Supplements & Evidence
The supplement industry is crowded with marketing and weak evidence. This hub provides evidence-based guidance on which supplements have strong research, what's marketing hype, and when supplementation actually makes sense for your health.
Vitamin D Deficiency in the UK: 90% Are Low
Understanding vitamin D deficiency in the UK population and supplementation rationale.
Read Article →Magnesium Deficiency: Linked to Everything
The critical role of magnesium and how deficiency drives multiple health issues.
Read Article →Omega-3: Most Researched Supplement in History
What decades of omega-3 research actually shows and who benefits from supplementation.
Read Article →DIM & Calcium D-Glucarate: Estrogen Metabolism
Evidence on DIM supplementation for hormone metabolism and oestrogen dominance.
Read Article →Selenium & Iodine: Thyroid & Why Women Are Deficient
Critical micronutrients for thyroid function and why deficiency is common in women.
Read Article →Probiotics: Waste of Money or Essential
What the research actually shows about probiotics, when they work, and how to choose.
Read Article →The Supplement Industry Doesn't Want You to Know This
How the supplement industry profits from unsubstantiated claims and weak evidence.
Read Article →Medications That Deplete Nutrients Your Doctor Won't Mention
How common medications create nutrient deficiencies and supplementation needs.
Read Article →Health Optimisation: Evidence vs Marketing
Distinguishing genuine health interventions from expensive, unproven 'optimisation' trends.
Read Article →Iron Deficiency: Most Common Condition Nobody Takes Seriously
Understanding iron deficiency, when supplementation is needed, and proper testing.
Read Article →Sunscreen: The Vitamin D Dilemma Nobody Talks About
Balancing sun protection with vitamin D synthesis and supplementation needs.
Read Article →Not All Supplements Are Created Equal
Some supplements have genuine evidence for specific populations, while others are expensive placebos. Health research can help you understand which supplements are worth taking based on your individual needs, identify quality products, and avoid expensive interventions with weak evidence.
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