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[–] scarabic@lemmy.world 87 points 2 weeks ago (26 children)

In the 19th century all kinds of “snake oil” mixtures were sold as pain killers and energy tonics. The vast majority were just something suspended in alcohol. Alcohol dulls pain and makes you feel a rush of euphoria. So people thought it was “medicine.”

It continues to this day. My wife was convinced that a certain kombucha was benefitting her gut microbiome in some profound way because it made her feel so great to drink it. Turns out the brand got in trouble - their process was letting through 1.5-2% alcohol (yes my wife is a lightweight).

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)
[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 47 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)
[–] navi@lemmy.tespia.org 3 points 2 weeks ago

Mm yup. Fruit juice.

CHIT!

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