Science-backed guidance on supplements, macronutrients, the Indian diet, gut health, and food-as-medicine. Covers omega-3, creatine, protein, magnesium, vitamin D, and more — reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | MA Psychology.
Something is happening in the world of nutrition that nobody saw coming. EatingWell reported a 9,500% increase in page views on fiber-related articles in the past year. NPR covered it in May 2026. Johns Hopkins named it a top food trend. The CEO of PepsiCo called it publicly on an earnings call. The CEO of […]
Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) – Healthcare Consultant and Health Educator, Founder of Medimadad. Content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult your doctor if you have digestive conditions requiring specific dietary management. The gut microbiome – the trillion-strong community of bacteria, fungi, […]
Key Takeaways The “anabolic window” — the idea that you must eat protein within 30 minutes of training — has been largely debunked by modern research Total daily protein intake matters far more than timing for muscle growth and recovery The muscle protein synthesis window is actually 4-6 hours, not 30 minutes Spreading protein evenly […]
Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Healthcare Consultant and Health Educator, Founder of Medimadad. Content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult your doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you take prescription medications or have a medical condition. Berberine has been called […]
Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Healthcare Consultant and Health Educator, Founder of Medimadad. Content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. India is in the middle of a quiet dietary crisis. Urban Indian consumption of ultra-processed foods — packaged chips, instant noodles, commercial […]
Key Takeaways Creatine monohydrate is the most studied sports supplement in existence — over 500 clinical trials confirm its safety and efficacy The standard maintenance dose is 3-5 g per day; loading is optional and not necessary for long-term users Timing does not matter much — consistency matters far more than whether you take it […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | Member, Editorial Board, Medimadad Health Editorial Team For three decades, the dietary advice was consistent and confident: choose low-fat or fat-free dairy. Avoid full-fat milk. Skip the butter. Choose reduced-fat cheese. The saturated fat in full-fat dairy, the guidelines insisted, raised LDL cholesterol and drove heart […]
⚕️ Medically Reviewed This article has been reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine), Healthcare Consultant. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making health decisions. The Mediterranean diet is the most evidence-backed dietary pattern in cardiovascular medicine. The PREDIMED trial — the largest randomised […]
⚕️ Medically Reviewed This article has been reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine), Healthcare Consultant. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making health decisions. India receives more sunlight than almost any other major country. Yet surveys consistently show that 65–75% of Indians are […]
⚕️ Medically Reviewed This article has been reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine), Healthcare Consultant. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making health decisions. Walk into any supplement shop and you will find both ashwagandha and creatine on the shelves — often marketed […]
⚕️ Medically Reviewed This article has been reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine), Healthcare Consultant. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making health decisions. Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body — from energy production to nerve function to […]
🦺Medically Written & ReviewedBy Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD Medicine — Healthcare Consultant and Health Educator, Founder of Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy India is facing a protein crisis that most people do not know they are part of. A nationwide survey of 1,800 Indian households found that 93% of respondents consumed less protein […]
