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Pieter Vogel

Pieter Vogel is a freelance science writer in Hilo, Hawaii, who writes for Biology Insights about human nutrition and metabolism. He began working in science writing in 2020 after assisting in research laboratories as an undergraduate. Vogel holds a degree in biochemistry from the University of Pittsburgh.

What Are the Six Classes of Nutrients and Their Functions?Nutrition
How Many Polyphenols Should You Consume Per Day?Nutrition
What Are Nutrients? Definition, Types, and Functions Nutrition
Why Do We Need Food? The Science Explained Nutrition
The Phosphorus Content in Different Cuts of Chicken Nutrition
What Are Macro Minerals and Why Do You Need Them?Nutrition
What Are the 6 Essential Nutrients?Nutrition
What Are the 5 Main Nutrients and Their Functions?Nutrition
What Are Minerals and Why Does Your Body Need Them?Nutrition
Why Is It Important to Eat a Variety of Foods?Nutrition
Why Are Macronutrients Important to Your Body?Nutrition
Are Peanuts a Complete Protein?Nutrition
Protein and Carbohydrates: Sources and Functions Nutrition
How Much Nutrition Is in Seeds? A Complete Breakdown Nutrition
What Is the Difference Between Diet and Nutrition?Nutrition
Foods Rich in Micronutrients for a Healthy Diet Nutrition
Does Cheese Make You Happy? The Science Explained Nutrition
Is There Protein in Beer? What the Numbers Show Nutrition
What to Eat During the MCAT for Optimal Focus Nutrition
What Is the Difference Between Essential and Non-Essential Nutrients?Nutrition
Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fat: What’s the Difference?Nutrition
What Are the 90 Essential Nutrients for the Human Body?Nutrition
What Is the Difference Between Micro and Macro Nutrients?Nutrition
What Is Nutritional Value and Why Does It Matter?Nutrition
How Much Protein in Nuts? A Breakdown by Type Nutrition
Is Meat or Vegetables Healthier? A Nutritional Comparison Nutrition
Why Do I Crave Apples? The Science Behind the Urge Nutrition
What Are Non-Essential Amino Acids and What Do They Do?Nutrition
Is Taurine From Bull Urine? The Truth About Its Source Supplements
What Nutrients Are Found in Vegetables?Nutrition