# The Placebo Effect Explained


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**Published on:** 2022-08-31
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This effect has been observed in many different medical treatments, including pain relief, anxiety reduction, and even weight loss.Why does placebos work?Placebos work because they trigger the body’s natural healing response. They activate the same brain chemicals as real medications do, but without any negative side effects. In other words, placebos are just sugar pills with no active ingredients.How do placebos affect us?Placebos work by tricking our brains into thinking we’re receiving real treatment. They do this by mimicking the effects of medicine without actually delivering any active ingredients. This means that placebos can relieve symptoms even when no actual drugs are involved.

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