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Feb

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.

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yes, everything with escess dose is not good for everything, in every way

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