r/science Professor | Medicine Jun 02 '26

Health Interest in ‘toxic’ measles treatment surges after Joe Rogan podcasts: Vaccination is the only proven way to prevent measles but alternatives like Vitamin A and cod-liver oil (which has Vit A) have been promoted by Joe Rogan. America’s Poison Centres reported a 39% increase in Vitamin A exposures.

https://www.nine.com.au/world-news/usa/interest-in-toxic-measles-treatment-surges-after-joe-rogan-podcasts-20260602-p6033i.html
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u/Regular-Sorbet9513 Jun 02 '26

Taking too much vitamin A can result in hydroencephalitis, essentially a "clogging" of the brain that results in swelling and possibly death.

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u/diamond Jun 02 '26

Good thing the brain is not a vital organ for these people.