Alanna Collen

Science and health writer with a PhD. Author of 10% Human. Widow of the incredible @Ben_Collen and mum of one small human.

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

Got allergies? Listen to me & @TheresaMacphail talking allergies & the microbiome on @kcrw 's Life Examined. For hayfever, try probiotics with Lactobacillus acidophilus (NCFM) & Bifidobacterium lactis (BL-04). You might be able to ditch the antihistamines! https://t.co/2Xqjo0zgFg

[Dr Chris Callewaert @DrArmpit]

With a team of researchers, we did an inspiring expedition to the #Yanomami in Brazil. We were very warmly welcomed and were invited to their festivities. The Yanomami do not have body odour and have no inflammatory diseases. We want to know the link with their #microbiome.

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

Happy publication day to my lovely friend and talented author @TimSmedley via @picadorbooks! His new book, #TheLastDrop is out today, and by the sounds of his talk last night, it's a fascinating and urgent topic. Get your copy!

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@Cockatoocoach Sorry to hear that. It's in no way intended to be pejorative. Simply the study of obesity.

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

I'm looking to talk to people who struggle to maintain a healthy weight. Please get in touch if you're interested in talking about your weight changes, both upwards and downwards. I'll happily share insights from my forthcoming book about obesity science, Fatology.

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@Slade2Rk @Twitthealth2023 @liamjdrew The other issue is the collateral damage of the resident beneficial skin flora (and gut too) and the opportunity for take over by more resilient, more harmful strains that damage skin and health.

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

Wow - antidepressants could be causing antibiotic resistance. With as much as 18% of the UK population on antidepressants, that's quite significant for both individuals and society. @liamjdrew https://t.co/pDqEgxKzOd

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@Slade2Rk @Twitthealth2023 @liamjdrew Totally!!

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@DannyRichman @liamjdrew Isn't it just. That's just in one year. When you consider the proportion over several years 🫨... I think people like Kimberley Wilson @FoodAndPsych are talking a lot of sense on this.

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@Ant44405709 @liamjdrew I like the sentiment, but they do help millions and also help chronic pain sufferers too. Sometimes the things you mention (whilst essential) aren't enough.

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@DrSHankMD Of course!

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@DrSHankMD Thanks! Really glad to hear that. Next book is provisionally called Fatology and will be out around January 2025 👍

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

Happy publication day @FoodAndPsych ! Unprocessed is on its way to me and I'm excited to read it!

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@FoodAndPsych @BBCRadio4 I write books about human health and medical science, currently writing on obesity. Would love to message you directly or email you? What's your email address?

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@FoodAndPsych absolutely wonderful hearing what you had to say on @BBCRadio4 Start the Week this morning, Kimberley! More power to you, your book sales, and your campaign!

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@Ben_Collen would have been 45 today, had he not had Ewing's Sarcoma. I feel as lost as ever that he's not with us. Please, take the sting out of it for me by buying a birthday beer (a fiver will do) for Beating Bone Cancer for Ben here:
https://t.co/Rcvg5JxRDW

Thank you x

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@Ben_Collen would have been 45 today, had he not had Ewing's Sarcoma. I feel as lost as ever that he's not with us. Please, take the sting out of it for me by buying a birthday beer (a fiver will do) for Beating Bone Cancer for Ben here:
https://t.co/Rcvg5JxRDW

Thank you x

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@andyroocraig @dickiebush Thanks Andy! I agree! I've heard it's a great read too! 😅

[Alanna Collen @AlannaCollen]

@Sally_Adee Hi! Just come across the concept of the electrome and your book - looks really intriguing! Just wanted to say hi as a fellow '...ome' writer x

[Mike Simonsen 🐉 @mikesimonsen]

The gut-mind connection is growing increasingly well understood. We're starting to identify the specific bacteria that contributes to depression.

This is such an optimistic development for mankind

https://t.co/0ECsRUOq85