Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Tue, 18 Oct 16

Better diet improves academic achievement

A better quality diet may improve academic achievement in schoolchildren, according to a new study from Finland.

Posted on Tue, 18 Oct 16

Glutamine for irritable bowel syndrome

The amino acid glutamine is a popular dietary supplement for digestive health, and the first clinical trial in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has found it works well.

Posted on Tue, 18 Oct 16

Low vitamin K2 as bad for you as smoking

A new analysis looking at risk factors for cardiovascular disease related deaths has found that vitamin K2 deficiency is equivalent to smoking and high blood pressure.

Posted on Tue, 18 Oct 16

Vitamin D improves gut bacteria

Supplementation with vitamin D has previously been shown to benefit digestive health, and a new study helps explain why: vitamin D improves your gut bacteria.

Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 16

Most people are vitamin E deficient

Over two billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, but one that has been grossly overlooked is vitamin E, with a new study finding that 82% of people are deficient.

Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 16

Diet primes metabolism for longevity

By mapping dietary & metabolic markers a research group have revealed dietary influences that may explain good health in some of the worlds longest lived people.