Science-backed
The Research Behind RobustHealth
Every formula, target, and recommendation in this platform is grounded in peer-reviewed research. Browse the evidence by topic below — from calorie estimation and protein targets to sleep, supplements, and longevity. We update these pages as new evidence emerges.
Nutrition & Body Composition
Peer-reviewed research behind RobustHealth's calorie, protein, and body-composition targets — BMR/TDEE, protein needs, carbs and fat, and body recomposition.
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Food Quality & Dietary Patterns
The evidence on food quality and dietary patterns — ultra-processed foods, the Mediterranean diet, fiber, satiety, added sugar, sweeteners, and food additives.
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Micronutrients & Electrolytes
Research on micronutrients and electrolytes for active people — calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, B vitamins, and daily reference intakes (DRIs).
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Supplements
Evidence-based reviews of common training supplements — creatine, beta-alanine, citrulline, caffeine, ashwagandha, and pre-sleep protein.
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Training Science
The science of resistance and cardio training — progressive overload, training to failure, frequency, rest intervals, periodization, RPE, VO₂max, and sarcopenia.
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Olympic & Elite Performance
Advanced and elite-performance research — blood-flow restriction, plyometrics, lactate, concurrent training, HRV, tapering, and cold-water immersion.
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Recovery & Health
Recovery and health research — sleep, hydration, female physiology, stress and cortisol, the gut microbiome, alcohol, and mental health.
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Metabolic Health & Biomarkers
Metabolic health and biomarker research — insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), HbA1c, ApoB, the TyG index, and visceral fat.
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Hormonal Nutrition
Hormonal nutrition research — leptin, ghrelin, thyroid hormones, and cortisol — and how diet and body composition influence them.
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Longevity & Anti-Ageing
Longevity and anti-ageing nutrition research — mTOR vs AMPK, the Mediterranean diet and lifespan, caloric restriction, and anabolic resistance with age.
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Energy & Vitality
The science of energy and vitality — circadian biology, adenosine and sleep pressure, mitochondrial health, light exposure, NEAT, dopamine, and sauna use.
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Tracking & Behaviour
Research on tracking and behaviour change — biometrics, goal setting, coaching effectiveness, and social support for exercise adherence.
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Clinical Nutrition Assessment
Clinical nutrition assessment research — the DIAAS protein-quality method, nitrogen balance, and dietary assessment methodology.
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Nutrigenomics & Personalised Nutrition
Personalised and nutrigenomic research — MTHFR, FTO, ApoE, and lactase genetics and what they mean for individual nutrition.
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