Science · 7 min read
Vitamin D in the tropics: why sunshine is not always enough
Singapore gets year-round sun, yet studies of local adults find low vitamin D levels are common. Indoor lives, sunscreen and skin type all play a part.
· 9 sources
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Nutrition science, written for Asian bodies.
Evidence-led guides on the nutrients that matter in Asian diets, from vitamin D in the tropics to iron on a plant-forward plate. Every article cites its sources and states what the research can and cannot tell you.
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Nutrition · 6 min read
Iron, B12 and the plant-forward Asian plate
Tofu and leafy greens carry plenty of iron, but tea with meals and low red meat intake change how much you absorb. A practical look at pairing foods.
· 8 sources
Women's health · 8 min read
A guide to iron and folate through your 30s and 40s
Monthly cycles, pregnancy planning and busy schedules shift what women need. What the research on Asian women says about iron and folate.
· 11 sources
Men's health · 6 min read
What men over 40 should know about magnesium and zinc
Two minerals involved in hundreds of processes in the body, and two that dietary surveys often find short. Where they come from and how much is typical.
· 7 sources
Science · 5 min read
How to read a supplement label: forms, doses and %NRV
Why "18 mg iron as ferrous bisglycinate" tells you more than "premium iron". A field guide to the small print on the back of the bottle.
· 6 sources
Rule of thumb · 4 min read
~45
eggs a day to reach 2,000 IU of vitamin D from food alone
Putting nutrient numbers into everyday food terms, so the label finally makes sense.
· 5 sources
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