Key points
- Free media relies on advertising revenue
- This drive for advertising revenue results in ‘click-bait’ headlines and emotive themes...
The Effects of Social Media on Health
March 17, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Health Tips, Life & Purpose, Patrons Only
by Cliff Harvey
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Key points
- Use of digital media already takes up around 1/4 of any given day on average
- Use of digital...
Eric Helms vs Cliff Harvey!… Bodybuilding Contest Prep Diet Wars: On the Muscle Memoirs Podcast
March 16, 2020 in Nutrition, Performance, Podcast
by Cliff Harvey
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Nutrition, Lifestyle, Immunity and the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 13, 2020 in Health Tips, Medical Conditions, Nutrition
by Cliff Harvey
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Cliff Harvey PhD on The Roar Knowledge Podcast
March 11, 2020 in Nutrition, Performance, Podcast
by Cliff Harvey
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Do Saunas Help You ‘Detox’?
March 1, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Research
by Cliff Harvey
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While saunas are known to be beneficial to health (by inducing ‘heat shock proteins’) and might even aid hypertrophy (muscle growth), the evidence for a ‘detox’ effect is less...
The Brain and Nootropic Issue: The Carb-Appropriate Review
March 1, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Nutrition, Patrons Only, Research
by Cliff Harvey
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Issue 3 | Volume 2 | March 2020
In this issue:
This month, Cliff looks at the evidence behind diet and lifestyle for...
What is the Evidence Behind the ‘Palaeolithic Ketogenic Diet’?
February 26, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Nutrition, Research
by Cliff Harvey
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The Palaeolithic ketogenic diet...
All About: Nootropics
February 24, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Nutrition, Patrons Only, Research, Supplements
by Cliff Harvey
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Key points
- Caffeine-containing beverages are proven nootropics
- Common herbs like mint, sage, and others are likely to improve cognition
- Brahmi is a promising...
Is Evening Primrose Oil Worth Taking?
February 21, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Nutrition, Research, Supplements
by Cliff Harvey
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Reviews of the evidence have shown that there is little meaningful evidence to support the use of evening primrose oil (EPO) for breast tenderness or dermatitis.1, 2 But one review has...
Does the Amount of Carbohydrate in the Diet Affect Metabolic Syndrome Risk?
February 17, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Nutrition, Research
by Cliff Harvey
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Key points
- Carbohydrate intake is associated with more likelihood of having metabolic syndrome.
- Linear dose-response relationships were found, with a 2.6% increase...
How to Optimise Brain Health and Reduce the Risk of Age-Related Cognitive Decline
February 17, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Medical Conditions, Nutrition, Patrons Only, Research, Supplements
by Cliff Harvey
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Key points
- A broad range of factors influence brain-health and cognitive decline
- Stress and lack of sleep and exercise are likely to...
All About Sweeteners: The Carb-Appropriate Review
January 23, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Nutrition, Research
by Cliff Harvey
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Issue 2 | Volume 2 | February 2020
In this issue:
This month, Cliff delves into the evidence behind the health effects of...
Are Low-Carb & Keto Diets ‘Bad’ for Ovarian Cancer?
January 23, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Medical Conditions, Nutrition, Patrons Only, Research
by Cliff Harvey
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Key points
- Ovarian cancer cells are known to migrate to the omentum
- These cells ‘co-opt’ fatty acids for use as fuel from...
All You Need to Know About Stevia
January 22, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Nutrition, Patrons Only, Research
by Cliff Harvey
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Key points
- Stevia is a non-nutritive sweetener with a long history of traditional use
- It is likely that stevia can help reduce...
Is Erythritol Safe to Use as a Sweetener?
January 21, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Nutrition, Patrons Only, Research
by Cliff Harvey
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Key points
- Erythritol is a commonly used, natural polyol sweetener
- It has little if any effect on markers of human health
- High doses...
The Impact of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on Health
January 20, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Nutrition, Patrons Only, Research
by Cliff Harvey
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Key points
- While there are some associations drawn from observational data between NNS and overweight/obesity, these are not seen in randomised...
Detox Diets, Toxins and You: The Carb-Appropriate Research Review
January 1, 2020 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Nutrition, Research
by Cliff Harvey
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Issue 1 | Volume 2 | January 2020
In this issue:
This month, Cliff presents introductory articles on whether detox diets really work,...
Can You Support Detoxification in The Body?
December 26, 2019 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Nutrition, Patrons Only, Supplements
by Cliff Harvey
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Key points
- Toxins are poisonous substances produced within an organism
- Toxicants are synthetically produced (i.e. in manufacturing)
- Common toxins/toxicants include heavy metals, bisphenols...
The Impact of Glyphosate on Human Health
December 20, 2019 in Carb-Appropriate Research Review, Health Tips, Patrons Only, Research, Sustainability
by Cliff Harvey
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Key points
- Very high doses of glyphosate are demonstrably inflammatory and damaging to the kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and microbes (in...


















