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Cofounder & Research Director (Volunteer)

Elise Hutchinson, PhD

Elise is a cofounder of foodfacts.org, she has a PhD in linguistics and focuses on fighting misinformation & creating meaningful debate.

About Elise

Elise is one of the founders of foodfacts.org she is a linguistics professional who was awarded Summa Cum Laude for her PhD thesis, which focused on the cognitive and discursive mechanisms behind effective persuasion, particularly in the long term. She is passionate about finding ways to fight against the spread of misinformation and disinformation, and to generate meaningful, constructive debates.

Elise earned her PhD at the Université de Neuchâtel and currently lives in England.

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Articles featuring

Elise Hutchinson, PhD

Eddie Abbew’s claims on red meat: what you need to know

Eddie Abbew claims that eating red meat only for a month is the best way to reduce inflammation. We fact check his claims against the balance of available evidence on this important question.

Seed oils are in baby formula for a reason. Here’s why it matters

For parents who cannot naturally breastfeed their babies, infant formulas provide a lifeline.

Omega-3 fatty acids: evaluating the role of fish and plant sources

It's true that fish sources of Omega-3 fatty acids are better than most plant-based ones, but fish get their omega's from this super water-plant source

The Belle Gibson scandal: how wellness misinformation endangers public health

When Belle Gibson lied about curing her cancer by eating fruits and vegetables, it wasn't just morally wrong, it was a threat to public health.

Exposing misinformation: how influencers twist the truth on social media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations

Severe allergy cured by gut healing? An evidence-based review

Candi Frazier claims that you can cure severe allergies through healing your gut? Before people start swapping their EpiPen for sauerkraut, let's examine what the evidence says.

Is excess iron a cancer risk? Debunking Dr Eric Berg’s claim with peer-reviewed evidence

Dr Eric Berg says that it's possible to "never get cancer" by avoiding iron supplements and cast iron cookware. We analyse the evidence, clarify the science, and highlight why context matters when interpreting absolute health claims.

“I changed my diet and got pregnant”: What’s the evidence behind these claims?

Does the carnivore diet really help with fertility, or are people misrepresenting the evidence? We explore this in this fact-check.

Garlic and blood pressure: what the evidence shows and what it doesn’t

Can garlic replace blood pressure medication? We unpack the science, the hype, and why balanced dietary patterns still matter most.

Is ginger good for you? Or are the benefits of this "superfood" overstated?

Many people eat ginger when they're feeling unwell, but are ginger's health benefits anecdotal or based in evidence? We find out in this fact-check!

Exposing misinformation: how influencers twist the truth on social media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations

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