The scam scale is meant to give you an easy visual of how concerned you should be with an aspect of the health and fitness industry. This scale rating is not permanent as new studies and information presents itself; these ratings may be adjusted, with proof, to reflect the most recent scientific and medical information available.
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Scam – A red rating of “scam” means just that, it’s a scam. This level rating can mean all or most of the following:
- The claims cannot be justified.
- There is legitimate evidence that it is not effective.
- Blatant lies are being spread.
- Nowhere near enough information/data has been collected to determine viability.
- It can cause harm if executed.
- It’s dangerous.
- Completely ineffective.
- The truth cannot be easily learned.
Lies – An orange rating of “Lies” means it’s still a scam, but the potential of injury or harm is not going to threaten someone’s life, but it’s still not effective. This level rating can mean all or most of the following:
- The claims cannot be justified.
- There is legitimate evidence that it is not effective.
- Blatant lies are being spread.
- Massive amount of misinformation available.
- Has potential to cause injury or harm, but not life threatening.
- Ineffective and misunderstood.
- More misinformation available than truthful.
Misunderstood – A yellow rating of “Misunderstood” means it’s still a scam, but there is some evidence/data/studies that suggest it is effective, although the effects could be negligible. This level rating can mean all or most of the following:
- Waste of money.
- Not seriously harmful.
- Effective, but expectations misrepresented.
- Waste of time and effort.
- Results not typical.
- Truth can be difficult to find.
Truth – A green rating of “Truth” means it’s not a scam and has science to back it, but is not something that is necessary to live a fit healthy life. This level rating can mean all or most of the following:
- Claims backed by science.
- Can be implemented.
- Large volume of studies conducted with similar results.
- The truth is easily learned.
- Not something that will be harmful or cause injury (if done properly).
Science Based – A blue rating of “Science Based” means it’s not a scam and has a universal scientific agreement that it is effective. This level rating can mean all or most of the following:
- Claims are universally accepted in the scientific community.
- Should be used in relative situations.
- It is not harmful or will cause injury (if done properly).
- Worth the time and /or money.
- The truth is easily learned.