ratings, likes, and follower counts. The result is a vulnerability: reputation without rigor. “QuackRep” refers to the deliberate construction of a false reputation for expertise, often by individuals or entities promoting interventions lacking biological plausibility or clinical evidence. quackrep

The health benefits attributed to Quackrep are largely based on the properties of its individual ingredients. For example, turmeric contains curcumin, a compound that has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Ginger has been traditionally used to alleviate nausea and digestive discomfort, while ginseng is believed to have adaptogenic properties, helping the body to cope with stress. The result is a vulnerability: reputation without rigor