Dr. Adam Collins PhD, Author at Form

Ask Dr Adam: Do Metabolism Trackers Actually Work?

Head of nutrition at Form, Dr Adam Collins, looks at the science behind metabolism trackers, and their potential impact on our diets.

Body — 4 May 2022 / 2 min read

The Problem With Thinking About Energy Balance in Calories per Day

In an excerpt from his upcoming book, head of nutrition at Form, Dr Adam Collins, discusses why it’s better to think about energy homeostasis rather than just energy balance, and why thinking about calories per day is meaningless.

Nutrition — 14 April 2022 / 9 min read

Body Composition 101: The Basics of Gaining Muscle and Losing Fat

In this excerpt from our short course on body composition, Dr. Adam Collins, head of nutrition at Form, takes us on a whistle-stop tour around these two fundamentals.

Nutrition — 4 April 2022 / 9 min read

Perceptions On Current Diet Trends: What Is Stopping People From Dieting?

As part of ongoing research at University of Surrey, head of nutrition at Form Dr Adam Collins is looking for participants for a study on people’s experiences of dieting.

Nutrition — 22 March 2022 / 2 min read

Ask Dr Adam: Is Eating Just One Meal A Day Healthy?

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey is a huge fan of the one meal a day diet. But is it healthy? Or sustainable? We ask head of nutrition at Form, Dr Adam Collins.

Nutrition — 19 January 2022 / 6 min read

Ask Dr Adam: How Frequently Can I Cheat on My Diet?

Head of nutrition at Form, Dr Adam Collins, looks at the consequences of cheating on your diet, and whether it can help lead to more sustainable weight loss.

Nutrition — 12 January 2022 / 3 min read

Protein Beyond Muscle: Why the Macro Is Vital for Healthy Ageing

Form’s head of nutrition, Dr Adam Collins, looks at how protein relates to healthy ageing, and the importance of increasing your intake as you get older.

Nutrition — 4 January 2022 / 11 min read

Ask Dr Adam: Is Inconsistently Intermittent Fasting Unhealthy?

Intermittent fasting is held up as a holy grail of diet strategies, but could there be adverse effects when you can’t stick to it religiously?

Nutrition — 13 December 2021 / 3 min read

Ask Dr Adam: Do I Have to Drink Milk to Get Calcium?

Head of nutrition at Form, Dr Adam Collins, looks at calcium intake through non-dairy sources, and the vital vitamin that makes sure you’re absorbing what you need.

Nutrition — 2 December 2021 / 2 min read

Ask Dr Adam: Can Caffeine Help You Lose Weight?

Caffeine has become a popular component in weight loss products and on diet regimes. Head of nutrition at Form, Dr Adam Collins, assesses the nootropic’s weight loss merits.

Body / Nutrition — 12 November 2021 / 2 min read