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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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy India receives more sunlight than almost any other major country. Yet surveys consistently show that 65-75% of Indians are vitamin D deficient, and India has among the highest vitamin D deficiency rates in Asia. This paradox […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy Walk into any supplement shop and you will find both ashwagandha and creatine on the shelves – often marketed for completely different purposes. Ashwagandha is positioned as a stress and anxiety supplement. Creatine is positioned as […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body – from energy production to nerve function to DNA repair. Yet studies consistently show that 40-60% of Indians have inadequate magnesium intake, and many more […]
