Distortion field guide
Marketing as evidence
Promotional material dressed up as independent proof.
How it enters the chain
A brand's own study, press release, or sponsored post gets cited as if it were neutral research, often laundered through several reshares that strip the origin.
How to spot it
Trace who funded or published the strongest source. If the answer is the seller, the evidence is weaker than it looks.
Specimens on record (30)
TS-2C0B341613 Sept 2026Bone broth supplies a stated proportion (up to 92%) of the amino acids used in human collagen synthesis, and this contributes to repair of the intestinal lining. A 2019 publication by Alcock, Shaw…TS-8BF0D55F13 Sept 2026Dogs of the Poodle breed cease producing adequate levels of collagen once they reach three years of age.TS-BF52BC1012 Sept 2026A published study found that topical application of onion juice to the scalp produced measurable hair regrowth within eight weeks, including in people with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern…TS-3DDE817F11 Sept 2026OpenAI released a model called GPT-6 Astra within the week preceding September 9, 2026, and it is capable of producing the 3D games, interactive engineering models, environments, and software demos…TS-5ADD30E510 Sept 2026Persimmons contain the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. These accumulate in the macula and absorb short-wavelength (blue) light. Observational studies associate higher dietary lutein and zeaxanthin…TS-2EAE4EF810 Sept 2026A Babraham Institute team reported that transient (partial) expression of reprogramming factors in cultured human skin fibroblasts reversed several molecular and epigenetic markers of age while the…TS-35692F3010 Sept 2026Alzheimer's disease will be eliminated as a condition worldwide by approximately 2031.TS-A29E07659 Sept 2026Adding plain Greek yogurt to scrambled eggs increases the thermic effect of the meal enough to raise resting metabolic rate to twice its baseline level for the several hours between breakfast and…TS-8263EDEF9 Sept 2026An experimental compound called ISRIB improved memory performance in mice with learning impairments or brain injuries, with a measured improvement of up to 70 percent within 48 hours of treatment, as…TS-3E1D2CF19 Sept 2026A recent study reported associations between higher habitual coffee consumption and lower body fat, higher skeletal muscle mass, more favorable insulin measures, and higher total testosterone.TS-42DF127F6 Sept 2026High-dose vitamin D supplementation causes surplus calories to be allocated to muscle tissue rather than fat tissue in humans, enabling lean mass gain during overfeeding without fat gain.TS-8E202AF46 Sept 2026Two distinct claims are embedded here. (A) Attribution claim: Sam Altman made this statement in a recorded interview. (B) Substantive claim: The underlying water comparison is roughly correct, with…TS-CABF489A3 Sept 2026Resistance training with heavy loads does not, on its own, cause women to develop large muscle mass. Substantial hypertrophy requires prolonged training, sufficient caloric and protein intake, and…TS-CE08A43630 Aug 2026A person in their 30s can increase their height through exercises targeting rotation, fascia, foot function, the posterior chain, and posture.TS-12FCF6DF29 Aug 2026Tap water supplied to homes in Dubai damages hair, causing dryness, breakage, and hair loss.TS-6B7A55BD25 Aug 2026A dataset attributed to Protege DataLab reports that in 2026, hospitals with the highest measured clinician use of AI tools had in-hospital mortality of roughly 1,010 per 100,000 patients, while…TS-5BEC286024 Aug 2026Transient or partial expression of the Yamanaka reprogramming factors (Oct4, Sox2, Klf4, c-Myc, or subsets) has been shown in laboratory research to reduce epigenetic age measures and improve some…TS-54B4865019 Aug 2026Linen fabric emits or possesses a measurable vibrational frequency of 5,000 Hz, and wearing linen raises the wearer's own body frequency in a way that accelerates healing.TS-02E9D90A18 Aug 2026Performing 30 pushups within five minutes of waking causes a distinct hormonal cascade that does not occur in people who do not perform this action.TS-3532C5DF16 Aug 2026Research suggests aerobic exercise may reduce the emotional intensity or fear response associated with distressing memories, possibly via BDNF, neuroplasticity, and altered amygdala activity, with…TS-E01A64FE14 Aug 2026Researchers at Tarleton State University conducted a study finding that compounds in tamarind seeds remove up to 90% of microplastics from the human body, tested in people against a control group.TS-BFBE34C214 Aug 2026Researchers have found that eating pomegranate and dark chocolate together produces combined polyphenol effects that are greater than either food alone, and that this pairing benefits cognition,…TS-0595357513 Aug 2026A combination of pumpkin seeds, almonds and cacao supplies dietary magnesium in amounts comparable to a magnesium supplement, along with fiber and antioxidants. Therefore magnesium supplementation is…TS-8347402310 Aug 2026UV-induced skin pigmentation meaningfully increases the removal of toxic heavy metals such as lead and mercury from the human body, because melanin binds metal ions and melanin-containing skin cells…TS-7B0639BA4 Aug 2026Hip stiffness in adults is caused by disuse rather than aging, and holding a deep squat for one minute daily improves hip mobility, ankle flexibility, and posture, decompresses the spine, and this is…TS-4D3456AE21 Jul 2026Doing moderate incline walking after a resistance training session may increase the proportion of energy derived from fat, may avoid large acute cortisol spikes associated with high-intensity work,…TS-298BDADB15 Jul 2026Applying brewed coffee to the scalp is being promoted online as a hair growth aid, based on scientific research showing caffeine has biological effects on hair follicles. The post claims mechanisms…TS-F33E2C3A7 Jul 2026Oral pea sprout extract at 100 mg/day for 8 weeks has been shown in a human study to increase scalp hair density in people with hair loss, and its mechanisms have been characterized in a study…TS-00A61CAE7 Jul 2026A small molecule called ISRIB, discovered by UCSF researchers, rapidly improved cognitive performance in mice (aged, brain-injured, or otherwise impaired) within a few days by inhibiting the…TS-803E96BA1 Jul 2026Daily morning consumption of celery juice reliably resolves clinical hypertension in all people within a two-week period.