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Independent Insight to
Inform, Guide & Deliver Impact.
Trusted by Global Clients.

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WELCOME

Nutritional Insight is an independent scientific consultancy providing high-level expertise and evidence synthesis to corporate, agency, media, public and private-sector clients - informing decisions, driving innovation, and delivering  measurable impact.

Founded by Dr Emma Derbyshire - an award-winning science writer, multi-book author and presenter  Nutritional Insight brings together high-level scientific expertise with clear, impactful communication.  Emma is widely featured across broadcast, television, and digital media as a trusted Key Opinion Leader, supported by a team of experienced experts.

Our clients and their briefs are at the heart of everything we do.  In a world that is fast-paced and time-poor, Nutritional Insight delivers in-depth research projects and builds long-term partnerships with clients to strengthen and support research, development and dissemination targets.

As consumer skepticism grows, the role of robust science has never been more important.  We analyze and interpret the latest scientific evidence through horizon scanning, translating complex findings into forward-thinking press releases and media coverage for an information-hungry world.  We also specialise in developing continuing professional development materials and scientific publications for healthcare, clinical and medical audiences.

 

CLIENTS

Our clients and their briefs are our priority.

 

They include major international corporations, food and healthcare establishments, eminent publishing houses, public relations agencies, government agencies and private clients.​

 

We pride ourselves on long-standing partnerships, recognising that meaningful success is achieved through sustained collaboration over time.

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Turning complex evidence into clear, high-impact outputs for food, pharma, nutraceutical & healthcare organisations.

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

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Ubiquinol: A Conditionally Essential Nutrient for Critical Early-Life Stages

January 2026

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Eggs, Associated Nutrients and Brian Development

January 2026

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Choline: Essential Knowledge for Clinicians

April 2025

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Fungal protein.avif

Fungal Protein and Food Based Dietary Guidelines. A Roundtable Discussion

May 2025

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Ready-to-Eat Cereals and Non-Communicable Disease Prevention

May 2025

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Choline and neurodevelopment.avif

Choline and Neurodevelopment: ADHD, ASD, and Dyslexia Focus

June 2023

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Setting the record straight on pistachio.avif

Setting the Record Straight on Pistachio Nut Protein Quality

April 2023

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Food for our Future: A Symposium Review

April 2023

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 E-book: Nutrition, Immunity and Lung Health: Time to Take Center Stage

January 2022

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Chapter 16. Mycoprotein: A futuristic portrayal. In: Future Foods: Global trends, Opportunities, and Sustainability Challenges

December 2021

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Chapter 2 pulse foods.avif

Chapter 2: The nutritional value of whole pulses and pulse fractions. In: Pulse Foods: processing, Quality & Nutraceutical Application.

2021

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Fungal Protein with Fibre. Can Quorn’s mycoprotein Contribute to Children’s Fibre Intakes?

September 2021

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Bronchiectasis—Could Immunonutrition Have a Role to Play in Future Management?

April 2021

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Respiratory Tract Infections and Antibiotic Resistance: A Protective Role for Vitamin D?

March 2021

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Is There Scope for a Novel Mycelium Category of Proteins alongside Animals and Plants?

August 2020

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choline, neurological development and 1000 days.avif

Choline, Neurological Development and Brain Function: A Systematic Review Focusing on the First 1000 Days

August 2020

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COVID-19: is there a role for immunonutrition, particularly in the over 65s?

June 2020

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Do Omega-3/6 Fatty Acids Have a Therapeutic Role in Children and Young People with ADHD?

November 2019

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choline crisis in the UK.avif

Could we be overlooking a potential choline crisis in the United Kingdom?

August 2019

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Brain Health across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review on the Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements

August 2019

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micronutrient intakes.avif

Micronutrient Intakes of British Adults Across Mid-Life: A Secondary Analysis of the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey

June 2018

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Flexitarian Diets and Health: A Review of the Evidence-Based Literature

January 2017

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Micronutrient Intakes of British Adults Across Mid-Life: A Secondary Analysis of the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey

June 2018

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Flexitarian Diets and Health: A Review of the Evidence-Based Literature

January 2017

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INSIGHT PATHWAY

GET IN TOUCH

Our Signature Process: The Insight Pathway™ is a proven 3-step framework that effectively communicates latest science to audiences that matter.

WHERE SCIENCE MEETS SUBSTANTIATION​

Led by Dr Emma Derbyshire at Nutritional Insight, the Insight Pathway™ is our proprietary framework for turning complex science into credible, actionable, and commercially relevant outcomes. It enables corporations, PR agencies, and associations to move from fragmented evidence and scientific uncertainty to confidence, clarity, and impact.

 

The Insight Pathway™ ensures that:

  • Evidence is evaluated in context, not isolation

  • Outputs are nuanced, visionary, and grounded in fresh expert insight

  • Transformative, defensible conclusions are created for wider dissemination to drive real-world change

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RESEARCH

We start with rigorous, evidence-first research and horizon scanning to understand the scientific landscape, trends, and data relevant to your project.

PROBLEM SOLVED: “We need reliable, expert insight to navigate complex or fragmented science."

OUTCOME: A robust, independent scientific foundation for your brand, strategy, or communications.

DISCOVER & ANALYSE

"Without research we would navigate the world by... guesswork."
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SCIENTIFIC WRITING & PUBLISHING

We transform complex evidence into high-quality, credible scientific outputs, including scientific substantiation reports/dossiers, white paper reports, position statements and peer-reviewed publications.

 

By combining scientific rigor with clear, impactful  communication, we help organisations amplify their expertise and drive real-world impact.

PROBLEM SOLVED: “We need science-led evidence that position our research, brand, or innovations with credibility and influence.”

OUTCOME: Science-driven communications and publications that strengthen reputation, build trust with key audiences, and ensure your research and insights make a measurable impact.

VALIDATE & STRENGTHEN

“The value of scientific and medical writing for nutrition lies in translating complex science into clear, actionable insight.” 
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COMMUNICATIONS

We translate and communicate complex, and sometimes conflicting, science with clarity and integrity across media, presentations, podcasts, webinars, and training ensuring evidence is accurately understood and meaningfully shared.

PROBLEM SOLVED: “We have complex evidence, but communicating it clearly, objectively, and engagingly across different platforms is challenging.”

OUTCOME:  Balanced, credible, and accessible communication that informs, educates, and enables confident understanding without compromising scientific rigor.

TRANSLATE & AMPLIFY

“Science has no impact until it is communicated.”
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Nutritional Insight in Numbers

20+
years
in
Nutrition

UK
Choline
Lead

200+
articles,
book
chapters & papers

120k+
reads

Award
winning
writers

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