Alex Strever

In the past Iodine deficiency was a serious problem, large numbers of people developed Goiter, a visible swelling of the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland, primarily because their diets lacked sufficient iodine, a trace mineral essential for thyroid hormone production. This was especially common in inland and mountainous regions where soils were naturally iodine-poor and access to seafood was limited. In the early 1900s, parts of the United States across the Great Lakes and Midwest,...

Magnesium is one of the most abundant elements in nature, yet in modern society it has become one the most commonly deficiencies. Despite its foundational role in physiology, and human health, a significant proportion of people are not consuming enough to support optimal function. Estimates suggest that circa 30% of people globally, and up to half of adults in industrialised nations, may be operating with insufficient magnesium levels. Part of the problem lies not only in intake, but in how...

Plastic has quietly become one of the most pervasive exposures in modern life. It wraps our food, lines our supply chains, stores our water, and preserves the very products we use in the name of health. Yet convenience has come at a cost. Many plastics contain chemical additives such as plasticisers, stabilisers, and synthetic compounds that may migrate into food and beverages, particularly when exposed to heat or repeated use. Some of these substances have been studied for their ability to...