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References

Every source AskBioMap is written from: 237 pages from 36 publishers, each opened and read before it was cited. Each entry links straight to the original page, shows when the publisher last reviewed it and when we read it, and lists the AskBioMap pages that use it.

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Every topic, connection, lab test, medicine, herb, food and guided tour step names the sources it was written from. On the map, open any topic or connection and choose Sources. On any page, the source names link straight to the originals listed here.

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  1. Acne

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Acne (body signal), Skin (topic)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  2. Addison's disease

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Cortisol (topic), Adrenal fatigue (not a medical diagnosis) (topic), Adrenal glands (topic)

  3. Adrenal fatigue

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Adrenal fatigue (not a medical diagnosis) (topic), Adrenal glands (topic), Cortisol tests (lab test), Evidence check: popular health claims (guided tour)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  4. Anaemia

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Iron deficiency and anaemia (topic), Iron (topic), Tiredness and fatigue (body signal), Feeling cold easily (body signal), Blood and red blood cells (topic), Why am I so tired? (guided tour), Iron and energy (guided tour)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  5. Anaphylaxis

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Reactions to food (body signal), Histamine intolerance (topic), Ask BioMap safety answers

  6. Anti-inflammatory medicines

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Asthma (topic), Inflammation (the healing response) (topic), Prostaglandins (topic), Anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) (medicine), Low-dose aspirin (medicine), Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) (medicine), Inflammation: friend and foe (guided tour)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  7. Antibiotics

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: September 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Antibiotics (medicine)

  8. Antidepressants

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Serotonin (topic), Unexplained weight gain (body signal), SSRI antidepressants (medicine), SNRI antidepressants (medicine), Triptans (medicine), The gut-brain connection (guided tour)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  9. Antihistamines

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: July 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Antihistamines (medicine)

  10. Anxiety

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: September 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Mindfulness and meditation (topic), Anxiety (body signal), Chronic stress (allostatic load) (topic)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  11. Arthritis

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Joint pain (body signal), Muscles and bones (topic)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  12. Atrial fibrillation

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Stroke (topic), Atrial fibrillation (AF) (topic), Anticoagulants (blood thinners) (medicine), Blood pressure, stroke and your kidneys (guided tour)

    Supports 9 connections on the map
  13. Beta blockers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Beta blockers (medicine)

  14. Bloating

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Bloating and tummy discomfort (body signal), Reactions to food (body signal), Constipation (body signal), Gut and digestive system (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  15. Blood pressure medicines

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: ACE inhibitors and ARBs (sartans) (medicine), Calcium channel blockers (medicine), Diuretics (fluid tablets) (medicine)

  16. Blood thinners

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Low-dose aspirin (medicine), Anticoagulants (blood thinners) (medicine), Citrus fruit (food guide)

  17. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Metabolic syndrome (topic), Unexplained weight gain (body signal), BMI calculator (tool), Waist measure (tool)

  18. Brain fog

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Brain fog (body signal)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  19. Caffeine

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: August 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Caffeine (topic), Sleep stages (topic), Anxiety (body signal), Heart palpitations (body signal), Tea (food guide), Coffee (food guide)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  20. Calcium

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Osteoporosis (topic), Calcium (topic), Leafy green vegetables (food guide), Tofu (food guide), Canned sardines and salmon (food guide), Nuts (food guide), Milk (food guide), Yoghurt (food guide), Cheese (food guide), Sun, vitamin D and bones (guided tour)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  21. Cholesterol

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: High cholesterol (topic), Healthy eating pattern (topic), Dietary fibre (including prebiotics) (topic), Added sugar (topic), Liver (topic), Statins (medicine), Oats (food guide)

    Supports 6 connections on the map
  22. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: July 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) (topic), Asthma inhalers (relievers and preventers) (medicine), What happens when you quit smoking (guided tour)

    Supports 7 connections on the map
  23. Coeliac disease

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Coeliac disease (topic), Iron deficiency and anaemia (topic), Immune tolerance (topic), Gut barrier (topic), Bloating and tummy discomfort (body signal), Reactions to food (body signal), Autoimmunity (topic), Coeliac disease tests (lab test)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  24. Constipation

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Constipation (body signal), Opioid pain relievers (medicine)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  25. Contact us: speak to a registered nurse

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: What happens when you quit smoking (guided tour), Safety and helplines, Ask BioMap safety answers

  26. Coronary heart disease

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Coronary heart disease (topic), Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (topic), Physical activity (topic), Smoking (topic), Healthy eating pattern (topic), Heart and blood vessels (topic), Welcome to your body network (guided tour)

    Supports 9 connections on the map
  27. Cushing's syndrome

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Cortisol (topic), Unexplained weight gain (body signal), Adrenal glands (topic), Corticosteroids (steroid medicines) (medicine)

  28. Dementia

    Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Dementia (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  29. Depression

