Optimum Nutrition
Podcast

Is fortified food really the fix, or could it be doing more harm than good?

In this episode, Verónica Muñoz sits down with Rob to ask why adding nutrients to refined foods isn’t the answer. They put folate forms to the test, exploring why synthetic folic acid isn’t the same as bioactive methylfolate, who struggles to convert it, and why those most at risk often have the least access to better options. Rob also shares practical advice on getting more from zinc and magnesium, from timing and form to splitting your dose.

Dr Alex Richardson discusses the role of nutrition and diet in ADHD; from conception through to adulthood. As well as unpacking what we mean by the label ‘ADHD’, she explains why the condition often overlaps with other neurological conditions. She also discusses her research into omega-3 fats and brain development, as well as other nutrients that may help to manage symptoms of ADHD, and foods that should be avoided.