Creatine myths explained by science

Creatine myths explained by science

Will creatine make me bloated? Is it bad for my kidneys? Will it make my hair fall out? For a supplement with so much research behind it, creatine still comes with a surprising amount of...
The Art of Sleeping Well: A Woman’s Guide to Hormones & Rest

The Art of Sleeping Well: A Woman’s Guide to Hormones & Rest

Guest post by Jess Wilson, Functional Nutritionist, Motivational Speaker & Coach in Health, Wellness, Resilience & Leadership There's something frustrating I hear from a lot of women over 40. We can spend years sleeping relatively...
Cortisol: What It Is and Why Lower Isn’t Always Better

Cortisol: What It Is and Why Lower Isn’t Always Better

Cortisol it’s often called the “stress hormone”. But cortisol does much more than respond to a stressful day. If you’ve seen advice about lowering cortisol, you might be wondering what it actually is, why your...
New shocking research on ultra-processed foods

New shocking research on ultra-processed foods

Same calories. Same macros. Different effects on your metabolism and brain. New research is challenging how we think about ultra-processed food. We knew this long before it made headlines. When we started Chief, we believed...
Peptides: has the hype overtaken the evidence?

Peptides: has the hype overtaken the evidence?

Are peptides living up to the hype, or are the promises ahead of the science?We look at the evidence behind recovery, fat loss and anti-ageing claims, plus the risks of unapproved products.And explain why collagen...
woman considering ferrograd C versus real food iron

Iron tablets upset your gut? An honest look at Ferro-Grad C vs food-based iron

Iron is essential, but the way you get it can make a big difference to how the experience feels.
8 Simple Habits That Matter More Than the Latest Longevity Hack

8 Simple Habits That Matter More Than the Latest Longevity Hack

Longevity has become big business. Supplements, wearables, cold plunges, peptides and increasingly expensive technology all promise to help us live longer, recover faster and somehow slow down ageing. But living longer is only part of...
Top Five Hottest Nutrition and Wellness Trends of 2025 - Chief Nutrition

Top Five Hottest Nutrition and Wellness Trends of 2027

Let’s explore the five hottest trends set to dominate 2027 and why they’ve captured the public’s imagination. 
Which collagen supplements in Australia are third-party tested and actually worth the money?

Which collagen supplements in Australia are third-party tested and actually worth the money?

The best third-party tested collagen supplements in Australia combine transparent contaminant testing, a useful collagen dose, simple ingredients and reasonable value. Disclosure: Chief Nutrition makes one of the collagen products in this comparison. We have...