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Depression (topic), Mindfulness and meditation (topic), Alcohol (topic), Tiredness and fatigue (body signal), Trouble sleeping (body signal), Anxiety (body signal), Low mood and low motivation (body signal), Low sex drive (body signal), Why am I so tired? (guided tour)

    Supports 6 connections on the map
  30. Diuretic medicines

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Diuretics (fluid tablets) (medicine)

  31. Drinking water and your health

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Water and fluids (topic), Headaches (body signal), Water (food guide), Fluid guide (tool)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  32. Eczema

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Eczema (topic), Corticosteroids (steroid medicines) (medicine), Antihistamines (medicine)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  33. Endocrine glands and their hormones

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Thyroid hormones (T4 and T3) (topic), Pancreas (topic), Brain and nervous system (topic), Hormone (endocrine) system (topic), Thyroid gland (topic), Adrenal glands (topic), Reproductive system (topic), Welcome to your body network (guided tour)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  34. Exercise and mental health

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Physical activity (topic), Strength training (topic)

  35. Fatigue

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: August 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Tiredness and fatigue (body signal), Adrenal fatigue (not a medical diagnosis) (topic), Why am I so tired? (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  36. Fatty liver disease

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Fatty liver disease (MAFLD) (topic), Alcohol (topic), Insulin resistance (topic), Liver (topic), Alcohol and the body (guided tour), Evidence check: popular health claims (guided tour)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  37. Female libido (loss of)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Low sex drive (body signal)

  38. Female pattern hair loss

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: August 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Hair loss or thinning (body signal)

  39. Fluid retention

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: August 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Swelling (fluid retention) (body signal), Combined oral contraceptive pill (medicine)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  40. Folate

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Folate (and folic acid) (topic), One-carbon metabolism (topic), Leafy green vegetables (food guide), Legumes (food guide), Citrus fruit (food guide), Strawberries (food guide), Bananas (food guide), Avocado (food guide), Wholegrain bread (food guide), Eggs (food guide)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  41. Food intolerance and testing

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: July 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Reactions to food (body signal), Histamine intolerance (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  42. Foods high in iodine

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Iodine (topic), Thyroid hormone production (topic), Thyroid gland (topic), Wholegrain bread (food guide), Oily fish (food guide), Oysters and other seafood (food guide), Eggs (food guide), Milk (food guide), Thyroid basics (guided tour)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  43. Foods high in iron

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Iron deficiency and anaemia (topic), Iron (topic), Vitamin C (topic), Calcium (topic), Leafy green vegetables (food guide), Legumes (food guide), Tofu (food guide), Fortified breakfast cereals (food guide), Red meat (food guide), Poultry (food guide), Nuts (food guide), Seeds (food guide), Tea (food guide), Iron and energy (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  44. Foods high in magnesium

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Magnesium (topic), Leafy green vegetables (food guide), Legumes (food guide), Oats (food guide), Wholegrain bread (food guide), Wholegrains (food guide), Nuts (food guide), Seeds (food guide), Milk (food guide), Yoghurt (food guide)

  45. Gastritis medicines

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) (medicine)

  46. Gout

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Gout (topic), Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (topic), Overweight and obesity (topic), Kidney stones (topic), Alcohol (topic), Added sugar (topic), Joint pain (body signal), Anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) (medicine), Low-dose aspirin (medicine)

    Supports 6 connections on the map
  47. Hair problems

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 21 August 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  48. Hashimoto's disease

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: September 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Hashimoto's disease (topic), Thyroid hormones (T4 and T3) (topic), Autoimmunity (topic), Thyroid antibodies (TPO) (lab test), Thyroid hormone (levothyroxine) (medicine), Thyroid basics (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  49. Hay fever

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Asthma (topic), Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) (topic), Corticosteroids (steroid medicines) (medicine), Antihistamines (medicine)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  50. Headaches

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: May 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Migraine (topic), Headaches (body signal)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  51. Heart palpitations

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Caffeine (topic), Heart palpitations (body signal)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  52. Heartburn

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: September 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Heartburn and reflux (GORD) (topic), Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) (medicine)

    Supports 6 connections on the map
  53. High blood pressure (hypertension)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: High blood pressure (topic), Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (topic), Heart failure (topic), Alcohol (topic), Sitting time (topic), Heart and blood vessels (topic), Kidneys (topic), Alcohol and the body (guided tour), Blood pressure, stroke and your kidneys (guided tour)

    Supports 12 connections on the map
  54. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Hashimoto's disease (topic), Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) (topic), High cholesterol (topic), Thyroid hormones (T4 and T3) (topic), Thyroid hormone production (topic), Tiredness and fatigue (body signal), Low mood and low motivation (body signal), Hair loss or thinning (body signal), Feeling cold easily (body signal), Unexplained weight gain (body signal), Thyroid gland (topic), Thyroid hormone (levothyroxine) (medicine), Lithium and other mood stabilisers (medicine), Why am I so tired? (guided tour), Thyroid basics (guided tour)

