Health Influencers Have a Credibility Problem

Gary Brecka is the most egregious example of someone who values sensationalism and gimmicks over tried-and-true science.

In today’s age of social media-fueled health advice, I do my best to stay diplomatic. Most health influencers, despite the occasional exaggeration or dramatic claim, are generally well-intentioned. After all, we all say something a bit outlandish now and then. Sensationalism sells. But there’s a growing subset of figures who repeatedly push misinformati…