Raise your hand if you have never taken a multivitamin supplement. I bet most of us have. I have. So, there must be a reason we all take them at some point, they must be useful. Are they? The JAMA recently published the results of a cohort study of over 390,000 healthy American adults (Multivitamin […]
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Is personalised better?
Quite a few companies and individuals (with and without qualifications…) now sell personalised nutrition (PN) packages, based on your « unique metabolism and needs« . To assess these, they will first sell you kits to measure parameters such as glycemia, vitamin and mineral levels (iron, B12, D etc), hormone levels (in particular thyroid hormones), blood fats (cholesterol, […]
Today I am writing about Seasonal Affection Disorder (SAD) and how to manage it. SAD (what great acronym!) is a transient depression, typically happening during winter months (there is however summer-onset SAD too) when there is less natural sunlight and shorter daylight hours. Since I have lived in London, I have always struggled with it. […]
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Fearmongering
Fearmongering refers to using fear to influence the opinions, beliefs, or actions of others. It often involves spreading exaggerated or misleading information, sensationalising situations, or highlighting potential dangers in a way that evokes strong emotions of fear, anxiety, or panic.Fearmongering can be employed for various reasons, such as gaining support for a particular agenda, promoting […]
As the days become shorter and the temperature drops, the winter season brings about a delightful change in scenery. However, it also brings with it a reduction in our exposure to sunlight, which can have a significant impact on our vitamin D levels. In this article, I want to shed light on the importance of […]
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The role of fats in your diet and health
Lipids often get a bad reputation, but they are an essential part of a healthy diet and play crucial roles in human physiology and metabolism. In this blog post, I explore the functions and roles of fats in your body, shedding light on why you shouldn’t fear them but rather embrace the right kinds of […]
A year ago I published a post on Protein and ageing, where I quickly explained the many roles of proteins in human physiology. Several reasons may lead individuals to increase their protein intake, depending on their specific health goals, lifestyles, and circumstances. Here are some common examples: It’s important to remember that individual protein requirements […]
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Building habits (part 3): essential rules
In the first article, I explained how habits rely on our brain autopilot and support our executive functions. Whatever is your goal, there are key rules when implementing your habits. 1 – Something is better than nothing To form a new habit, you need to activate your neural networks. It means you need to stimulate […]
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Sugar and cancer risk
TL, DR: sugar is not a carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substance. The idea that sugar fuels cancer cells is a fallacy that unfortunately thrives on the Internet. No studies in people have shown that reducing sugar intake prevents or treats cancer. No studies have shown that eating too much sugar causes cancer. There is no direct link, […]
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Building habits (part 2): key steps
In the first article I explained how habits support the executive functions of the brain. It is estimated that 40% of our actions rely on habits, this is why building habits that serve your goals is essential. Here are a few tips for that. Tip 1: Identify the habit The new habit or routine is […]