Articles on Nutrition and Health
See our latest articles on nutrition and health below or check out archived categories by using the menu above. Our main article authors are Dr Paul Clayton and Colin Rose BSc.
Dr Paul Clayton is a former President of the Forum on Food and Health at the Royal Society of Medicine. He is Fellow of the Institute of Food, Brain & Behaviour (Oxford) and Visiting Professor at the University of Pecs (Hungary).
Colin Rose is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts and a Senior Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine. Colin is also an educational advisor and a main contributor to EduScience, an EU programme to enhance the teaching and learning of science in schools. Go straight to Colin’s blog here.
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Yogurt for gut health ☹ – prefer probiotic supplements
/in Asthma and Allergies, Colin Rose's Blog, Depression, Gut health, Immune system, Women's health incl pregnancy, PMS, menopause /by Colin RoseYogurts don’t have enough probiotics to deliver gut health benefits Yogurts in supermarkets do not contain anywhere near enough probiotics – ‘friendly bacteria’ – to have the health benefits you might be looking for. That’s the conclusion of a major study from University of Toronto’s Department of Nutritional Sciences. As lead researcher Mary Scourboutakos puts […]
Soy anti-cancer, good for menopause, heart and bone health
/in Cancer, Colin Rose's Blog, Heart disease, Osteoporosis and bone health, SUPERfoods and SUPERnutrients, Women's health incl pregnancy, PMS, menopause /by adminDEFINITIVE GUIDE TO SOY AT A GLANCE ♦ SOY and its isoflavones are linked to lower breast cancer risk ♦ SOY and its isoflavones can reduce negative symptoms experienced during the menopause and help alleviate PMS symptoms for younger women ♦ SOY and its isoflavones can help lower blood pressure and improve heart health ♦ […]
Green tea definitive guide to super antioxidant
/in Cancer, Colin Rose's Blog, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Heart disease, SUPERfoods and SUPERnutrients /by Colin RoseDEFINITIVE GUIDE TO GREEN TEA AT A GLANCE ♦ GREEN TEA can help cut the risk of cancer ♦ GREEN TEA can lower blood pressure – and hence the risk of heart attack and stroke ♦ GREEN TEA can help reduce LDL (the dangerous form of) cholesterol and increase HDL – the beneficial form ♦ […]
The secret of healthy longevity
/in Colin Rose's Blog, Healthy ageing, Healthy living, Slower ageing /by Colin RoseIrina Papidakis is in her 60s, but she looks younger. She is likely to live in robust good health well into her late 80s or early 90s. So will most of the people in Ikaria, the Mediterranean island where she lives. Yuzo Nishimura is nearly 80. But he too looks less. He lives in an […]
RDA levels of vitamins and minerals are not enough
/in Colin Rose's Blog, Healthy living, Vitamins /by Colin RoseTHE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCES It is a misunderstanding that the RDAs – also called RNIs (Reference Nutrient Intakes) or RDVs (Reference Daily Values) – for vitamins and minerals are set so that if you take them, you will achieve the best health status. Here are some enlightening facts about RDAs. ♦ RDAs were […]
CoQ10 definitive guide to the energy co-enzyme
/in Colin Rose's Blog, Healthy ageing, Heart disease, Slower ageing, SUPERfoods and SUPERnutrients /by Colin RoseDEFINITIVE GUIDE TO COQ10 AT A GLANCE ♦ CO-ENZYME Q10 can reduce high blood pressure ♦ COQ10 can improve survival after heart failure ♦ COENZYME Q10 can counteract free radical damage along with other anti-oxidants ♦ CO-Q10 supplementation can make up for declining amounts made in the body linked to ageing, thus improving mitochondrial efficiency […]
Betaine – the essential heart health nutrient
/in Cancer, Colin Rose's Blog, Exercise, Heart disease, SUPERfoods and SUPERnutrients /by Colin RoseDefinitive guide to benefits of betaine DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO BETAINE AT A GLANCE ♦ BETAINE can help cut the risk of heart attacks ♦ BETAINE can reduce the risk of cancer – especially when combined with optimum B complex vitamins ♦ BETAINE can improve digestion ♦ BETAINE can help reduce anxiety Chances are you […]
Glucosamine and joint health
/in Arthritis, Colin Rose's Blog, Osteoporosis and bone health, SUPERfoods and SUPERnutrients /by Colin RoseDefinitive guide to benefits of glucosamine DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO GLUCOSAMINE AT A GLANCE ♦ GLUCOSAMINE has been proven to help improve joint health, but it needs the addition of vitamins C, D3 and K2 to be truly effective ♦ GLUCOSAMINE is also helped by Omega 3 in cases of osteo-arthritis ♦ Pain relief from […]
Bilberry for more than just eye health
/in Colin Rose's Blog, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Eye health, Heart disease, SUPERfoods and SUPERnutrients /by Colin RoseBilberry helps eye health – and more DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO BILBERRY AT A GLANCE There is scientific evidence that bilberries and bilberry extract have health benefits beyond just the best-known effect on eye health. ♦ BILBERRY improves circulation and helps lower LDL cholesterol ♦ BILBERRY helps contribute to vision health ♦ BILBERRY may ‘significantly’ slow […]
