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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.
⚗ Medically Written & ReviewedWritten and reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | MA (Psychology), Founder of Medimadad. Last reviewed: August 2026. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Read our Editorial Policy. About 95% of the serotonin in your body isn’t made in your brain. It’s made […]
Medically Written & Reviewed Written by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. Medically reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine). Last reviewed: July 25, 2026 Evidence: ICMR-NIN 2020 Recommended Dietary Allowance (India) About the Author | Editorial Policy Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional gaps in India, affecting a large […]
⚕ Medically Written & ReviewedWritten and reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | MA (Psychology), Founder of Medimadad. Last reviewed: July 2026. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Read our Editorial Policy. Key Takeaways Whey protein builds muscle marginally faster than plant protein due to higher leucine […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy “Fibermaxxing” has become one of 2026’s bigger nutrition trends — EatingWell reported a 9,500% jump in page views on fiber-related content, and it’s picked up coverage from NPR to Johns Hopkins. I’d normally be skeptical of […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy The gut microbiome – the trillion-strong community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms living in your intestine – has emerged as one of the most important determinants of human health in the last two decades of […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy The Origin of the Anabolic Window Myth The anabolic window concept grew from early studies in the 1990s and early 2000s showing that protein or amino acid ingestion immediately following resistance exercise produced greater muscle protein […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy Berberine has been called “nature’s Ozempic” in viral social media posts, “nature’s metformin” in research papers, and “the supplement that works like a drug” in the longevity community. Unlike most supplement claims, berberine has unusually strong […]
⚗ Medically Written & ReviewedWritten and reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) | MA (Psychology), Founder of Medimadad. Last reviewed: April 2026. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Read our Editorial Policy. Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Healthcare Consultant […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy What Is Creatine and How Does It Work? Creatine is a naturally occurring compound synthesised in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas from the amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine. About 95% of the body’s creatine is […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy 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 […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy The Mediterranean diet is the most evidence-backed dietary pattern in cardiovascular medicine. The PREDIMED trial — the largest randomised trial of dietary intervention ever conducted — showed it reduces major cardiovascular events by 30%. Yet for […]