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Amy Berger's avatar

"Your LIFE is an n=1 experiment." YES! 💯✅ If I had to choose from among the three zingers, all of which are great, my favorite is 2, about science being a process that every single person can engage in (for themselves).

Nick, I have no idea where you find the time to do all of this public outreach and education, but I'm glad you do. I have to confess, a few months back, I found myself cringing at some of your "antics," but I think I've come around to understanding the method behind the madness. The research you're conducting, and the findings you are uncovering, are absolutely mindblowing, and the unfortunate reality in our modern times is that the best way to get the public interested in it, and, in turn, the scientific and medical communities when they can no longer ignore the groundswell, is to get eyeballs on it and get people talking, and the way you've been going about your social media is obviously doing that very well. Kudos to you for finding a way to reach a large audience while staying committed to the scientific process and the integrity of the data. It can't be easy to strike that balance. The "gimmicks" bring people in, but the science and your enthusiasm keep them coming back.

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

Thanks Amy. I felt (feel) the same way about said "antics," sometimes. There is a much bigger picture - and most of it I can't talk about. But there are thing in the works that will make it clear why I'm really doing what I'm going in the coming years... it's a gamble... but always one I needed to take.

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Harry Sutton's avatar

Of the three 'zingers', I prefer #1. It captures the essential benefit of the N=1 approach and (correctly, in my view) sets the stage for it to supplant the current research models.

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

Thanks for the vote Harry :)

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ilaria bertini's avatar

this is one of my fave email today! N = 1 and sharing how we can measure track and discover our physiology! you are on a new era of science a new era of health

you are the capitan! but we all be part of the crew :)))))))))))

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

Welcome Mate!!!! Arghhhh you ready for an adventure (warning: there will be puns)

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ilaria bertini's avatar

ready for adventures !!!!!!!!!!!!

when I have the great guide, my motivation sky rock!!!!!!

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

That's so nice! Love it!

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ilaria bertini's avatar

so curious about your experiment on keto vegan!!! you will become an avocado or a brussel sprout :))))) when diet is an elimination diet .. it allow us to know new dishes and to use curiosity to make delicious whatever we eat!

let me know how you feel... as I know what means have an IBD! take care even during crazy experiments :)))))

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

You will surely know in time :)

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ilaria bertini's avatar

yesssssssssss you make me happy

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

Wow... can't imagine higher praise <3

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