Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

I've been working for Second Nature since the end of 2018 and my main passions lie in understanding how the body works and unpacking the complicated science of nutrition.

I want to provide people with actionable, sensible, and practical guidance on how to live their lives to the fullest - and hopefully my writing supports that!

Robbie’s Latest Articles

Current Health

New study: ultra-processed foods linked to more fat inside muscle, regardless of calorie intake

A new MRI study of 615 adults found higher ultra-processed food intake was linked to more fat stored inside muscle tissue, even when calories were matched.

Mounjaro compatibility

Can you take Mounjaro with anticoagulants like apixaban or rivaroxaban?

You can take Mounjaro (tirzepatide) if you're on anticoagulants like apixaban or rivaroxaban, but you'll need closer monitoring of your clotting levels.

Weight-loss medications

Can you take Mounjaro if you have epilepsy?

Can you take Mounjaro with epilepsy? Yes, with medical supervision. Research shows GLP-1 medications may reduce seizure risk by 24%. UK expert guidance.

Weight-loss medications

Can you take Mounjaro if you have chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

You can take Mounjaro with chronic kidney disease (CKD), but only under medical supervision. Second Nature doesn't accept patients with CKD. Find out more.