Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits

You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings. But is it also essential for your health? In a form known as trivalent…

What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why that matters for your health

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through the health and wellness corners of social media, you’ve likely come across many products claiming to improve your metabolism. But what exactly is…