    Supports 10 connections on the map
  55. Insomnia

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: July 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Healthy sleep habits (topic), Trouble sleeping (body signal), Circadian disruption (topic), Why am I so tired? (guided tour), Stress and the body (guided tour)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  56. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (topic), Fibre fermentation and short-chain fatty acids (topic), Gut-brain axis (topic), Bloating and tummy discomfort (body signal), Probiotics (topic), The gut-brain connection (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  57. Kidney stones

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Overweight and obesity (topic), Kidney stones (topic)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  58. Lithium

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Lithium and other mood stabilisers (medicine)

  59. Loneliness and isolation

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: July 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Loneliness and isolation (topic)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  60. Loss of muscle mass

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Strength training (topic), Muscle weakness and slow recovery (body signal), Muscles and bones (topic), Corticosteroids (steroid medicines) (medicine)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  61. Male pattern baldness

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: August 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Hair loss or thinning (body signal)

  62. Medicines for anxiety

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: SSRI antidepressants (medicine), SNRI antidepressants (medicine), Benzodiazepines (medicine), Antipsychotics (medicine), Gabapentinoids (medicine)

  63. Medicines for bipolar disorder

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Antipsychotics (medicine), Lithium and other mood stabilisers (medicine)

  64. Medicines information

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Ask BioMap safety answers

  65. Melatonin

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Healthy sleep habits (topic), Morning daylight (topic), Melatonin (topic), Body clock (circadian rhythm) (topic), Circadian disruption (topic), Your body clock (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  66. Menopause

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Menopause (topic)

    Supports 7 connections on the map
  67. Metabolic syndrome

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Metabolic syndrome (topic), Unexplained weight gain (body signal), Insulin resistance (topic)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  68. Migraine

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: May 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Migraine (topic), Coenzyme Q10 (topic), Headaches (body signal), Triptans (medicine)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  69. Nerve pain medication

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: SNRI antidepressants (medicine), Gabapentinoids (medicine)

  70. Obesity

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: September 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Overweight and obesity (topic)

    Supports 10 connections on the map
  71. Obstructive sleep apnoea

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Obstructive sleep apnoea (topic), Healthy sleep habits (topic), Smoking (topic), Tiredness and fatigue (body signal), Trouble sleeping (body signal), Why am I so tired? (guided tour)

    Supports 6 connections on the map
  72. Osteoarthritis

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Osteoarthritis (topic), Paracetamol (medicine), Anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) (medicine)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  73. Osteoporosis

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Osteoporosis (topic), Strength training (topic), Smoking (topic), Calcium (topic), Menopause (topic), Muscles and bones (topic), Corticosteroids (steroid medicines) (medicine), Bisphosphonates (medicine), Sun, vitamin D and bones (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  74. Oxycodone

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Opioid pain relievers (medicine), Benzodiazepines (medicine)

  75. Painful periods

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Prostaglandins (topic)

  76. Paracetamol

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Paracetamol (medicine)

  77. Parkinson's disease

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: May 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Parkinson's disease (topic), Dopamine (topic)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  78. Poisoning

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Safety and helplines, Ask BioMap safety answers

  79. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) (topic), Hair loss or thinning (body signal), Acne (body signal), Unexplained weight gain (body signal), Reproductive system (topic)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  80. Potassium

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (topic), Salt (sodium) (topic), Potassium (topic), Leafy green vegetables (food guide), Potatoes (food guide), Bananas (food guide), Dried fruit (food guide), Blood pressure, stroke and your kidneys (guided tour)

    Supports 6 connections on the map
  81. Pre-diabetes

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Type 2 diabetes (topic), PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) (topic), Overweight and obesity (topic), Insulin resistance (topic), Pre-diabetes (topic), Blood sugar 101 (guided tour)

    Supports 8 connections on the map
  82. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Premenstrual symptoms (body signal), Reproductive system (topic)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  83. Protein

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: August 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Protein (topic), Legumes (food guide), Tofu (food guide), Oily fish (food guide), Red meat (food guide), Poultry (food guide), Eggs (food guide), Nuts (food guide), Seeds (food guide), Milk (food guide), Yoghurt (food guide), Cheese (food guide)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  84. Psoriasis

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 20 October 2026.

