Activated charcoal has many claims behind it, including its ability to ‘detoxify’ your gut and help with excess wind and bloating. This article will look at the science behind these claims to provide you with unbiased dietitian advice on whether you should be taking the supplement. What is Activated Charcoal? Activated charcoal comes from charcoal…
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Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help With IBS and Digestive Health?
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a growing health trend, but does it help with IBS and digestive health? In this article, I take look at the science behind the claim that ACV is good for digestive health and whether you should be taking it as part of your daily diet. What Is Apple Cider Vinegar?…
What Are Prebiotics & Should You Be Taking Them?
Have you heard of prebiotics? Are you wondering what prebiotics are and if you should be taking them for IBS? This post will discuss what prebiotics are, how you can add them to your diet, and what benefits they have in IBS and gut health. WHAT ARE PREBIOTICS? Prebiotics are a form of fibre found…
Will Kefir Help IBS?
Kefir is rapidly becoming the new latest craze. With claims of prevention against various different conditions, does this fermented drink bring new hope for Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers? What is Kefir? Kefir is a fermented milk drink which originates from the Caucasus Mountains near the Black Sea and has been used for hundreds of years (2). Kefir…
Is Saw Palmetto Helpful For Hair Loss in PCOS?
I recently got asked the question: should I be taking Saw Palmetto to help prevent hair loss from my PCOS? So I thought I would share my explanation with you all here. Saw Palmetto is a small palm tree which is native to the US and the extract is said to be high in phytosterols. There…
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency is caused by inadequate dietary intake or malabsorption of vitamin B12 (1). This post will discuss the role of vitamin B12, your daily needs, sources of vitamin B12, and the cause and symptoms of deficiency. WHY DO I NEED VITAMIN B12? Vitamin B12 has many roles in your body. It has the…