MEDIA & SPEAKING
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RESEARCH IN THE PUBLIC CONVERSATION
Science in the media.
Selected coverage and interviews.
I engage with media to clarify scientific evidence, counter misinformation, and support public understanding of health research and clinical science. My participation in interviews and expert commentary is rooted in a commitment to sound science, accurate interpretation, and ethical communication in healthcare.
Below is a selection of media features and interviews that highlight my scientific insights, evidence‑based perspectives, and commentary on health, clinical research, and public understanding of science.
Selected Interviews
NutraIngredients
– Micronutrient deficiencies: Europe’s invisible epidemic?
– Bayer’s Redoxon strides beyond immunity
Bayer Consumer Health
Walk & Talk about energy
Medium
There Is no such thing as a sugar rush
VICE
The sugar high might be a myth
Runner’s World
No, eating sugar will not give you the energy boost you think
Der Spiegel
Zucker macht schlechte Laune
Die Welt
Zuckersucht: Mythos oder Wahrheit
Selected Media Coverage
2026
The Guardian – What does sugar do to your body – and how can you avoid a slump?
2025
Nutraceutical Business Review – New study highlights role of food supplements in addressing EU nutrient gaps
Bayer Consumer Health – Micronutrient Inadequacy in Europe: the overlooked role of food supplements in health resilience
Women’s Health – Are Multivitamins Really The All-In-One Supplement Solution? Experts Explain
Men’s Journal – People Who Drink This Popular Beverage Have 2x the Risk of Diabetes, Study Finds
NutraIngredients – Nestlé supplement blend targets glucose metabolism for better sleep
VeryWell Health – 5 Reasons Why Energy Drinks Make You Tired
Health.com – 16 of the Unhealthiest Breakfast Foods for You—And What To Eat Instead
MyFitnessPal – What’s the Difference Between Simple and Complex Carbs?
2024
Nestle Global – Nestlé develops a clinically proven bioactive blend to support sleep quality
Medium – Are sugar rushes real?
The Conversation – What’s the best diet for healthy sleep
Intus Healthcare – Why do I feel tired after eating?
2023
News-Medical.net – Examining the interplay between diet, glucose metabolism and sleep
Yahoo! News – So THAT’S Why You Get Sleepy After Eating A Big Meal
2022
The Conversation – How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year?
2021
The Healthy – Why Does Coffee Make Me Sleepy?
2020
Health and Well-being – 7 Ways To Beat Your Sugar Cravings
2019
BBC Science Focus – There’s no such thing as a sugar rush
Forbes – Is ‘Sugar Rush’ All In Our Heads? New Study Raises Doubts About Sugar’s Effect On Mood
Men’s Health – The ‘Sugar Rush’ is a Myth Because Sweet Foods Make You Feel Worse
Women’s Health – Here’s What Happens When You Stop Eating Sugar, According To Nutritionists
Quartz – The sugar crash might be real—but not the sugar rush
New York Post – Lab: There’s no such thing as a sugar rush
Mirror – ‘Sugar rush’ is a MYTH: Eating sugar worsens mood rather than improving it
Bustle – Sugar Rushes Aren’t A Real Thing, A New Study Claims, But Here’s Why It Shouldn’t Really Matter
Health – Are You Eating Too Much Sugar?
Diabetes.co.uk – Sugar crash analysis suggests carbs bring mood down
Öko Test – Irrtum: Zucker macht nicht glücklich
Süddeutsche Zeitung – Das Hirn giert nach Ausreden
Die Welt – Zucker hat doch keine Auswirkung auf unsere Stimmung
Utah Public Radio – UnDisciplined: The Political Scientist And The Experimental Psychologist
Neuroscience News – No such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it
International Coach Federation – The Idea of a Sugar Rush is Actually a Myth
Business Insider Germany – Forscher finden heraus, dass der einzige positive Effekt von Zucker in Wahrheit ein Mythos ist
Gesundheitsstadt Berlin – Zucker sorgt nicht für bessere Laune
Focus Germany – Zucker hebt die Laune, putscht auf und macht süchtig? Studie sagt das Gegenteil
Nature BDJ Team – There is no such thing as a sugar rush!
2018
Daily Mail – A spoonful of sugar can boost memory, mood and make the brain work harder, study finds
News Atlas – For older adults, a little bit of sugar can improve memory and engagement
Neuroscience News – Sugar Improves Memory in Over 60s, Study Suggests
Sci News – Glucose Improves Memory in Older Adults: Study
So Good Magazine – Sugar improves memory and mood in those over 60
Knowridge – Can sugar improve your cognitive performance? Maybe
Starts at 60 – Dessert lovers rejoice: Sugar can improve memory in Baby Boomers
The New Times – A spoonful of sugar can boost memory, mood and make the brain work harder, study finds
Money Control – More sugar intake at 60 can improve your memory: Study
News.am Medicine – Sugar can improve memory in Baby Boomers
ScienMag – Sugar Improves Memory In Over-60s, Helping Them Work Smarter
2017
APA Journals Article Spotlight – Food for Happy Thought: Glucose Helps Older Adults Retain a Positive Mindset