Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin found in food as vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and K2 (menaquinone). Although both forms of vitamin K have different functions and are found in various foods, their structures are similar, and so are some of their roles. Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) is an essential fat-soluble nutrient that makes up around …
Did you know YOU have your own unique nutritional prescription? Yes, that’s right: there is a perfect diet, just for YOU? But… Here’s a hint… You won’t find it in the latest best-selling diet book. It’s not in the latest X pill or magic supplement that influencer Y is paid to promote. Your nutritionist or doctor doesn’t even know …
Some people treat fibre as an essential nutrient, but it’s not. Many people survive just fine on minimal fiber. In fact, many people with chronic gut distress find they do better with less—or even no—fiber. Because it is not essential, we have not set an Optimal Nutrient Intake (ONI) for fiber. We also do not encourage …
Confusion, controversy, and many questions abound around fat. To clarify some of the questions listed above, this article will use our analysis of 125,761 days of food logs from 34,519 Optimisers to bring you data-driven answers to these FAQs. We’ll drill down into our satiety response to fatty acids to understand which ones you need …
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It’s common knowledge that vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids are good for us. We are continually told we eat a nutrient-poor diet, so we need more nutrients. Bruce Ames’ Triage Theory shows us that we will not just survive for the short term if we get more of all the essential nutrients, …
My unique life trajectory—which we will get into in this article—has led me to develop ‘healthy scepticism’ towards mainstream nutrition advice and popular dietary fads. As an engineer, I believe in data. For me, good data analysis = truth. I have spent a lot of time creating quantitative systems to cut through the noise and …
Ever wished you could cut through the noise and bias to understand what you should eat, tailored to your context and goals? I know I have! I’ve been on a quest over the past 20 years to quantify nutrition to help my family and my community identify foods and meals that provide their bodies with …
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The supplement industry is currently worth an estimated $125 billion per year. By 2026, it is forecasted to nearly double and reach a massive $210 billion. While ‘Big Pharma’ often captures the spotlight, vitamins are big business, too! It’s hard to escape advertising for the latest magical supplement that will cure all your ills, shed …
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Minerals are essential for human survival. They are critical cofactors that serve as catalysts for numerous bodily functions like enzyme synthesis, detoxification, and cell signalling. If you don’t get adequate amounts of all the essential minerals from your diet, your appetite will send you in search of more food until you give your body the …
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Amino acids are the smaller ‘building blocks of life’ that make up the macronutrient protein. We know from protein leverage and our satiety analysis that we continue eating until we satisfy our body’s demands for protein. So, getting enough protein without excess energy is the most critical factor for feel fulling with fewer calories. Unfortunately, …
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