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Five Questionable Concussion Protection Claims
Don't let Super Bowl fever make you forget about unproven claims to protect against and/or treat concussions.
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Heightened awareness surrounding the risks of concussions in sports has given rise to a cavalcade of products claiming to protect against brain injury. From “revolutionary” helmets and mouthguards to an Omega-3-infused concussion recovery shot, there’s no shortage of products touting brain protection claims. But here are five claims that have come under scrutiny for their purported ability to protect against and/or treat concussions:
Find more of our coverage on products making concussion protection claims here.
This article was updated 1/25/16.
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