Some aspects of ageing may be inevitable, but when it happens together with an accelerated loss of weight, muscle mass and strength it makes an older person much more susceptible to disability, poor quality of life and earlier death. The condit

Arthritis relief: can collagen supplements help?

Mar 4th, 2024 21m 4s

Interest in collagen supplements continues to grow – and for good reason. That’s because despite rubbish claims that are way off the mark that there is ‘no evidence they work’ and ‘all the research is funded by the collagen industry’, the reali

Are probiotics effective in IBS?

Jan 29th, 2024 7m 44s

Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints. With no single identified trigger or treatment, IBS can be a minefield for a person to try and get on top of. Dietary changes like a low-FODMAP diet, supplements an

Maternal probiotics and their effect on infant health

Dec 4th, 2023 9m 13s

The establishment and development of the microbiome in the early stages of life can play a pivotal role in affecting our health throughout life. The formation of our microbiome happens during the perinatal period where it is influenced by the i

Can the humble cranberry reduce the risk of UTIs?

Sep 25th, 2023 9m 35s

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common with women about 30 times more likely to develop one than men. The bacterial infection of a UTI can cause painful burning sensations when urinating, frequent and strong urges to urinate, and changes in

Tendon troubles: can collagen supplements help with tendon repair?

Aug 14th, 2023 14m 51s

Tendons play a vital part in helping us move. They are a collagen-infused super-strong bridge that connects muscles to bones allowing you to move your limbs. When overused, overloaded or damaged, these same tendons can cause us a lot of pain an

Lemon water: is it worth the squeeze or just sour hype?

Jul 3rd, 2023 19m 30s

Do you want to lose weight, boost your metabolism, improve your digestion, detox your body, and have glowing skin all while keeping your body nicely alkalised and in balance? You can. All you need do is start each day with a glass of water with

The lectin lowdown: time to counter the fear campaign about these plant proteins

Jun 5th, 2023 12m 5s

In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in the potential negative health effects of lectins. What are lectins? They’re a type of protein found in many plant foods such as legumes, wholegrains and some fruits and vegetables. If you t

Exercise recovery: the role of protein in post-workout muscle soreness and damage

Apr 24th, 2023 12m 23s

It is something that all regular and not-so-regular exercisers have experienced: muscle pain and soreness in the days following a particularly hard training session. It is the price paid for the benefits exercise, especially resistance training

Olive oil: a true ‘essential oil’

Mar 27th, 2023 14m 41s

Olive oil is a core staple in a Mediterranean-style diet. And it is for good reasons that it takes a central place as a ‘go to’ salad and cooking oil in kitchens around the world. In this age where too many foods are dubiously anointed with the

Enough of the ‘seed oils are toxic’ rubbish

Mar 6th, 2023 17m 28s

If you’re active on social media in the health and nutrition space, it’s very likely you’ve seen health advice over the last few years warning you about the evils of seed oils. These seed oils are toxic don’t you know? And they’re blamed for a

Nightshade vegetables: friend or foe for your health?

Feb 6th, 2023 9m 23s

Nightshades are a group of plants that belong to the Solanaceae family. They include some very commonly eaten foods such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and potatoes. These foods have been eaten for centuries by many cultures around the world a

Can probiotics or prebiotics prevent or treat respiratory tract infections?

Jan 16th, 2023 10m 7s

From the common cold right through to the flu, it is something most people are faced with many times over in their life. And all of us could do with less coughing, sore throat, runny nose, body aches and fatigue in our lives. Our gut microbiota

Foods and fertility: how dietary patterns can influence fertility

Dec 5th, 2022 10m 5s

What we eat is increasingly recognised as an important element in influencing fertility. With almost one in six couples experiencing fertility problems, knowing more about lifestyle factors such as diet that can alter this has major consequence

This is your brain on food porn (and how it can promote healthier eating)

Nov 14th, 2022 10m 42s

Food porn is all about posting and engaging with photos of desirable and stylised food on social media. And those digital images can do real things to our brains. Researchers are now digging below the surface level of social media trends and ar

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): what role does diet play?

Oct 17th, 2022 12m 23s

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term that describes chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two most common forms of IBD. In recent years, research into the ro

Keto for athletes: its effect on performance and body composition

Oct 3rd, 2022 10m 25s

For decades, carbohydrates have been at the centre of sports nutrition guidelines to help maximise physical performance and maintain muscle glycogen levels. But interest in an alternative approach, that being very low-carbohydrate ketogenic die

Sep 19th, 2022 11m 42s

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50. AMD is a progressive disease seen as damage to the retina, which can lead to permanent central vision loss and even blindness. Good nutriti

Can probiotics help treat eczema in adults?

Sep 5th, 2022 8m 28s

Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions with atopic dermatitis being the most common form. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by itching and recurrent eczema patches. Up to 20 percent of childr

Intermittent fasting: an update on the weight and metabolic health benefits

Aug 22nd, 2022 15m 1s

It was my second ever podcast episode released way back in February of 2020, but it has proven to be the most popular. It was titled The User’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting. Now, it is time to revisit the topic of intermittent fasting with an

‘Eat the rainbow’ really is good health advice

Aug 8th, 2022 7m 45s

Advice to ‘eat the rainbow’ has been circulating in the nutrition sphere for some time. And no, it is not a call to action to get more Skittles in your life. Instead, it is all about choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables primarily based o

Turning up the heat on chillies and their health benefits

Jul 25th, 2022 9m 3s

If variety is the spice of life, then for some, a hot chilli dish is the ultimate way to add spice to life. But outside of the Mexican fiesta party happening inside your mouth and the waterworks from your sweat glands, could there be some benef

Will BCAAs give you the muscle gainz?

Jul 11th, 2022 9m 45s

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are a popular sports supplement with bodybuilders and athletes. But you don’t need to look for them in a bottle as our diet naturally contains them as part of the amino acid building blocks of protein. With cl

How the Mediterranean diet benefits mental health

Jun 27th, 2022 15m 37s

Counselling and medication gain most of the treatment attention for depression, but the promise of dietary changes to help to improve the outlook of people with depression and other common conditions such as anxiety is gaining traction. Welcome

How beetroot juice lowers blood pressure and improves sports performance

Jun 13th, 2022 11m 11s

Nitrates are inorganic compounds found in many vegetables such as spinach, celery, radishes, and lettuce, but beetroot is one of the highest sources. Nitrate contributes to the production of nitric oxide, which has an important role to play in