    Used on: Psoriasis (topic)

    Supports 8 connections on the map
  85. Quit smoking and vaping

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Coronary heart disease (topic), Smoking (topic), Lungs and breathing (topic), What happens when you quit smoking (guided tour), Safety and helplines

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  86. Rheumatoid arthritis

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Rheumatoid arthritis (topic), Smoking (topic), Immune tolerance (topic), Joint pain (body signal), Chronic low-grade inflammation (topic), Autoimmunity (topic)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  87. Shortness of breath

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Asthma (topic), Unexplained weight gain (body signal), Shortness of breath (body signal), Lungs and breathing (topic), Ask BioMap safety answers

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  88. Sleep

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Healthy sleep habits (topic), Alcohol (topic), Caffeine (topic), Body clock (circadian rhythm) (topic), Sleep stages (topic), Trouble sleeping (body signal), Circadian disruption (topic), Why am I so tired? (guided tour), Your body clock (guided tour), Alcohol and the body (guided tour), Bedtime planner (tool)

    Supports 8 connections on the map
  89. Stress

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: August 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: High blood pressure (topic), Mindfulness and meditation (topic), Gut-brain axis (topic), Stress response (HPA axis) (topic), Hair loss or thinning (body signal), Low sex drive (body signal), Chronic stress (allostatic load) (topic), Immune system (topic), The gut-brain connection (guided tour), Stress and the body (guided tour)

    Supports 13 connections on the map
  90. Stroke

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Stroke (topic), What happens when you quit smoking (guided tour), Blood pressure, stroke and your kidneys (guided tour)

    Supports 8 connections on the map
  91. Sugar

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Added sugar (topic), Fortified breakfast cereals (food guide), Yoghurt (food guide)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  92. Symptom Checker

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Tiredness and fatigue (body signal), Brain fog (body signal), Trouble sleeping (body signal), Anxiety (body signal), Low mood and low motivation (body signal), Headaches (body signal), Bloating and tummy discomfort (body signal), Joint pain (body signal), Muscle weakness and slow recovery (body signal), Hair loss or thinning (body signal), Acne (body signal), Premenstrual symptoms (body signal), Feeling cold easily (body signal), Swelling (fluid retention) (body signal), Heart palpitations (body signal), Low sex drive (body signal), Unexplained weight gain (body signal), Reactions to food (body signal), Shortness of breath (body signal), Constipation (body signal), Ask BioMap safety answers

  93. Tips for safe drinking

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Alcohol (topic), Alcohol and the body (guided tour)

  94. Type 1 diabetes

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Type 1 diabetes (topic), Insulin (medicine)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  95. Type 2 diabetes

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Type 2 diabetes (topic), Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (topic), Healthy eating pattern (topic), Insulin (topic), Blood sugar control (topic), Tiredness and fatigue (body signal), Pancreas (topic), Kidneys (topic), Insulin (medicine), Blood sugar 101 (guided tour)

    Supports 9 connections on the map
  96. Vitamin D deficiency

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Sun exposure and UV (topic), Vitamin D (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map

NIH NCCIH 30

  1. Aloe vera

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Aloe vera (herb)

  2. Antioxidants: in depth

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: July 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Healthy eating pattern (topic), Oxidative stress (topic), Evidence check: popular health claims (guided tour)

  3. Ashwagandha

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Ashwagandha (topic), Ashwagandha (herb)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  4. Asian ginseng

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Asian ginseng (herb)

  5. Black cohosh

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Black cohosh (herb)

  6. Chamomile

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Chamomile (herb)

  7. Chasteberry

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Chasteberry (herb)

  8. Cinnamon

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Cinnamon (herb)

  9. Coenzyme Q10

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: January 2019. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Heart failure (topic), Parkinson's disease (topic), Coenzyme Q10 (topic), Statins (medicine)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  10. Echinacea

    Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Echinacea (herb)

  11. European elder (elderberry)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Elderberry (herb)

  12. Fenugreek

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Fenugreek (herb)

  13. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Flaxseed and flaxseed oil (herb)

  14. Garlic

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Garlic (herb)

  15. Ginger

    Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Ginger (herb)

  16. Ginkgo

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Ginkgo (herb)

  17. Goldenseal

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Berberine (topic), Goldenseal and berberine (herb)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  18. Green tea

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Green tea and green tea extract (herb)

  19. Kava

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Kava (herb)

  20. Licorice root

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Licorice root (herb)

  21. Meditation and mindfulness: what you need to know

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 2022. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Mindfulness and meditation (topic)

  22. Melatonin: what you need to know

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: May 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Melatonin (topic)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  23. Milk thistle

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Milk thistle (herb)

  24. Peppermint oil

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: May 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Peppermint oil (herb)

  25. Probiotics: what you need to know

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: August 2019. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Probiotics (topic), Gut microbiome (topic), Evidence check: popular health claims (guided tour)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  26. Rhodiola

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Rhodiola (herb)

  27. Saw palmetto

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Saw palmetto (herb)

  28. St. John's wort

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: May 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Serotonin (topic), SSRI antidepressants (medicine), St John's wort (herb)

  29. Turmeric

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Turmeric and curcumin (topic), Turmeric and curcumin (herb)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  30. Valerian

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: May 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Valerian (herb)

Better Health Channel (Victorian Government) 27

  1. Asthma

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 29 June 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Asthma (topic), Asthma inhalers (relievers and preventers) (medicine), Inflammation: friend and foe (guided tour)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  2. Autoimmune disorders

