The Thyroid: Considerations for Nutritional Therapy and Personalised Lifestyle Support

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of the leading global causes of morbidity and mortality despite advances in medical, nutritional and lifestyle management. Concurrently, ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption has increased, which has been associated with obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia, hypertension and cardiovascular events. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have shown significant...

The new generation of wearables are emerging as potential tools in preventative medicine, offering individuals continuous ‘real-time’ data and personalised insights that can be delivered outside of clinical settings. Though this provides individuals with notable benefits including greater agency and access to data, it also presents a new model of...

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) was developed as a medical tool for people managing insulin-dependent diabetes, replacing the discomfort and data gaps of finger-prick testing with a continuous, real-time picture of interstitial glucose levels. What has shifted considerably over the past decade is the evidence base - and the conversation -...

GLP-1s are an effective weight loss intervention for individuals with obesity and overweight. Low energy intake may however result in nutritional deficiencies and loss of lean body mass. Use of GLP-1s, and rapid weight loss, could also increase risk of adverse effects. Additionally, weight regain is common. Comprehensive, nutritional and...

This narrative review aims to provide a useful summary of common liver disorders, as well as a summary of the evidence on the role of key macro and micronutrients, dietary and lifestyle factors and the role of the microbiome in supporting liver health. It also includes a brief review of...

Neurodivergent individuals (including autistic individuals and those with ADHD) can sometimes present with gastrointestinal symptoms, nutritional deficiencies and selective eating. Dietary and lifestyle factors may play a role in supporting these individuals. Additionally, various macro and micronutrients, including essential fatty acids, key minerals such as iron, magnesium, and zinc, and...

The term polyphenol is becoming increasingly well understood in both a sporting and general context. Their role in the governance of human health renders them an indispensable component of our diet that must not be overlooked. Acting as an antioxidant, regulating metabolism, body weight, chronic disease and cell proliferation, their...

For more than half a century, sport and exercise nutrition science has focused on the quantitative needs of an athlete, including the macronutrient requirements to 'fuel' their chosen endeavours. While these assessments are important to incorporate, especially when relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) is becoming more prevalent, working with...