Medical Disclaimer
Last updated: July 13, 2026
This is not medical advice
HealthyKiwi is a publisher, not a healthcare provider. Everything on healthykiwi.com is general information and education. It is not medical, dietetic, psychological or clinical advice, it is not personalised to you, and it must not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.
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Talk to a doctor first if…
Nutrition advice that is fine for a healthy adult can be inappropriate — occasionally dangerous — for someone else. Speak to a professional before changing your diet or taking a supplement if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding;
- have diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, or a history of an eating disorder;
- take prescription medication (many interact with food and supplements — for example, vitamin K with warfarin, grapefruit with several drug classes, iron and calcium with thyroid medication);
- are managing a condition with a GLP-1 or other weight-loss medication;
- are considering giving a supplement to a child.
Supplements
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Individual results
Nutrition research describes averages across populations. You are not an average. What works in a trial may not work for you, and nothing on this site is a promise of any specific outcome.
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Accuracy
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