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Vegetarian diets reduces risk of various cancers, but may increase others

Human authored, evidenced-based, 7 min read According to data from the World health organisation (WHO), cancer rates have increased world-wide (1), including Gibraltar (2). Cancer is a leading cause of mortality, accounting for nearly one in six deaths. The WHO predicts over 35 million new cancer cases may be expected by 2050 (3), and that four in ten cancer case may be prevented highlighting the needs for effective preventative measures. Physical activity, and dietary patterns that prioritise fruit, vegetables, and fibre-containing foods, and avoid processed…......

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc March 8, 2026Cancer, Diets, Gibraltar, Health, NutritionCancer, diets, Gibraltar, health

Nutrition

Evidence-based health benefits of Hass avocado

Human authored, evidenced-based – 8 min read The health benefits of avocadoThis blog post will evaluate the published research discussing the benefits of consuming an avocado-rich diet to that of a number of avocado-free diets on various health outcomes, with a particular emphasis on the Hass avocado variety. Nutritional composition of avocadosThe humble avocado (Persea americana) is a tropical fruit that grows almost everywhere in the world but originated in Mexico and South America. There are 50 different types of avocado, but the most well-known…......

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc February 28, 2026NutritionGibraltar, health, Nutrition, Weight loss

Nutrition

UK court rules against Oatly using ‘milk’ on their ‘diary’ drinks

Fact checked - 8 min read Oat ‘milk’ vs real milk, what the law actually saysIn recently published news, Oatly has lost a long-running UK legal battle (1) to use the word ‘milk’ on their (oat) milk alternatives, reigniting debate as to what can legally be called ‘milk.’ UK courts ruled that certain marketing uses of the word ‘milk’ for oat-based drinks are restricted under UK and retained EU food-labelling law. These regulations reserve the term ‘milk’ for normal mammary secretions from animals, with only…......

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc February 17, 2026Nutritionhealth, Nutrition

Helicobacter pylori Nutrition

Successful resistant Helicobacter pylori eradication in female client with Nutritional Therapy

I present the case of a client with recurrent, antibiotic resistant Helicobacter pylori infection that made a complete recovery with Nutritional Therapy, with a phased dietary approach and targeted supplements in Gibraltar

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc February 12, 2026Helicobacter pylori, Nutrition

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Routine blood test reveals elevated uric acid & liver enzymes

Evidence-based - 5 min read PRESENTATIONAn overweight male client with a with history of gastrointestinal symptoms, hypertension, spinal hernia and 'healthy eating habits' recently come to me for dietary and lifestyle support.A ROUTINE BLOOD TESTA routine blood test (fig. 1) revealed a few imbalances, chiefly moderately elevated LIVER ENZYMES and excessively high URIC ACID, the highest iv ever seen in literally hundreds of bloods tests i've requested and analysed through the years. The client had no past knowledge of these blood imbalances. He had no…......

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc January 22, 2026Cardiovascular disease, Nutrition, Obesity, Uric acidBlood testing, Gibraltar, health, Nutrition, Uric acid

Alzheimer's Dementia Diets Gibraltar Nutrition

Mild Cognitive Impairment client significantly improves brain function in 14 months

Client with Mild Cognitive Impairment improves brain function in 14 months with clinically significant changes in global cognition and memory

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc January 10, 2026Alzheimer's, Dementia, Diets, Gibraltar, NutritionGibraltar, health, Nutrition

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How alcohol binging damages the gut

When people think about alcohol-related harm, they usually think about the liver. However, research shows that the gastrointestinal tract, particularly the small intestine, is affected very quickly after binge drinking

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc January 3, 2026alcohol, Alzheimer's, Health, Nutrition, Obesity

Diets Health Nutrition

January: The dangers of extreme dieting

January often brings a rush toward extreme dietary changes, challenges like Veganuary, detoxes, juicing, or 'clean eating' resets. But these approaches can sometimes do more harm than good.

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc January 2, 2026Diets, Health, Nutrition

Diabetes Diets Exercise Nutrition Obesity

Stopping weight loss drugs regains weight

8 min read - fact checked (Disclaimer: Not medical advice, consult your prescribing practitioner before making any decisions) Recent systematic review and meta-analyses (1,2) suggests that cessation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in adults with obesity and/or diabetes is commonly associated with clinically meaningful weight regain and deterioration in cardiometabolic markers (fig.1), including glycaemic control, blood pressure, and waist circumference. These findings suggest that the metabolic benefits of GLP-1RA therapy are largely treatment-dependent, a pattern consistent with other chronic disease pharmacotherapies rather than curative…......

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc December 27, 2025Diabetes, Diets, Exercise, Nutrition, Obesity

Alzheimer's Dementia Diets Nutrition

Does full fat cheese and cream protect from dementia?

8 minute read - Fact checked There has been a lot of research and discussion throughout the years as to which foods and dietary patterns may protect, or increase the risk of dementia, which has divided opinions of scientists and nutritionist alike, as well as causing a lot of public confusion. Now, a 25 year prospective study of twenty seven thousand participants published in the Neurology journal (1), appears to suggest that a higher intake of high-fat cheese & high-fat cream may be associated to…......

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc December 18, 2025Alzheimer's, Dementia, Diets, NutritionAlzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gibraltar, health, Nutrition