Is there any corner of the health world more chaotic than nutrition right now? This year alone, we’ve seen GLP-1 weight-loss injections go mainstream, a boom in electrolytes and “functional waters”, a new wave of metabolism "hacks", and an even louder social-media obsession with protein and anti-inflammatory eating. All while eating-disorder rates continue to rise: according to The Priory Group, 1 in 50 UK adults now struggle with binge-eating disorder, and lesser-known conditions such as ARFID are becoming increasingly recognised.
Social media deserves some credit, of course. It’s never been easier to access credible, evidence-led experts - think Dr Hazel Wallace or Dr Megan Rossi - who consistently champion science-backed advice on gut health, vitamin D and fibre.
