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. […]

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.

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.

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.

How to Exercise for Health

Exercising for health is more about creating the habits of movement than training like an elite athlete.