Marmite Articles

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Tim Spector: Marmite for Gut

Professor Tim Spector suggests Marmite may boost gut health and mood, adding scientific backing to what Marmite lovers have long believed.

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Does Marmite Repel Mosquitoes?

The theory that Marmite repels mosquitoes due to its vitamin B1 content is a popular belief, but does the science support it?

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Marmite Discovered Folic Acid

In the 1930s, Dr Lucy Wills discovered that Marmite could treat anaemia in pregnant women, leading to the discovery of folic acid.

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Genetics of Marmite Preference

The "love it or hate it" debate is not just a matter of opinion. Scientific studies suggest your feelings towards Marmite could be written in your DNA.

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