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13

It’s the Dose that Makes the Poison

By Peter Bokulich

When considering claims about homeopathy and various worries about dangerous substances, it’s worth recalling the ancient wisdom of Paracelsus:

All things are poison, and nothing is without poison; only the dose permits something not to be poisonous

Keep in mind that soft drinks, and, yes, even water, can be lethal if consumed in excess.