Collagen supplements are all the rage, yet there is good science behind the hype. I explore the science and plausible mechanisms of why it can be good for your skin and joints.
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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.
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Is adrenal fatigue a thing?
Fatigued and stressed? You could have adrenal fatigue – or so the claim goes. I explore the science (mostly the lack of it) of adrenal fatigue.

Can keto cure cancer?
Can keto cure cancer? Of all the claims made about this diet, this is the standout one and is the topic that I cover here.
Health Bites

Broccoli is bad for you, like, really toxic bad
Don't believe the headline - broccoli is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. But as a case-study into how we can become needlessly fearful of eating many foods, I will show how by selectively … Continue Reading

How do the different dietary approaches for type 2 diabetes compare?
Diabetes is a major public health problem. Each day, 280 Australians will be diagnosed with diabetes with the total number of people in this country with either diabetes or a condition of pre-diabetes … Continue Reading