I thought it was discredited.

I read the same as well, don't want to put my body through something that doesn't work. Who knows what effect you would get. I have enough issues without adding to it.

My research says the same and that there are significant risks as well

Here's a link that might help.
https://www.msif.org/news/2017/12/13/disappoint...

Well, I don't know what all those initials stand for. I would hope a book some where gives you all the info you need.