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What If the Plural of Anecdote Is Data?

Personal experience isn’t the strongest form of evidence. But sometimes, it's where science begins.

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Brady Holmer
Aug 03, 2026
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“The plural of anecdote is not data.”

You hear this constantly in science, medicine, nutrition, and increasingly, in the world of peptides and supplements.

Someone says that they tried a peptide and their shoulder stopped hurting. Or they started taking a supplement and their sleep improved.

The standard response from the “critics” is that none of this cou…

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