Novak Djokovic has a button taped to his chest that he claims is the secret to success.
The piece taped to Novak Djokovic’s chest attracted attention. PDO
Novak Djokovic made history at the French Open by winning his 23rd Grand Slam. According to legend, there is a secret weapon to victory. The metal button taped to the man’s chest caused astonishment during the tournament.
It is a so-called Taopatch button.
When asked about using the button, Djokovic swore it helped him in matches. The player said that the piece’s “very effective nanotechnology” improves his performance.
Djokovic also joked to the media that he was using a piece to imitate the Marvel superhero Iron Man.
Italian company Tao Technologies, which manufactures Taopatch, claims that the product is activated by solar energy and body heat. The company says that “nanocrystals transmit photons to the body”, and this would offer many health benefits.
However, the entire medical world is not completely convinced that Taopatch works. Neurologist Brandon Bieber has told the international media that the studies supporting the health benefits of Taopatch are based on a weak foundation.
Beaber says that the studies did not take into account the effects of the placebo effect on the test results. When the placebo effect was taken into account, the magic pill produced no measurable benefit.
Djokovic has become known for his alternative health methods. The Serbian player has publicly opposed the use of the corona vaccine, which is why he had to miss several tournaments in the aftermath of the corona pandemic.