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 30 September 2014. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Hashimoto's disease (topic), Chronic low-grade inflammation (topic), Autoimmunity (topic)

  3. Bones

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 31 October 2012. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Immune system (topic), Blood and red blood cells (topic), Muscles and bones (topic)

  4. Bowel cancer

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 28 May 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Bowel cancer (topic), Red meat (food guide), Alcohol and the body (guided tour)

    Supports 7 connections on the map
  5. Breathing to reduce stress

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 30 September 2015. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Slow, relaxed breathing (topic), Stress and the body (guided tour)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  6. Contraception: the combined pill

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 21 May 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Combined oral contraceptive pill (medicine)

  7. Dementia: reducing your risk

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 13 February 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Dementia (topic), Loneliness and isolation (topic)

    Supports 8 connections on the map
  8. Digestive system explained

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 18 March 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Gut barrier (topic), Gut and digestive system (topic), Gut microbiome (topic), Welcome to your body network (guided tour)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  9. Fibre in food

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 11 December 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Healthy eating pattern (topic), Dietary fibre (including prebiotics) (topic), Fibre fermentation and short-chain fatty acids (topic), Bloating and tummy discomfort (body signal), Gut microbiome (topic), Leafy green vegetables (food guide), Broccoli (food guide), Tomatoes (food guide), Beetroot (food guide), Mushrooms (food guide), Potatoes (food guide), Legumes (food guide), Strawberries (food guide), Oats (food guide), Wholegrain bread (food guide), Wholegrains (food guide), Nuts (food guide), Seeds (food guide)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  10. Heart explained

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 25 February 2022. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Heart and blood vessels (topic), Welcome to your body network (guided tour)

  11. Hormones: cortisol and corticosteroids

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 27 April 2017. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Corticosteroids (steroid medicines) (medicine), Inflammation: friend and foe (guided tour)

  12. Immune system explained

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 18 July 2022. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Immune tolerance (topic), Gut barrier (topic), Immune system (topic), Lymphatic system (topic), Gut and digestive system (topic), Welcome to your body network (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  13. Kidneys

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 25 July 2022. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Blood and red blood cells (topic), Kidneys (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  14. Liver

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 29 July 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Fatty liver disease (MAFLD) (topic), Alcohol (topic), Blood sugar control (topic), Gut and digestive system (topic), Liver (topic), Alcohol and the body (guided tour)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  15. Lymphatic system

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 19 July 2017. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Lymphatic system (topic)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  16. Muscles

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 31 October 2012. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Muscles and bones (topic)

  17. Nervous system

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 31 August 2014. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Serotonin (topic), Brain and nervous system (topic), Welcome to your body network (guided tour)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  18. Pancreas

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 21 August 2014. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Insulin (topic), Blood sugar control (topic), Pancreas (topic), Blood sugar 101 (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  19. Psoriasis

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 10 October 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 20 October 2026.

    Used on: Psoriasis (topic)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  20. Respiratory system

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 31 July 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Lungs and breathing (topic)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  21. Rheumatoid arthritis

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 11 November 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Rheumatoid arthritis (topic), Joint pain (body signal), Corticosteroids (steroid medicines) (medicine), Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) (medicine)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  22. Salt

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 27 August 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Kidney stones (topic), Salt (sodium) (topic), Blood pressure, stroke and your kidneys (guided tour)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  23. Skin cancer

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 21 February 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Skin cancer (topic), Sun, vitamin D and bones (guided tour)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  24. Skin explained

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 16 October 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Sun exposure and UV (topic), Skin (topic)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  25. The dangers of sitting

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 4 July 2022. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Sitting time (topic)

    Supports 6 connections on the map
  26. The menstrual cycle

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 2 August 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Reproductive system (topic)

  27. Thyroid gland

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 6 December 2015. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) (topic), Thyroid hormones (T4 and T3) (topic), Thyroid hormone production (topic), Feeling cold easily (body signal), Hormone (endocrine) system (topic), Thyroid gland (topic), Mitochondria (cell energy) (topic), Thyroid basics (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map

Pathology Tests Explained 26

  1. Antinuclear antibodies

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 7 March 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Autoimmunity (topic), Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) (lab test)

  2. C-reactive protein

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 14 September 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Inflammation (the healing response) (topic), Chronic low-grade inflammation (topic), C-reactive protein (CRP) (lab test), Inflammation: friend and foe (guided tour)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  3. CCP (cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 1 June 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Rheumatoid arthritis (topic), Rheumatoid arthritis antibodies (anti-CCP and RF) (lab test)

