Is MSG Bad for You?
MSG has been linked to symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, headaches, and more. But the evidence for any causal link to these is weak at best.
Effects of macronutrient intake on obesity
Research commentary Effects of macronutrient intake in obesity: a meta-analysis of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on markers of the metabolic syndrome Anouk E M Willems, Martina Sura–de Jong, André P van Beek, Esther Nederhof, Gertjan van Dijk Nutrition Reviews, nuaa044, https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaa044 Published: 04 September 2020 Abstract The metabolic syndrome (MetS) comprises cardiometabolic risk factors frequently found in individuals with obesity. […]
Condition-Specific Effects of Synbiotics
Synbiotics are combinations of pre, post, and probiotics. They offer benefits to a range of health conditions.
Health Benefits of Synbiotics
Synbiotics are combinations of pre, post, and probiotics that may offer additional benefits to gut-health over pre- or probiotics alone.
The Importance of Strength Training for Health
The health benefits of exercise are well known but many people fail to perform the most effective exercise for health…strength training…
How Does Diet Affect Gallstones?
Gallstones are experienced by up to 1 in 5 people. In this article, Dr Cliff Harvey summarises the evidence for diet and lifestyle to reduce gallstone risk.
Can Nutrient Supplementation Improve ADHD?
ADHD is common and its prevalence is increasing. In this review, Dr Cliff Harvey summarises the evidence for nutritional supplements for ADHD.
Keto Myths and Realities Q&A
Myths and fallacies about keto abound! In this article, Cliff answers some questions resulting from a recent talk on ketogenic diets.
Is Yerba Mate a Healthy Drink?
Yerba mate is touted as a health elixir and has a long tradition of use in South America. In this review, Cliff summarises the evidence for the health benefits of yerba.
Alcohol… How Much is Too Much?
Alcohol is over-used in the modern world and results in a huge raft of negative health effects. But how much is too much?
How to Exercise for Health
Exercising for health is more about creating the habits of movement than training like an elite athlete.
The Health Effects of Alternative Exercise Modalities
While intense exercise is most effective for physical health, gentle exercise is still beneficial and mindful activities have specific benefits to mental and psychosocial health.
Fed or Fasted Training: Which is More Effective?
Should you exercise fed or fasted? In this article, Dr Cliff Harvey summarises the research on fed and fasted training.
The Effect of Exercise on Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
Exercise aids nutrient and adipose partitioning, thus helping to reduce metabolic syndrome and the incidence and severity of diabetes.
The Effects of Exercise on Weight and Fat-Loss
While many people downplay the importance of exercise for fat and weight loss, in the longer-term, exercise is extremely helpful for maintaining a healthy weight.
Exercise, the Brain, and Mental Health
Exercise is neurogenic and can result in reduced risk of neurodegeneration and improved mental health.
The Effects of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health
Despite some equivocal results, the benefits of exercise on cardiovascular health shouldn’t be understated.
The Effects of Exercise on Bone and Joint Health
All types of exercise benefit bone and joint health but the greatest benefits are from resistance, jumping, and plyometric exercise.
The Effects of Exercise on Health
While people debate the effects of exercise on health, it is clear that activity and movement are critical to optimising health
Sarah Hancock – The Carb-Appropriate Podcast Ep.29
In this episode of the podcast, Cliff talks with Sarah Hancock, whose recent PhD thesis investigated the links between diet and oral and metabolic health.