A recent report in Xconomy has revealed that several executives from drug giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have been selling proprietary formulations of resveratrol, a component of red wine that has gained much attention for its anti-cancer and anti-aging properties, as dietary supplements while the formations undergo clinical trials for drug approval.
It all began when Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, a drug company that specialized in developing resveratrol drugs, merged with GSK about two years ago. A few Sirtris executives -- who have now become GSK executives -- launched a nonprofit called the Healthy Lifespan Institute (HLI), from which they recently began selling this specialized resveratrol formula as a dietary supplement.'
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Why do people like to fall for snake oil?
ReplyDeleteIf the component originates from red wine, does it then not make more sense to consume red wine in order to benefit from its anti-cancer and anti-aging properties instead of buying something that is still at trial stage?
The problem with some people is that they will fall for just about anything and of course these executives are driven by greed as usual. Nothing new here.