  4. Cortisol

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 18 March 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Cortisol (topic), Inflammation (the healing response) (topic), Stress response (HPA axis) (topic), Body clock (circadian rhythm) (topic), Blood sugar control (topic), Adrenal fatigue (not a medical diagnosis) (topic), Hormone (endocrine) system (topic), Adrenal glands (topic), Cortisol tests (lab test), Your body clock (guided tour), Inflammation: friend and foe (guided tour), Stress and the body (guided tour)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  5. Creatinine

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 8 October 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Creatine (topic), Kidney function tests (creatinine and eGFR) (lab test)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  6. Electrolytes

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 15 September 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Kidneys (topic), Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate) (lab test)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  7. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 18 May 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Inflammation (the healing response) (topic), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (lab test)

  8. Ferritin

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 15 September 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Iron studies (including ferritin) (lab test), Iron and energy (guided tour)

  9. Full blood count

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 26 January 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Iron deficiency and anaemia (topic), Blood and red blood cells (topic), Full blood count (FBC) (lab test), Why am I so tired? (guided tour), Iron and energy (guided tour)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  10. Glucose

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 11 November 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Type 2 diabetes (topic), Blood sugar control (topic), Pre-diabetes (topic), Blood glucose (fasting) and glucose tolerance test (lab test)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  11. HbA1c

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 3 November 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Type 2 diabetes (topic), Blood sugar control (topic), Pre-diabetes (topic), HbA1c (lab test), Blood sugar 101 (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  12. Homocysteine

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 11 April 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Homocysteine (topic), Homocysteine test (lab test)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  13. Insulin

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 18 March 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Insulin (topic), Blood sugar control (topic), Insulin resistance (topic), Pancreas (topic), Insulin and C-peptide (lab test), Blood sugar 101 (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  14. Iron studies

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 29 September 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Iron deficiency and anaemia (topic), Iron (topic), Iron studies (including ferritin) (lab test), Why am I so tired? (guided tour), Iron and energy (guided tour)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  15. Kidney function tests

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 1 June 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (topic), Creatine (topic), Kidneys (topic), Kidney function tests (creatinine and eGFR) (lab test)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  16. Lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 25 February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: High cholesterol (topic), Cholesterol and lipid profile (lab test)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  17. Liver function tests

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 27 July 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Fatty liver disease (MAFLD) (topic), Liver (topic), Liver function tests (LFTs) (lab test)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  18. Magnesium

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 26 July 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Magnesium (topic), Magnesium test (lab test)

  19. Rheumatoid factor (RF)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 1 April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Rheumatoid arthritis antibodies (anti-CCP and RF) (lab test)

  20. Testosterone

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 4 May 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Low sex drive (body signal), Reproductive system (topic), Testosterone (lab test)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  21. Thyroid function tests

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 9 January 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Hashimoto's disease (topic), Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) (topic), Thyroid hormones (T4 and T3) (topic), Thyroid hormone production (topic), Feeling cold easily (body signal), Thyroid gland (topic), Thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4, free T3) (lab test), Thyroid antibodies (TPO) (lab test), Thyroid hormone (levothyroxine) (medicine), Why am I so tired? (guided tour), Thyroid basics (guided tour)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  22. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 14 October 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Thyroid hormone production (topic), Hormone (endocrine) system (topic), Thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4, free T3) (lab test)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  23. Urate (uric acid)

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 1 June 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Gout (topic), Joint pain (body signal), Uric acid (urate) (lab test)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  24. Urea

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 18 May 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Kidney function tests (creatinine and eGFR) (lab test)

  25. Vitamin B12 and folate

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 16 April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Vitamin B12 (topic), Blood and red blood cells (topic), Vitamin B12 and folate tests (lab test), Metformin (medicine), Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) (medicine)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  26. Vitamin D

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 19 March 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Vitamin D (topic), Vitamin D test (lab test), Sun, vitamin D and bones (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements 21

  1. Calcium fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: September 14, 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Calcium (topic), Sun, vitamin D and bones (guided tour)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  2. Dietary supplements for exercise and athletic performance

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 22, 2021. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Nitric oxide (topic), Creatine (topic), Beetroot (food guide)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  3. Folate fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 1, 2022. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Homocysteine (topic), Vitamin B12 (topic), Folate (and folic acid) (topic), One-carbon metabolism (topic)

  4. Folate: fact sheet for health professionals

    Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Folate (and folic acid) (topic), One-carbon metabolism (topic), Evidence check: popular health claims (guided tour)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  5. Iodine fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: May 1, 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Iodine (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  6. Iron fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: August 17, 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Iron (topic), Blood and red blood cells (topic)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  7. Magnesium fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 22, 2021. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Migraine (topic), Magnesium (topic)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  8. Magnesium: fact sheet for health professionals

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: January 6, 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Magnesium (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  9. Omega-3 fatty acids fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: July 18, 2022. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Omega-3 fats (topic), Anticoagulants (blood thinners) (medicine), Oily fish (food guide), Canned sardines and salmon (food guide), Nuts (food guide), Seeds (food guide)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  10. Omega-3 fatty acids: fact sheet for health professionals

    Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Omega-3 fats (topic)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  11. Probiotics fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 17 November 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Gut microbe imbalance (dysbiosis) (topic), Probiotics (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  12. Selenium fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 18, 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Hashimoto's disease (topic), Selenium (topic), Thyroid hormone production (topic), Oily fish (food guide), Oysters and other seafood (food guide), Red meat (food guide), Poultry (food guide), Eggs (food guide), Brazil nuts (food guide), Milk (food guide)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  13. Vitamin B12 fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: December 15, 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Vitamin B12 (topic), One-carbon metabolism (topic), Fortified breakfast cereals (food guide), Oily fish (food guide), Oysters and other seafood (food guide), Red meat (food guide), Poultry (food guide), Eggs (food guide), Milk (food guide), Yoghurt (food guide), Cheese (food guide)

    Supports 3 connections on the map
  14. Vitamin B12: fact sheet for health professionals

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: July 2, 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Homocysteine (topic), One-carbon metabolism (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  15. Vitamin B6 fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 16, 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Vitamin B6 (topic), Potatoes (food guide), Bananas (food guide), Oily fish (food guide), Poultry (food guide)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  16. Vitamin B6: fact sheet for health professionals

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 16, 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Vitamin B6 (topic), One-carbon metabolism (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  17. Vitamin C fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 22, 2021. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Smoking (topic), Vitamin C (topic), Oxidative stress (topic), Broccoli (food guide), Capsicum (food guide), Tomatoes (food guide), Citrus fruit (food guide), Kiwifruit (food guide), Strawberries (food guide), Iron and energy (guided tour), Evidence check: popular health claims (guided tour)

    Supports 6 connections on the map
  18. Vitamin D fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: November 8, 2022. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Osteoporosis (topic), Vitamin D (topic), Skin (topic), Mushrooms (food guide), Oily fish (food guide), Eggs (food guide), Milk (food guide)

    Supports 5 connections on the map
  19. Vitamin K fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 22, 2021. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Vitamin K (topic), Leafy green vegetables (food guide), Broccoli (food guide), Eggs (food guide), Cheese (food guide)

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  20. Vitamin K: fact sheet for health professionals

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 29, 2021. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Vitamin K (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  21. Zinc fact sheet for consumers

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: October 4, 2022. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Zinc (topic), Legumes (food guide), Wholegrains (food guide), Oily fish (food guide), Oysters and other seafood (food guide), Red meat (food guide), Poultry (food guide), Eggs (food guide), Nuts (food guide), Milk (food guide)

    Supports 2 connections on the map

InformedHealth.org (IQWiG), NCBI Bookshelf 3

  1. In brief: How does the immune system work?

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 6 June 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Immune tolerance (topic), Immune system (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map
  2. In brief: How does the nervous system work?

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 4 May 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Slow, relaxed breathing (topic), Gut-brain axis (topic), Stress response (HPA axis) (topic), Gut and digestive system (topic), Brain and nervous system (topic), Welcome to your body network (guided tour), The gut-brain connection (guided tour), Stress and the body (guided tour)

    Supports 4 connections on the map
  3. In brief: What is an inflammation?

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 11 April 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Inflammation (the healing response) (topic), Chronic low-grade inflammation (topic), Inflammation: friend and foe (guided tour)

    Supports 2 connections on the map

Asthma Australia 2

  1. Preventers

    Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Asthma (topic), Asthma inhalers (relievers and preventers) (medicine), Inflammation: friend and foe (guided tour)

  2. Relievers

    Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Asthma (topic), Asthma inhalers (relievers and preventers) (medicine)

Heart Foundation 2

  1. Heart attack warning signs

    Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Coronary heart disease (topic), Heart and blood vessels (topic), Ask BioMap safety answers

  2. What is heart failure?

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 16 February 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Heart failure (topic), ACE inhibitors and ARBs (sartans) (medicine), SGLT2 inhibitors (medicine)

    Supports 8 connections on the map

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby 2

  1. Due date calculator

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Due date estimate (tool)

  2. Pregnancy, Birth and Baby helpline

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Safety and helplines

Therapeutic Goods Administration 2

  1. Medicines containing vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal or pyridoxamine)

    Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Vitamin B6 (topic), Supplements and herbs

    Supports 1 connection on the map
  2. Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) and liver injury

    Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Ashwagandha (topic), Ashwagandha (herb), Supplements and herbs

    Supports 1 connection on the map

13YARN 1

  1. 13YARN crisis support

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Safety and helplines, Ask BioMap safety answers

American Heart Association News 1

  1. You're not a polar bear: the plunge into cold water comes with risks

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 9 December 2022. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Cold-water immersion (topic)

    Supports 1 connection on the map

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1

  1. A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals (Mifflin and colleagues, 1990)

    Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Energy estimate (tool)

