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Dr Ally Jaffee: Doctors don’t understand nutrition and it’s harming patients

Dr Ally Jaffee Dr Ally Jaffee is a multi award-winning NHS Junior Doctor based in London, specialising in psychiatry, and the co-founder of Nutritank, an innovative platform for integrating nutrition and lifestyle education into healthcare practices. She graduated from Bristol Medical School in 2021 and holds a BSc in Medical Humanities & Creative Arts from…

ByJoe WarnerSeptember 5, 20240Comments

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Is when you eat as important as what you eat when wanting to lose weight?

Dr Alan Flanagan, PhD Dr Alan Flanagan holds a PhD in nutrition from the University of Surrey, having spent a decade practicing as a barrister before moving into science. He is the founder of Alinea Nutrition, an online education hub dedicated to providing impartial, science-based nutrition reviews and analysis, and is also Research Communication Officer…

ByJoe WarnerAugust 25, 20240Comments

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Dr Dom D’Agostino: The truth about keto and intermittent fasting

Dr Dominic D’Agostino Dr Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, is Associate Professor with tenure at the University of South Florida, teaching at the Morsani College of Medicine and the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, with a specific focus on neuropharmacology, medical biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, and neuropharmacology. He is also a research scientist at the Institute for…

ByDr Jonny ReesAugust 25, 20242Comments

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Do the carnivore diet benefits outweigh the risks?

Dr Shawn Baker, MD Dr Shawn Baker, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon, the best-selling author of The Carnivore Diet, world champion athlete, and the Chief Medical Office of Revero, which provides personalised care for metabolic and autoimmune conditions. He is a leading authority on nutritional therapy and raising awareness about how it affects chronic disease…

ByJoe WarnerJuly 15, 20240Comments

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Dr Michael Snyder: Beware the hidden health risks of a glucose super-spike

Dr Michael Snyder, PhD Dr Michael Snyder is Chair of Genetics and Director of Genomics and Personalized Medicine at Stanford University. He is the author of Genomics and Personalized Medicine: What Everyone Needs to Know, and co-founder of JanuaryAI, Qbio, Personalis, SensOmics, RTHM, and Iollo. He lives in Stanford, California. Follow him on X and…

ByJoe WarnerJuly 15, 20240Comments

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Dr Abbie Smith-Ryan: The big benefits of creatine for women

Dr Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD Dr Abbie Smith-Ryan is an expert in exercise physiology and sports nutrition. She serves as the associate chair for research for the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, the director of the Applied Physiology Laboratory, and co-director of the Human Performance Center at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She…

ByJoe WarnerJuly 10, 20240Comments

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Don’t waste your money on personalised diets – the science doesn’t stack up

Dr Alan Flanagan, PhD Dr Alan Flanagan holds a PhD in nutrition from the University of Surrey, having spent a decade practicing as a barrister before moving into science. He is the founder of Alinea Nutrition, an online education hub dedicated to providing impartial, science-based nutrition reviews and analysis, and is also Research Communication Officer…

ByJoe WarnerJuly 7, 20240Comments

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What is leucine and will it help you build bigger and stronger muscles?

Bigger, stronger, and more defined muscles aren't just sculpted during your workouts. While lifting weights is vital, the real magic happens during recovery when your body repairs and builds new muscle tissue. This is where leucine, a powerhouse branched-chain amino acid (BCAA), plays a crucial role. BCAAs, including leucine, isoleucine, and valine, are essential amino…

ByJoe WarnerJune 26, 20240Comments

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What are antioxidants and are you getting enough to protect your long-term health?

Imagine finishing a challenging workout, your muscles sore and fatigued. You know that recovery is key to getting stronger, but what if you could accelerate the process and protect your body from damage? Enter antioxidants - powerful compounds that fight oxidative stress and inflammation, speeding up recovery and boosting overall health. Antioxidants are crucial in…

ByJoe WarnerJune 25, 20240Comments

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What are electrolytes and are you getting enough to perform at your best?

Imagine a long-distance run or ride on a scorching summer day. As the miles tick by, you start feeling unusually fatigued, lightheaded and crampy. No matter how much water you drink, you can’t shake off the overwhelming sense of exhaustion. This scenario underscores the critical role of electrolytes - minerals that keep your body's systems…

ByJoe WarnerJune 25, 20240Comments

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