Dr Gill Jenkins

The Hidden Nutrition Shortfalls Putting Young Health At Risk

Soaring numbers of teens and young adults with inadequate vitamins and minerals go unrecognised with situation getting worse The diets of British teenagers and young adults have been getting steadily worse over the past 10 years, leading to a worrying risk of nutritional deficiencies and health problems. That’s the message from a new report commissioned … Continued

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

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

Folic acid could reduce risk of stroke

Folic acid could help to reduce the risk of stroke in people with high levels of homocysteine and a low platelet count according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.[1]    Commenting on the study, Dr Gill Jenkins a GP and advisor to the Health & Food Supplements … Continued

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