Iron deficiency is the world’s most common nutritional disorder. In this post, I explore the functions of iron, its sources and how deficiency is diagnosed and treated.
Welcome
Hi, my name is Dr Tim Crowe and I'm a career research scientist and educator with most of this spent in the absolutely fascinating, yet always controversial, area of nutrition. I now work chiefly as a freelance health and medical writer and scientific consultant. You’ll also see me active in the media giving regular TV, radio and newspaper interviews.
I started this website to be proactive in giving credible, evidence-based nutrition messages in plain language. Whether I am writing for health professionals or consumers, my message is always based on current evidence informed by peer-reviewed journal articles, government and peak health body guidelines, and medical experts.
Recent Posts
The science of soy: health, harms and hyperbole
Soy is one of the most polarising of foods. To help you make sense of the conflicting messages about soy, I dig deeper into some of the key health areas linked to eating soy foods.
Coffee and its surprising health benefits
Forget about the latest superfood trend, coffee is where it is at. In this article I look closer at the science behind the health benefits of coffee to help you justify your caffeine habit.
Health Bites
Is it time to shine for vitamin D?
Vitamin D is attracting more than its fair share of attention in both the scientific and public spotlight. Long known for its role in keeping bones healthy, there is a growing list of health benefits … Continue Reading
Dietary supplements have few benefits for most people
A comprehensive review of clinical trials involving a wide range of popular dietary supplements has found that with the exception of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, there is little evidence to … Continue Reading