Author : Matt Durkin MSC
Matt Durkin is a Master of Science in the field of Nutrition. Matt is particularly interested in nutritional research and also how our dietary practices impact health, longevity and weight management. In his spare time, Matt enjoys playing cricket and watching a wide variety of sports.
Health Benefits of Vitamin K
Vitamin K is the name given to a group of fat-soluble compounds which are essential to health. Discovered almost 90 years ago due...
Health Benefits of Red Yeast Rice
In this article we are going to explore the topic of cholesterol and see whether red yeast rice is worthy of the hype, how much to...
Health Benefits of Psyllium Husk
Psyllium husk is a supplement that has soared in popularity in recent years. Not only does psyllium have proven benefits to the digestive...
Health Benefits of Peppermint
The plant species peppermint has been known for years due to its pleasant and refreshing taste. Peppermint is renowned for its powerful...
Health Benefits of Ginseng
For the purpose of this article, we will be focussing on Korean, otherwise known as Panax Ginseng, and Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus...
Health Benefits of Iron
Iron plays an important role in the delivery of life-giving oxygen to all cells around the body. Find out more about the benefits...
Health Benefits of Zinc
Zinc benefits health in many different ways. Find out why zinc is so important for health, how much you should take, and if there...
Fructose and Diabetes: What is the Link?
There has been a lot of recent discussion regarding the link between sugar and diabetes, with fructose in particular being singled...
The Health Benefits of Eating Nuts
Most of us appreciate that nuts can make a healthier snack than more common options like crisps or chocolate. The question, however,...
