Dr. Axe is liked by people who don't have time or don't want to do the research. They complain when asked to read one Ray Peat article, and rather like the lowdown from someone with a Dr. before their name, and trust what they say so references are not so important.
Sorry if I came off as seeming to imply you're a Dr. Axe fan, and that wasn't my intention. It was more about expressing my disappointment of having been led on wild goose chases, something which I know many people are just as frustrated about.
No offense taken, yerrag. Concerning the Dr. before an expert's name, here's a quote I like to tell young peoples; especially if they're all puffed up with schooled knowledge:
College should never get in the way of a man's education.
Mark Twain