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Collagen Supplements

Collagen supplements: the science behind the health benefits

December 8, 2021 by Tim Crowe 17 Comments

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.

Are collagen supplements legit or just Insta influencer fairy dust?

March 17, 2021 by Tim Crowe 18 Comments

Collagen: from erasing wrinkles, easing joint pain and even ‘healing your gut’ – is there anything this super supplement can’t do? I explore what science says about those claims.

iron deficiency

Got iron? Foods, functions and insufficiencies

September 15, 2020 by Tim Crowe 4 Comments

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.

Probiotics show promise in protecting bones

January 23, 2019 by Tim Crowe 1 Comment

In this very first proof-of-concept study, a simple intervention such as taking a daily probiotic appears to offer promise in slowing down bone loss in older women.

protein supplements

Who needs to use protein supplements?

August 17, 2015 by Tim Crowe 7 Comments

The protein and amino acid supplement market is big business. Bars, shakes, giant tubs of powder and specialist amino acid supplements dominate supplement shelves. But the decision to use protein supplements is based more on slick marketing claims than anything else; protein supplements offer few real performance benefits that an athlete’s normal diet isn’t already delivering. […]

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