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Raphael Sirtoli, M.Sc.

Molecular Biologist

Raphael Sirtoli has an M.Sc. in molecular biology and is a Ph.D. candidate in health sciences at the Behavioral and Molecular Lab in Portugal. Raphael co-founded Nutrita, makers of a food tracking app that focuses on diet quality rather than calorie counting.

Raphael’s interest in general health led him to a broad study of the relevant fields, like paleoanthropology, clinical medicine, epidemiology, biochemistry, endocrinology, and immunology to name but a few. He loves open scientific debate, Crossfit, football, hiking, and cold water immersion.

Articles by Raphael Sirtoli, M.Sc.

How Much Linoleic Acid Do You Need?
We review the impact that different dietary fats, including polyunsaturated fats like linoleic acid, have on your health.
Brain Food: How to Fuel a Healthy Brain
Does the brain need glucose or ketones to function at its best? Brain energetics is a complicated issue, and different types of diets show promise for optimal brain health.
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis According to the Mismatch Hypothesis (part 2)
In part 2, we explore the official guidelines for treating IBD and how successful they are at helping patients avoid surgery. We also review the non-pharmaceutical interventions such as diet.
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis According to the Mismatch Hypothesis (part 1)
Are environmental factors driving the rise of IBDs? See more about the etiology, symptoms, and potential treatments of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
Are humans carnivores? The evolution of our place in the food web
What did our ancestors eat? What was trying to eat us? Take a closer look at the basis for a carnivorous human trophic level through the assessment of diet quality, anatomy, dental health and more
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