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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Banana reduces polyphenol absorption in fruit smoothies

8 min read - fact checked Smoothies are often seen as an easy, delicious way to pack in nutrients and functional compounds known as polyphenols, especially those from fruits and vegetables. But a growing body of research shows that what you mix together in a smoothie may influence how many of those beneficial functional compounds your body actually absorbs, which can then influence the extent of their beneficial effects on human health. A recent study in humans [1] published in Food & Function Royal Society…......

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc December 11, 2025Diets, Health, Nutritionhealth, Nutrition

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Client achieves 20kg weight loss

In a recent POST, I discussed how an overweight (125kg / BMI 44.8, body fat ~30-36%), prediabetic 58yr old male client which I have been supporting since May 2025, resulted in a natural 13kg weight loss (no weight loss medications) and improved a number of key metabolic markers leading resulting in the client coming out of prediabetes and retuning to normalcy. Read the ORIGINAL POST for more scientific context and clinical insights.Since following an updated diet and lifestyle personalised programme, I am now pleased to report an exciting…......

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc December 9, 2025Diabetes, Diets, Nutrition, Obesity

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Xmas vouchers available

Want an Xmas stocking filling suggestion Gibraltar? My Christmas vouchers for a consultation with a BANT / CNHC registered Nutritional Therapist make a thoughtful and genuinely meaningful 'gift of health' because they go far beyond fleeting indulgences or novelty items.

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc November 26, 2025Diets, Health, Nutrition, Xmas

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Shepherd’s pie, a sports ‘cheat code’ meal

Evidence-based - fact check - 8 min read A 'cheat code' meal often refers to a one that is more indulgent than the typical daily nutrition plan, often higher in calories, carbohydrates, or fats, while still providing nutrient value, performance benefits, as well as 'comforting'. In sports nutrition, a 'cheat code' isn’t necessarily unhealthy, it can actually serve a strategic role in refuelling glycogen, supporting recovery, and satisfying cravings that help athletes stay consistent with their overall plan. Take a classic example, my delicious 'adapted'…......

By Andrew Fortuna NT MSc November 24, 2025Diets, Health, Nutrition, Sports nutrition