Combine Omega 3 with marine nutrients for heart protection
/in Colin Rose's Blog, Heart disease /by adminOmega 3 on its own doesn’t help heart health. But this does. In 2015 Dr Paul Clayton, the former chair of the Forum on Food and Health at the Royal Society of Medicine, stated: “Taking fish oil on its own as a magic-bullet single supplement for heart health just doesn’t work.” This conclusion has now […]
Omega 3 multiple health benefits
/in Cancer, Colin Rose's Blog, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Eye health, Heart disease, SUPERfoods and SUPERnutrients /by Colin RoseThe essential fatty acids you can’t get enough of – a definitive guide to Omega 3 DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO OMEGA 3 AT A GLANCE ♦ OMEGA 3 helps reduce blood pressure in hypertensive people ♦ OMEGA 3 is a vital brain nutrient and optimum levels are linked to better mental health and clarity ♦ OMEGA […]
4 carotenoids help protect you from cancer, eye disease and dementia
/in Cancer, Colin Rose's Blog, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Eye health, SUPERfoods and SUPERnutrients /by Colin RoseThe multiple health benefits of lutein, lycopene, beta carotene, zeaxanthin – a definitive report DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO CAROTENOIDS AT A GLANCE The four key carotenoids are lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene and beta carotene. ♦ LUTEIN and ZEAXANTHIN can significantly cut the risk of vision loss through macular degeneration ♦ LUTEIN is linked to reduced cancer risk […]
7 health positives for curcumin
/in Arthritis, Cancer, Colin Rose's Blog, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Depression, Healthy ageing, Healthy without drugs, Heart disease, SUPERfoods and SUPERnutrients /by Colin RoseCurcumin is one of the safest and most powerful bioactive plant compounds DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO CURCUMIN AT A GLANCE Curcumin is a remarkable nutrient. Clinical evidence shows that: ♦ CURCUMIN is a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant ♦ CURCUMIN can be as effective as Prozac in lifting depression ♦ CURCUMIN contributes to heart health by […]
B vitamins stop pre-Alzheimer’s brain shrinkage
/in Colin Rose's Blog, Dementia and Alzheimer's /by Colin RoseB vitamin complex halts brain shrinkage that precedes Alzheimer’s If you or any family member is at risk of Alzheimer’s, a new study by Oxford, Warwick and Oslo universities brings hope. Alzheimer’s and dementia are possibly the most feared ‘age-related’ diseases today. They rob sufferers of memories and so much that makes a normal life […]
Old age without illness
/in Colin Rose's Blog, Healthy ageing, Slower ageing /by Colin RoseWhat if getting older didn’t mean getting ill? That’s the question that Professor Linda Partridge posed at the latest New Scientist conference in London. Professor Partridge is the Director of the Institute of Healthy Ageing at University College London. Her answer to the question is that: “Ageing is a malleable process.” You can directly affect […]
Grapeseed fights cancer
/in Cancer, Colin Rose's Blog, SUPERfoods and SUPERnutrients /by Colin RoseThe extraordinary secret of the seeds in grapes The lifetime risk of getting cancer is about 53% for men and 48% for women. So good news on ways to cut that risk is important to every one of us. Grape seeds or grapeseed extract may not be your first thought as part of a cancer […]
Avoiding sarcopenia can prolong your life
/in Colin Rose's Blog, Exercise, Healthy ageing /by Colin RoseAvoiding sarcopenia can help you draw your pension for 30 years Who doesn’t want to enjoy their retirement to the full? Savouring the fact of having “outsmarted” the pension provider by living healthier and longer than the actuarial tables predicted. To do that, you need to avoid sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is loss of lean muscle mass […]
8 reasons why chia seeds should be on your shopping list
/in Colin Rose's Blog, SUPERfoods and SUPERnutrients /by Colin RoseChia seeds are a nutrient-dense superfood ‘Chia’ means strength in the Mayan language, and in Mexico – where they originally come from – they were once even used as currency. They are the dried seeds of the Salvia hispanica plant. Chia seeds are high in fibre, very ‘nutrient dense’ and can give you a low-calorie […]
Should you take Vit K if you supplement with Vit D?
/in Colin Rose's Blog, Vitamin D /by Colin RoseIt’s safe to take 2,000 IU of D3 with or without K Many positive reasons to take D3 We strongly recommend taking an extra vitamin D3 supplement in the winter months – because an estimated 85% of us are well below the optimum blood levels of vitamin D. Extra vitamin D3 (which is twice as […]
Symptoms and risks for Vitamin D deficiency
/in Colin Rose's Blog, Vitamin D /by Colin RoseAre you deficient in Vitamin D? Vitamin D deficiency is now a problem on a vast scale. Which is why Public Health England recommends that everyone should take a vitamin D supplement in the winter months. People nowadays simply do not get enough sun exposure to achieve an optimum level of vitamin D. Not only […]