Nature Vs Nurture Debate Meets Godzilla
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Nutrition, infection, experiences, the environment and genes interact to provide alterations to the phenotype. This concept is referred to as plasticity, the ability of…
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Butyrate Improves Bowel Transit
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Problems such as poor transit or constipation are common, and can produce significant misery for the individual compromised in this manner. Butyrate is a…
Has Coeliac Disease Increased in Frequency?
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Many Nutritional Therapists are becoming aware that the incidence of Coeliac Disease (CD) is increasing in frequency, but by what sort of levels? To…
Can Bacteria Make You Smarter?
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The potential cognitive gains linked to the role of gastrointestinal bacteria continues to attract international interest. The scientific community are becoming entranced with the…
If Genes Are Protected By Nutrients – How Much Should We Eat?
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Prof Bruce Ames has developed the concept of Triage consumption, where micronutrient needs and availability may not always be in synchronicity and has recommended…
When Should I Take Vitamin D?
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The question is often asked – when should I take my supplements. Most of the time, this is down to a matter of convenience…
Who Has More Genes – Us or a Grape?
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The human genome project promised us much, a future return on investment that promised the resolution of disease and the careful planning of future…
Dr’s Make Blood Pressure Soar!
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In the ever increasing fight against vascular disease and related health problems the role of the silent marker – Blood Pressure has always been…
