Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 16

Thyroid and broccoli: perfectly safe

People worried about broccoli and other vegetables in the brassica family can safely consume them as they do not cause hypothyroidism or goiter, according to research.

Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 16

Butter not so bad, but is it healthy?

A large review of associations between butter and chronic disease has been reported in the media as evidence that butter is back, but should you really be eating more butter?

Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 16

Hard bones, soft arteries: rather than vice versa

Calcium supplements for osteoporosis have not been very successful and could increase risk of heart disease. A food-based, integrative nutritional approach could benefit both bone and heart health.

Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 16

Berry fruits significantly reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Berry fruits and their phytonutrients may be a powerful way to use food as medicine to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, one of the most prevalent diseases in society today.

Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 16

Probiotics reduce depression, suggest clinical studies

There is increasing interest in the use of probiotics for mental health. For the first time a review of relevant clinical studies has suggested probiotics help to reduce symptoms of depression.

Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 16

Oatmeal porridge improves gut health in 7-days

A daily bowl of porridge improves measures of digestive health, according to a study in the British Journal of Nutrition. This adds to previous studies suggesting oats could reduce digestive illness.