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Dr Minil Patel MRCGP, MBBS, BSc

Dr. Minil Patel is a General Practice Registrar based in London. He earned his MBBS and a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience from King’s College London in 2016. He completed the “Plant-Based Nutrition” course at the University of Winchester and holds a PGCert in Medical Education from King’s College London. Minil has a background in powerlifting and bodybuilding, and has been featured on Men’s Health Online.

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When you really need electrolyte drinks (and when plain water is enough)

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Honey raises blood sugar — but so does everything sweet. The evidence shows honey's glycaemic response is more nuanced than most influencer claims suggest.

Are vegan men 'frail' and more likely to die young? What does the data suggest?

John Ely of the Daily Mail claims that vegan men are “frail” and face a higher risk of early death, based on his interpretation of a recent study.

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When you really need electrolyte drinks (and when plain water is enough)

Plain water is enough for most people, electrolyte drinks are mainly useful during heavy sweating, illness, or endurance exercise, and regulated tap water is generally safe.

No, honey isn’t unhealthy because it spikes your blood sugar, but why does this influencer say the opposite?

Honey raises blood sugar — but so does everything sweet. The evidence shows honey's glycaemic response is more nuanced than most influencer claims suggest.

Are vegan men 'frail' and more likely to die young? What does the data suggest?

John Ely of the Daily Mail claims that vegan men are “frail” and face a higher risk of early death, based on his interpretation of a recent study.

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