Vitamin K – what it is and why we need it
What are the two forms of vitamin K, where are they found in food, and what dietary factors can lead to deficiency?
Unintended consequences of slower-melting ice cream?
This morning on Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme, the 08.45 slot covered, ‘Researchers have discovered a naturally-occurring protein that can be used to create ice cream which is more resistant to melting than conventional products.’ Listening to …
Carbohydrates and insulin resistance [Study]
This study looked at the effect of nutrients (or lack thereof) on inflammation, insulin resistance and obesity in pre-pubescent and pubescent children. Here’s a summary of the findings.
The dangers of fluoroquinolones
Fluorquinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics, meaning they can be used to treat a variety of illness such as UTIs (urinary tract infections) and respiratory infections. However, there is increasing evidence that this class of antibiotics is …