About us
About Health Facts UK
Free, clear health and nutrition facts for UK readers, based on trusted public sources.
Who we are
Health Facts UK is an independent information site. We turn official health advice and research into short, practical guides on food, weight, sleep, gut health and more.
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Where our facts come from
NHS
Everyday UK guidance on eating, weight, sleep and supplements.
Public Health England / OHID and the Eatwell Guide
UK government advice on healthy diets.
SACN
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition's reports on fibre, vitamin D, sugar and more.
British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Food fact sheets written by registered dietitians.
WHO, FAO and UNICEF
World figures on disease, hunger, children's health and diets.
Peer-reviewed studies
Large reviews and studies, such as the Global Burden of Disease project, cited on each page.
How we review pages
- Each page lists its sources at the bottom.
- Numbers are checked against the source before publishing.
- Pages show a "Last reviewed" date. All pages were last reviewed in October 2026.
- We don't take payment for the advice on our pages.
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Not medical advice
Our content is general information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP, a pharmacist or a registered dietitian about your own health, especially before changing your diet or taking supplements.