Dr Emma Derbyshire

Major New Health Report Warns Of Nutritional Shortfalls With Plant-Based Diets

A new report[1] from the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) reveals that the adoption of plant-based diets could result in a serious lack of vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fats in the diet, with worrying health consequences including a shortening of life expectancy. The report, Plant Based Diets: Nutritional Challenges and Future Health Worries … Continued

Health Experts Warn Of Plant-Based Nutrient Shortfalls In Major New Report

Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) Report highlights the need for supplementation when cutting down on animal foods  Many of us are adopting plant-based diets to help save the planet but this could mean a serious lack of vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fats in our diets – with worrying health consequences including a shortening … Continued

Plant-Based Diet Gaps Putting Health At Risk

NEW RESEARCH REVIEW FINDS PLANT-BASED DIETS CAN LACK KEY VITAMINS AND MINERALS WHICH ARE VITAL FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH A new research review published in the academic journal, Food Science & Nutrition,[1] and commissioned by the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS, www.hsis.org), has revealed the popular trend to adopt plant-based diets could actually be … Continued

British Diets Not Ready For Winter

Decline in vitamins, minerals, fruit and vegetables could affect defence against winter bugs Low fruit and vegetable intakes, combined with a steady decline in levels of vital nutrients in the diet since 2000, could mean that Brits are facing a greater chance of ill health over the winter months. According to the European Food Safety … Continued

Young Adults Are Risking Their Health And Fertility

New study reveals significant nutrient gaps MILLIONS of young adults have such low levels of vitamins and minerals they are jeopardising their fertility and long-term health, new research has revealed. An in-depth analysis of data from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) shows that adults in their 20s are falling short of recommended … Continued

The Health and Food Supplements Information Service’s Response to Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes Journal Report

A meta-analysis of 18 studies published in Circulation[1] has evaluated the association between taking vitamins and various aspects of cardiovascular disease.   Dr Emma Derbyshire, Public Health Nutritionist and adviser to the Health and Food Supplements Information Service commented; “Vitamins and minerals are not intended for the prevention of chronic conditions like heart disease which … Continued

Taking probiotics during pregnancy linked with reduced risk of pre-eclampsia & premature birth

A new study, published in the open British Medical Journal[1], has found that pregnant women consuming probiotics in early and late pregnancy had a lower risk of premature births and developing pre-eclampsia. The research was part of the Norwegian Mother and Child (MoBa) study.  This study followed 70,000 pregnancies where mums-to-be provided dietary, lifestyle and … Continued

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