Unbelievable facts about the placebo effect

Being cured without using real medicine - this strange phenomenon has puzzled scientists and raised countless unanswered questions.

1. A placebo contains no active therapeutic ingredient. It could be a sugar pill, saline solution, or any other material that has no real biological effect – but still produces a health improvement in the person taking it. Photo: Pinterest.

2. The effect comes from the patient's expectations. When the patient believes that he is taking real medicine, the patient's brain can secrete endorphins or regulate the feeling of pain, creating a real positive effect. Photo: Pinterest.

3. Placebos can also have the opposite effect – called nocebo. If a patient believes that the drug will have a bad effect, they may actually experience negative symptoms, even though they are only taking a placebo. Photo: Pinterest.

4. The way placebos are administered and how they appear also affects their effectiveness. The color of the pill, the size, the packaging, and even the way the doctor presents it all affect trust and the placebo effect. Photo: Pinterest.

5. It’s not just psychological – it’s actually biological. MRI scans show that placebos can change brain activity, especially in areas that process pain and emotion. Photo: Pinterest.

6. Children and older adults often have a stronger placebo response. Because they are more susceptible to the doctor's words and authority, the psychological effect creates a more pronounced positive physiological response. Photo: Pinterest.

7. Placebos are used in clinical trials. Most new drugs must pass a placebo test to prove the true effectiveness of the drug. Photo: Pinterest.

8. Some doctors use placebos in their practice – controversially. Although not recommended, some doctors use placebos to reassure patients when there is no specific treatment, raising many ethical questions. Photo: Pinterest.

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