Fibre, bowel habits and digestive regularity: understand the context before supplementing
Why this mattersA temporary change in bowel habits is not necessarily abnormal. Diet, hydration, physical activity, daily routines, som...
Magnesium, the nervous system and fatigue: understanding authorised functions without turning a nutrient into a medicine
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in many physiological functions. Its role in the nervous system and energy metabolism does n...
Everyday stress: understanding the normal response and recognising when to seek help
Stress is a normal human response to challenges or threats. WHO notes that some degree of stress is part of life, but excessive or pers...
Adult sleep: habits, insomnia and when to seek help
An occasional bad night and persistent insomnia are not the same situation. NHS guidance notes that insomnia can involve difficulty fal...
Nigella sativa: what clinical research studies and what it does not allow us to promise
Nigella sativa, often called black seed or black cumin, has generated a substantial scientific literature. That volume can create a mis...
Micronutrients: understand needs before stacking supplements
Vitamins and minerals are essential in small amounts, but “essential” does not mean “more is better”. The nutritional objective is to a...
Immunity and nutrition: supporting normal function without promising to ‘boost’ defences
The immune system is a complex network. Adequate nutrition is necessary for its normal function, but commercial language such as ‘boost...
Iron in children: requirements, diet, deficiency and questions to ask
Why this topic mattersWhen a child seems tired, eats less well or is going through rapid growth, parents may immediately think of iron....
Vitamin D by age: needs, reference values and safety
Vitamin D needs vary by age and context. European reference values are population nutrition benchmarks, not directions for a particular supplement.
Colic, gas and digestive discomfort in children: understand before trying to soothe
Crying, gas and digestive discomfort are frequent sources of concern. In infants especially, the word “colic” is often used for differe...
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