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Dana G Smith
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Mar 17, 2020

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Optimize Me

There Are No Covid-19 ‘Miracle Cures’

Colloidal silver, essential oils, and vitamin supplements won’t save you from the novel coronavirus

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Health and science writer • PhD in 🧠 • Words in Scientific American, STAT, The Atlantic, The Guardian • Award-winning Covid-19 coverage for Elemental

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