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I am not an influencer. Not a dietary dogma advocate. I am terrible at click-bait headlines. I am just a geek (who works as a Nutritionist) who enjoys reading and writing about nutrition and lifestyle medicine)
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Men's Testosterone Decline & Natural Testosterone Optimisation
Men's testosterone levels have declined dramatically over the last 50 years. What are the potential causes, health implications, and evidence-based strategies to support natural testosterone production?
2 days ago3 min read
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Blood Glucose and Dementia Risk
Blood glucose and dementia? Can elevated blood glucose increase the risk of dementia? Discover what a major UK Biobank study found about glucose, insulin resistance, cognitive decline, and brain health.
2 days ago4 min read
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Bodyfat & Muscle when you Stop GLP-1s?
What happens when you stop GLP-1 weight loss medications? Explore the latest research on weight regain, muscle loss, body composition, and strategies for sustainable fat loss.
Jun 94 min read
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Sleep and Insulin Resistance?
Can losing just 90 minutes of sleep per night affect metabolic health? Discover how mild sleep restriction may increase insulin resistance
Jun 94 min read
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Benefits - How and Why?
New research suggests extra virgin olive oil benefits may support gut health and cognitive function. Discover why EVOO continues to stand out as one of the healthiest dietary fats.
Jun 93 min read
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Bitter Hops for Visceral Fat Loss?
Can Matured Hop Bitter Acids support natural GLP-1 production and visceral fat loss? Discover the science behind MHBA, appetite regulation, thermogenesis, and sustainable weight management.
Jun 92 min read
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Electrolyte Supplements for Hydration?
Do you need electrolyte supplements to stay hydrated? Discover what the latest research says about electrolytes, water, exercise, hydration, and fluid retention in active adults.
Jun 93 min read
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Dark Chocolate Blood Pressure Benefits?
Can dark chocolate reduce blood pressure? Discover what the latest research says about cocoa flavanols, cardiovascular health, and the potential benefits of dark chocolate blood pressure support.
May 262 min read
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Reduce Visceral Fat for Brain Health?
Discover the connection between visceral fat and brain health, including how reducing visceral fat may support cognitive function, reduce brain atrophy, and lower dementia risk long term.
May 263 min read
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Early Time Restricted Eating may be Best
Discover how early time restricted eating, longer overnight fasting, and circadian rhythm alignment may support metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, and healthy weight management.
May 263 min read
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Benefits of continuous glucose monitors for non diabetics?
Can a continuous glucose monitor for non diabetics improve health outcomes? Key research insights say "yes"
May 253 min read
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UK Healthy Life Expectancy is in decline
UK Healthy Life Expectancy is in decline π π The latest report from the Health Foundation makes for pretty grim reading. Still, it is important reading. Because this conversation matters far more than simply talking about lifespan alone. π Lifespan vs Healthspan Before diving into the findings, it helps to define a few terms. Lifespan Years of life. Diseasespan Years spent living with one or more chronic diseases that significantly impair quality of life. Healthspan Years
May 253 min read
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Give the benefits of Creatine supplementation, should almost everyone use it?
Discover the benefits of creatine supplementation for strength, muscle, exercise performance, and brain health. Learn who may benefit most from creatine and when it may not be appropriate.
May 253 min read
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Do Diet and Fitness Tracking Apps Help⦠or Harm?
Can diet and fitness tracking apps improve your health, or do they sometimes make things worse? New research explores the psychological impact of diet and fitness tracking apps and what this means for sustainable health habits.
May 252 min read
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AI Health Advice Risks - Humans and AI Working together may Produce Terrible Health Advice
Could AI and humans together produce worse health advice than AI alone? New research highlights the risks of using LLMs like GPT for self-diagnosis, nutrition, and health decisions.
May 252 min read
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Gut Microbiome Testing. What Value? Be Wary
Direct to consumer gut microbiome testing is heavily promoted, with many benefits suggested, but what value beyond entertainment does it actually provide?
Apr 92 min read
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Peakspan vs Healthspan vs Lifespan
Peakspan vs Healthspan vs Lifespan. What is Peakspan, and why might it be the best quality of life metric to focus upon?
Apr 92 min read
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Omega 3 Status - Testing & Fixing
Omega 3 Status is highly meaningful to health, is often low, and easily tested and improved. Do you know your Omega 3 Index?
Apr 92 min read
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What is the Minimum Effective Exercise for More Muscle?
What is the Minimum Effective Exercise for More Muscle? For many time-constrained working adults, parents, people with caring responsibilities, the minimum dose may be exactly the best fit.
Mar 152 min read
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