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In this secondary analysis of Liberate data, binge eating symptoms reduced significantly after an addiction-informed, real-food, low-carbohydrate intervention, with no evidence that the approach worsened symptoms over 6 months.
Ultra-processed food addiction is increasingly recognised in research, yet targeted treatment options remain limited. Our Liberate feasibility study suggests an online, peer-supported, psychoeducational intervention may be a feasible and acceptable way to support people who identify with ultra-processed food addiction.
Dr Ian Lake, a member of PHC's Scientific Advisory Committee, has written in The Telegraph about living with type 1 diabetes and the ideas behind his new book Shifting Gears.
Start with Dr David Unwin’s practical resources, then follow the evidence and see how PHC members keep these tools free for patients, clinicians, and families.
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We work across advocacy, education, and community to transform how the UK approaches metabolic health.
Challenging outdated dietary guidelines with rigorous, evidence-based science to improve public health policy across the UK.
Learn moreReal Food Booklets, our evidence library, the Elevate app, and practical tools to empower informed health decisions.
Learn moreAnnual conferences, a growing volunteer and ambassador network, and weekly lifestyle support groups for lasting change.
Learn moreDecades of flawed dietary advice have fuelled an epidemic. The numbers speak for themselves.
“We believe real food is the foundation of good health — and the evidence supports it.”
Public Health Collaboration
“Support from the PHC has helped me achieve my goal of offering patients lifestyle changes as an alternative to lifelong medication.”
Dr David Unwin
NHS GP · Norwood Surgery, Southport
“Complete remission of type two diabetes, obliteration of acid reflux and normalisation of non-diabetic blood sugar have all been achieved by my patients using the information provided by PHC.”
Dr Katharine Morrison
NHS GP · Ballochmyle Medical Group, Scotland
“PHC is spearheading a movement promoting a 'food-rather-than-pills' approach that is evidence-informed and makes instinctive sense for patients and clinicians alike.”
Dr Vipan Bhardwaj
NHS GP · Wokingham Medical Centre
