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Consultant Gastroenterologist

Dr Alan Desmond

Dr Alan Desmond is a consultant gastroenterologist and writer known for his advocacy of plant-based nutrition. Desmond studied at the School of Medicine of University College Cork and at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. He moved to Devon in 2012. He is certified in gastroenterology and general internal medicine. Dr Desmond is also a best selling author of The Plant-Based Diet Revolution.

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Are oats still a healthy breakfast choice? Debunking the latest social media myth

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Opinion
Health

FDA bans the use of Red No.3 in Food because of links to cancer. What’s the actual risk?

Article fact-checking claims surrounding the recent FDA ban of Red Dye No.3 in food and drugs.
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Opinion
Nutrition

Eddie Abbew claims calorie deficit should not be the main concern with fat loss. What does the data say?

Article fact-checking the claim that insulin is the main concern with fat loss, not calorie counting.
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Opinion
Nutrition

No, plant-based milks are not causing depression, but why does the media say the opposite?

Based on a study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, media outlets are claiming plant-based drinks increase depression risk.
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Opinion
Nutrition

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.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

FDA bans the use of Red No.3 in Food because of links to cancer. What’s the actual risk?

Article fact-checking claims surrounding the recent FDA ban of Red Dye No.3 in food and drugs.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Eddie Abbew claims calorie deficit should not be the main concern with fat loss. What does the data say?

Article fact-checking the claim that insulin is the main concern with fat loss, not calorie counting.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

No, plant-based milks are not causing depression, but why does the media say the opposite?

Based on a study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, media outlets are claiming plant-based drinks increase depression risk.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

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.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

FDA bans the use of Red No.3 in Food because of links to cancer. What’s the actual risk?

Article fact-checking claims surrounding the recent FDA ban of Red Dye No.3 in food and drugs.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Eddie Abbew claims calorie deficit should not be the main concern with fat loss. What does the data say?

Article fact-checking the claim that insulin is the main concern with fat loss, not calorie counting.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

No, plant-based milks are not causing depression, but why does the media say the opposite?

Based on a study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, media outlets are claiming plant-based drinks increase depression risk.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

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.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

FDA bans the use of Red No.3 in Food because of links to cancer. What’s the actual risk?

Article fact-checking claims surrounding the recent FDA ban of Red Dye No.3 in food and drugs.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Eddie Abbew claims calorie deficit should not be the main concern with fat loss. What does the data say?

Article fact-checking the claim that insulin is the main concern with fat loss, not calorie counting.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

No, plant-based milks are not causing depression, but why does the media say the opposite?

Based on a study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, media outlets are claiming plant-based drinks increase depression risk.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

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.