Urtė Gumuliauskaitė, MSci

Thanks to her background in hands-on scientific research, Urtė Gumuliauskaitė has experience breaking down complex scientific topics into easy-to-understand texts. She has an MSci in Natural Sciences from University College London (UCL), where she majored in Biomedical Sciences and the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science. Urtė's university studies have equipped her with a deep understanding of human biology, with a focus on aging, immunity, neuroscience, nutrition, and physiology. Thanks to the sociology aspect of her studies, she knows how to craft compelling texts. 

Education:

– MSci in Natural Science from UCL

Expertise and professional focus:

Urtė specializes in writing about sports science, nutrition, supplements, probiotics, sleep, and biohacking. Her articles focus on scientific evidence over marketing claims. Her goal is to empower readers with scientific advice to enhance their well-being through sustainable lifestyle changes and high-quality supplements.

As part of her degree, Urtė engaged in hands-on lab work for her master's project, which contributed to a publication in a scientific journal. The project focused on the impact aging has on our immune system. The study involved human volunteers and equipped her with first-hand experience in clinical trials, data gathering, and interpretation. 

Approach to health:

Urtė believes in the importance of a balanced lifestyle, diet, exercise, sleep, and mindfulness practices for improving well-being. Thanks to her own wellness and fitness journey, she believes small changes like daily time outside and a regular eating schedule can add up to big improvements.  

Personal interests:

Outside work, she enjoys working out, cooking, reading, hiking, watching movies, grabbing drinks with friends, and going to concerts. A fun fact about Urte is that she is an international model, having worked in various countries where she picked up various views on health.

Perspective on health-related issues:

"I believe that the most pressing public health issue right now is an overabundance of information and advice, many of which come from poor sources."