Alliance for Natural Health International

29/04/2026

Someone at the gym chugging a glucose gel 30 minutes into their workout

Myth #2: You need constant carbs during exercise

❌ WRONG AGAIN.

Here's what that glucose gel is doing:

→ Blunting fat oxidation
→ Creating sugar dependency
→ Destroying metabolic flexibility

Elite athlete crushing max effort? Sure, strategic carbs help.
Moderate endurance work? You're sabotaging yourself.

Better option: Complex carbs—high-fibre bar with protein and fat.

Why? Chewing releases amylase (your carb-digesting enzyme).

You engage your ACTUAL digestive system.

Glucose shots? You bypass everything and train your body to be a sugar burner instead of a fat burner.

Stop feeding. Start adapting.

28/04/2026

POV: You're at the gym and someone says "You need carbs every 90 minutes or you'll bonk"

❌ WRONG.

I'm Rob Verkerk, PhD. I'm in Lanzarote at a cycling camp, and I keep hearing the same fitness myths.

Time to bust them.

Here's what ACTUALLY matters for health:
→ Metabolic flexibility
→ Mitochondrial efficiency
→ Stress recovery

5 myths. 5 days. Starting now.

Myth #1: The 90-Minute Rule

Most people think you run out of glycogen after 90 minutes of exercise. So they reach for gels, bars, sugar fixes.

But that only happens if you're metabolically INFLEXIBLE.

Here's the truth 👇

23/04/2026

ANH founder, Rob Verkerk PhD, joins an international line-up of speakers at the Profound Health Summit taking place in October, in the UK. A fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in keeping in tip, top health as they age to get up close and personal with some amazing scientists and health professionals working at the top of their field.

A luxurious and intimate one-day event for clinicians, health business owners and highly motivated individuals who are interested in preventative and regenerative approaches to improve and enhance health, ageing and longevity.

20/04/2026

We often hear that glyphosate is “safe” for bees. But new research tells a more complex story.

Scientists have found that even small amounts—levels that don’t kill bees—can interfere with their brain function and reduce their ability to forage for food. This might not sound dramatic, but for a bee colony, efficient foraging is essential for survival.

With pollinators already under pressure, these hidden effects could add up—impacting not just bees, but the wider ecosystems and food systems that depend on them.

It’s a reminder that safety isn’t just about avoiding immediate harm—it’s about understanding long-term, real-world impacts.

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16/04/2026

Could new EU rules on vitamins and minerals make it harder for people to stay healthy?

ANH Europe is raising concerns that proposed maximum levels for nutrients in supplements may be set too low—focusing heavily on avoiding excess intake, while overlooking a much more common problem: deficiency.

Across Europe, many people already struggle to get enough essential nutrients like vitamin D, iron and B vitamins. Limiting supplement strength could reduce access to effective options for those trying to support their health.

ANH is calling for smarter regulation that protects consumers from harm, but also recognises the importance of adequate nutrition in preventing disease.

Find out more: https://anhinternational.org/news/eu-vitamin-caps-must-protect-public-health-not-deepen-europes-deficiency-crisis/

13/04/2026

Ultra-processed foods aren’t just convenient—they’re a public health disaster in slow motion.

Linked to dozens of adverse health outcomes and rising chronic disease rates, their dominance in our diets reflects not consumer choice—but systemic failure.

When profit drives policy, health pays the price.

It’s time for transparency, accountability—and a return to real food.

09/04/2026

A new study in Nature Medicine reports that daily multivitamin supplementation could slow markers of biological ageing, particularly in those already ageing faster than expected.

The study identified small shifts in biological age indicators—not dramatic clinical outcomes. This raises crucial questions that often get lost in headlines:

🔬 How meaningful are biomarker changes without corresponding health improvements?
💊 Does supplement quality matter? The research doesn't account for formulation and bioavailability—variables that could determine whether these markers translate into actual benefits.
⚖️ What's the gap between laboratory measurements and real-world health outcomes?

The biology of ageing is a growing field of research, but we need to distinguish between what moves a biomarker and what genuinely improves health span and quality of life.

https://anhinternational.org/news/anh-news-beat-week-13-2026/

08/04/2026

The theme of this year's World Health Day is "Stand by the Science".

We're increasingly being told what the science is and that said science is settled - no discussion allowed.

However, there’s a much better solution: critical thinking. Instead of silencing the voices that we do not want to hear, we should encourage dialogue along with critical thinking. Surely a world where everyone is entitled to their own views, opinions, beliefs and ideas that can be shared, discussed openly and expressed is better than a state in which a very small group of individuals with deep vested interests decides what’s right and wrong, true or false?

Science and biology are among those disciplines in which the variation in responses between individuals, coupled with complexity and uncertainty, mean that absolute truths are as rare as hen’s teeth. Shades of grey, rather than either black or white, are the norm, not the exception.

https://anhinternational.org/?s=discourse

07/04/2026

You may have seen the recent headlines linking menopause to memory problems, mood changes, poor sleep, and even Alzheimer's disease. The story has been everywhere — and understandably, it's worrying a lot of women.

But here's what most of those reports left out.

The study behind the headlines is largely observational — meaning researchers spotted associations between menopause and brain changes, but couldn't actually prove that menopause caused them. When you factor in the natural process of ageing, sleep issues, stress, diet, and general health, it becomes very difficult to pin these changes specifically on menopause.

And here's the part that really matters: there is no good evidence that HRT — the treatment being promoted off the back of stories like this — actually reverses these brain changes. Yet that's exactly the conclusion many women are being nudged towards.

We're not saying menopause doesn't affect how women feel — of course it does, and those experiences are completely real. But there's a big difference between acknowledging that and using alarming headlines to steer women towards hormone treatments on the basis of evidence that simply doesn't support it.

Women going through menopause deserve straight answers, honest science, and the full picture — not headlines designed to frighten, followed by a prescription.

💚 Share this if you think women deserve better than that.

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06/04/2026

Are you a coffee lover? New research suggests drinking caffeinated coffee may help protect against dementia, with people who drink the highest amounts experiencing an 18% lower risk compared to low or non-drinkers. The strongest benefits were seen at moderate intake—around two to three cups a day—while decaffeinated coffee showed no such effect, pointing to caffeine as a likely key protective factor.

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04/04/2026

ANH founder, Rob Verkerk PhD, will be joining an international line-up of speakers discussing how we can remain lucid, agile and independent into old age. Find out more and book your space at a fascinating and informative event. https://profound-health-summit.com/tickets/

03/04/2026

Listening to 24 minutes of specially designed music, with auditory beat stimulation, can measurably ease anxiety.

This reminds us that powerful, non-drug approaches to well-being are often hiding in plain sight. While mainstream medicine tends to focus on pills and procedures, our nervous systems respond deeply to sensory experiences like sound, rhythm and rhythm-induced relaxation. Whether you’re seeking stress relief during a busy day or exploring natural ways to support emotional balance, this study highlights the potential of simple, accessible tools that work with — not against — our biology. It’s time to broaden the conversation about what truly supports human health beyond pharmaceuticals.

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