A peer-reviewed analysis published Tuesday suggests that taking a daily multivitamin or adaptogen powder is strongly correlated with the ingestion of incredibly expensive silt. However, researchers stressed that the findings remain observational, and consumers should not panic about the soil they are currently swallowing.
Following a five-year longitudinal review analyzing over 8,000 top-selling wellness products, researchers found no statistically significant difference between the cellular makeup of a $75 probiotic blend and standard warehouse floor sweepings. The findings, published as a JAMA paper, indicate that the primary adverse effect of the daily regimen was a rapid depletion of disposable income rather than any physiological harm from the dirt itself.
While our results point toward these capsules containing nothing but finely milled debris, patients should consult their primary care physician before switching to a cheaper, yard-based soil.
Experts caution that because the conclusions relied heavily on patient-submitted wellness journals, further investigation is required to determine if the premium dust provides a superior metabolic benefit to standard household dust. The FDA has historically maintained loose oversight of the supplement industry, meaning federal recommendations on exactly how much expensive silt constitutes a healthy daily dose remain completely undefined.
A secondary follow-up study examining organic, non-GMO dirt is currently undergoing academic review, though authors warn that any link between the artisanal soil and prolonged lifespan is likely coincidental.