The Health Hype Roast

Is shutting off your food supply for days,or drinking shots of olive oil, a revolutionary longevity hack, or just a dangerous, glorified starvation trend? In this episode of The Health Hype Roast , host Kev and clinical nutritionist James Ellis take on the massive viral world of fasting. They are joined by returning guest Anne, who shares her firsthand experience undertaking an intense 71-hour ext...

In this episode of the Health Hype Roast , hosts Kev and clinical nutritionist James Ellis (MSc) go back to basics on the topic that started it all: Gut Health . From the gut-brain axis to £300 online stool test kits, they strip away the viral social media hacks and $100 supplement marketing to give you the real, science-backed foundation of digestive wellness. In this episode, we cover: What is t...

Is creatine just for gym bros looking to bulge their biceps, or is it the ultimate brain fuel we’ve all been missing? Show Notes: In this episode of the Health Hype Roast , we are tackling one of the most researched yet misunderstood supplements on the planet: creatine . While it has traditionally carried a "gym bro" reputation, a massive new wave of scientific research has transformed creatine in...

Is an all-meat diet the ultimate reset for your gut and focus, or an extreme health hazard disguised as a social media trend? Show Notes: In this episode of The Health Hype Roast , Kev and clinical nutritionist James Ellis sink their teeth into the viral Carnivore Diet. From social media influencers chewing on butter sticks to hardcore "Lion Diet" advocates living on beef, salt, and water, we sepa...

Is NMN truly the elusive fountain of youth in a pill, or is the multi-billion-dollar longevity market simply capitalizing on our fear of aging? Show Notes: In this episode of the Health Hype Roast , we are taking a sledgehammer to the marketing surrounding NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide). Promoted heavily by online biohackers as a literal "gray hair killer," the global market for this molecule i...

Is "Fibre Maxing" the ultimate natural weight loss hack, or is it a recipe for gut disaster? Show Notes: In this episode of the Health Hype Roast , we are diving deep into the latest wellness trend taking over TikTok and Instagram: Fibre Maxing . With wellness influencers calling massive doses of fibre "Natural Ozempic" due to its supposed ability to hack digestion and stop food cravings, we decid...

In this episode of the Health Hype Roast , your hosts dive deep into the $146 billion peptide market to separate clinical breakthroughs from 2026’s version of snake oil. With influencers claiming "God molecule" status for weight loss and "Wolverine-style" recovery, clinical nutritionist James Ellis (MSc Sports Nutrition) provides a much-needed reality check. We break down the hottest topics in bio...

In this episode of Health Hype Roast , Kevin Gillespie and nutrition scientist James Ellis dive deep into the multi-billion dollar world of collagen . Once a niche anti-aging cream ingredient, collagen has exploded into a $13 billion global market , with projections suggesting it will balloon to $30 billion by the 2030s . But is this "structural glue" of the body worth the hype, or are we just dri...

In Episode 8 of The Health Hype Roast , Kev, James, and Julie dive into one of the most controversial topics in modern wellness: GLP-1 weight loss injections (like Wegovy and Mounjaro). With an estimated 1.6 million adults in the UK already using these "magic bullets," the team strips away the hype to look at the clinical reality versus the lifestyle trend. Joined by Anne , a guest from a gut heal...

In Episode 7 of Health Hype Roast , Kevin Gillespie (Functional Drinks Club) and nutritionist James Ellis (Fabulous Beyond 40) head back to the studio to demystify the two biggest buzzwords in the wellness industry: Prebiotics and Probiotics . If you’ve ever wondered if that bottle of Kombucha is actually a "silver bullet" for your gut issues, or why some supplements make you feel more bloated tha...

Join host Kev (Functional Drinks Club) and nutrition expert James Ellis for a special on-location episode recorded at the grand opening of Snap Fitness Otley . This isn't just a gym tour, it’s a deep dive into the "second brain" of the human body. In this episode, we sit down with Snap Fitness owner Harris , along with his mother and sister, to bridge the gap between physical training and internal...

In this episode of the Health Hype Roast , Kevin Gillespie, founder of Functional Drinks Club , is joined by resident nutritionist James Ellis and special guest "Salt of the Earth" Chris Salt. In this episode we’re diving deep into the world of food hacks and nutritional myths that have been circulating for decades. From the audacity of "calorie-absorbing" kitchen roll to the gut-healing secrets o...

Hungover? Festive season hit harder than expected? In this episode of Health Hype Roast , we break down the Top 10 hangover cures trending on social media right now. From the classic English fry-up. To Korean pear juice. To the stuff TikTok swears will “change your life”. We separate: Facts from fads Science from social hype Helpful from absolute nonsense If you’re drinking over Christmas and want...

Inflammation. Everyone’s got it. Most people are scared of it. Most people also have no idea what it actually is. In this episode of Health Hype Roast , Kevin Gillespie and James Ellis pull inflammation off the wellness pedestal and give it a proper grilling. No fear-mongering. No superfood nonsense. No “just cut out everything you enjoy” rubbish. We cover: • What inflammation actually is (spoiler...

Winter hits. Sun disappears. Your mood drops faster than Rocky in round one of his training montage. In this episode of Health Hype Roast , we drag Vitamin D into the spotlight and ask the big questions: Why are half of us wandering around the UK like sleepy zombies? Which supplements actually work? How do you stop feeling like a damp sock once November lands? We break it all down with zero fluff,...

Creatine: Miracle Supplement or Massive Myth? Is creatine really the “brain and body supercharger” everyone claims it is? In this episode of The Health Hype Roast , Kombucha Kev and nutrional expert James Ellis break down the science behind creatine’s impact on cognition, clarity, focus, memory and mental energy , not just muscle. We dig into whether it actually boosts brain performance, who benef...