However, it is important to note that the three statements above are referring to identical benefits. And sometimes, or in fact, a lot of the times, improper phrasing of scientific findings could mislead the readers.

The take-home message here is to always trace back to the source of the information and locate the absolute risk. Only then, can we as an individual decide if a <0.0001% risk reduction is a worthy investment when pitted against opportunity costs or other risks such as potential side effects of treatment, costs of adopting a new supplement plan, emotional risks, and more.

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