Australian Academy of Science 1

  1. Gut bacteria: the inside story

    Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (topic), Healthy eating pattern (topic), Immune tolerance (topic), Gut barrier (topic), Fibre fermentation and short-chain fatty acids (topic), Gut-brain axis (topic), Serotonin (topic), Chronic low-grade inflammation (topic), Gut microbe imbalance (dysbiosis) (topic), Probiotics (topic), Gut microbiome (topic), Antibiotics (medicine), Welcome to your body network (guided tour), The gut-brain connection (guided tour)

    Supports 9 connections on the map

Australian Government, health.gov.au 1

  1. Physical activity and exercise guidelines for adults

    Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Physical activity (topic), Strength training (topic), Muscle weakness and slow recovery (body signal), Muscles and bones (topic), Sun, vitamin D and bones (guided tour)

Australian Government, triplezero.gov.au 1

  1. Triple Zero (000)

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Safety and helplines, Ask BioMap safety answers

Beyond Blue 1

  1. Beyond Blue support service

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Depression (topic), Anxiety (body signal), Safety and helplines, Ask BioMap safety answers

Butterfly Foundation 1

  1. Butterfly National Helpline

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Safety and helplines

Cancer Council Australia 1

  1. Vitamin D

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 2 October 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Morning daylight (topic), Sun exposure and UV (topic), Vitamin D (topic), Skin (topic), Sun, vitamin D and bones (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map

Eat for Health (Australian Government) 1

  1. The five food groups

    Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Healthy eating pattern (topic), Food guide

FAO, WHO and UNU 1

  1. Human energy requirements, chapter 5: energy requirements of adults

    Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Energy estimate (tool)

JAMA Internal Medicine (abstract on PubMed) 1

  1. Association between sauna bathing and fatal cardiovascular and all-cause mortality events

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: April 2015. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: Sauna and heat (topic)

    Supports 1 connection on the map

Kidney Health Australia 1

  1. Chronic kidney disease

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: February 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (topic), Blood pressure, stroke and your kidneys (guided tour)

    Supports 3 connections on the map

Lifeline Australia 1

  1. Lifeline crisis support

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Depression (topic), Anxiety (body signal), Low mood and low motivation (body signal), Chronic stress (allostatic load) (topic), Safety and helplines, Ask BioMap safety answers

MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) 1

  1. Mitochondrial diseases

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 21 December 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Mitochondrial disease (topic)

    Supports 2 connections on the map

National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) 1

  1. Medicines for diabetes fact sheet

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: August 2025 (version 7.0.0). Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Type 1 diabetes (topic), Metformin (medicine), SGLT2 inhibitors (medicine), GLP-1 receptor agonists (medicine), Sulfonylureas (medicine), Insulin (medicine)

National Human Genome Research Institute (NIH) 1

  1. Mitochondria, Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 12 October 2026. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Mitochondrial disease (topic), Mitochondria (cell energy) (topic)

    Supports 1 connection on the map

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (UK) 1

  1. Keep the size of your waist to less than half of your height

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Waist measure (tool)

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH) 1

  1. Insulin resistance and prediabetes

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: March 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 16 October 2026.

    Used on: PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) (topic), Insulin resistance (topic), Pre-diabetes (topic), Blood sugar 101 (guided tour)

    Supports 8 connections on the map

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH) 1

  1. Circadian rhythms

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: September 2023. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Morning daylight (topic), Body clock (circadian rhythm) (topic), Unexplained weight gain (body signal), Circadian disruption (topic), Your body clock (guided tour)

    Supports 4 connections on the map

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH) 1

  1. Brain basics: understanding sleep

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 25 February 2025. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Morning daylight (topic), Caffeine (topic), Body clock (circadian rhythm) (topic), Sleep stages (topic), Circadian disruption (topic)

    Supports 1 connection on the map

NGSP 1

  1. IFCC standardisation of HbA1c

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: HbA1c (lab test), Lab units converter (tool)

NPS MedicineWise 1

  1. Statin medicines: frequently asked questions

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: June 2017. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: Statins (medicine)

Perth Children's Hospital (Child and Adolescent Health Service, WA) 1

  1. Dexamfetamine (dexamphetamine) or methylphenidate

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 2022. Read by AskBioMap: 19 October 2026.

    Used on: ADHD stimulant medicines (medicine)

Sleep Health Foundation 1

  1. How much sleep do you really need?

    Last reviewed or updated by the publisher: 12 January 2024. Read by AskBioMap: 13 October 2026.

    Used on: Healthy sleep habits (topic), Sleep stages (topic), Trouble sleeping (body signal), Why am I so tired? (guided tour), Bedtime planner (tool)

Stroke Foundation 1

  1. Signs of stroke (F.A.S.T.)

    Read by AskBioMap: 12 October 2026.

    Used on: Brain fog (body signal), Muscle weakness and slow recovery (body signal), Ask BioMap safety answers

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