Functional Drinks Club

29/08/2026

Creatine isn’t just for gym bros, it’s showing up in the conversation around brain health, memory, and mental performance, and the evidence is more interesting than most people think.

In this breakdown, we separate what’s promising from what’s hype, so you can make a smart call without chasing shortcuts.

If you’re already thinking about recovery, gut-first habits, and living better for longer, this is a useful piece of the puzzle. Worth your attention because it’s grounded, clear, and helps you connect the dots between nutrition and real-world brain function.



https://www.functionaldrinksclub.co.uk/blogs/the-gut-health-guide/does-creatine-support-brain-health

28/08/2026

People get their Kombucha from Functional Drinks Club because they can select from all the top craft makers in the UK.

With UK-wide delivery available, what's not to like.

Visit our website to build your box of Kombucha today.

28/08/2026

I love it when we have a load of kombucha arrive at the shop.

As you can tell from the pic, we’re fully stocked up with counterculturedrinks again.

It’s a customer fave, and it’s been part of of our core range for over 2 years now.

I’ll always stock them because they give away 51% of their profits to social causes, and in today’s world, that’s massive.

26/08/2026

We’re one of only two places in the UK where you can walk into a shop and find this English Alcohol free Rose Wine.

The other place is Harrods.

This wine is dynamite, and if you’re interested to see how the alcohol free wine industry has moved on the past few years, this is a good place to start.

Get yourself down to Functional Drinks Club to see this bad boy alongside the other AF wines we currently rate.

25/08/2026

The New Health Hype Roast Podcast Episode has dropped on the carnivore diet.

23/08/2026

They got my name wrong, apart from that it’s good article on Otley 😄

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2239479/800-year-old-market-town-uk-best/amp?fbclid=IwVERDUAT3-7twZG9mAWZkaWQWUNBJEyi2l6XVZr7z2phj-GtKKIA4QGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5U4s_Rl2doEpoH44M9U0_F2alU1S7EZYAPwsieWNAYfpDXoWhMOJZ05Cncqg_aem_ZTL95e4X5PQGP6vQ9jcwBw

Love a town that backs its own

23/08/2026

I've been researching why I feel calm while fasting, and it turns out there's some real science behind it.

It all comes down to a brain chemical called GABA.

The "wellness wizards" on TikTok will tell you fasting magically creates GABA to make you instantly zen. But your brain isn’t a simple light switch, it's way smarter than that.

GABA is basically your brain’s brake pedal, slowing down the background noise. Both fasting and drinking touch this system, but they aren't even in the same movie.

The Fasting Route: The Karate Kid Approach

When you fast, your body switches to burning ketones. This metabolic shift takes your brain's gas pedal (glutamate) and gently converts it into GABA instead. Think of it like Mr. Miyagi training, it’s an internal, step-by-step rebalancing act. No shortcuts, just your body doing the work naturally.

The Alcohol Route: The Indiana Jones Boulder

Alcohol doesn't wait for your metabolism to do the work. It’s that giant boulder in Raiders of the Lost Ark crashing through the cave, forcing your GABA receptors wide open. You get instant relaxation, sure, but it wrecks everything in its path. That’s why you get that nasty 3 AM wake-up call and post-drinking anxiety when the dust settles.

Same destination? Maybe. Same mechanism? Not even close.

Part 1 of 5: We’re unpacking the brain behind mindful drinking, without the woo.

22/08/2026

Booch, AF Beer, Tea, Kimchi.

Everything you need to to give your gut a bit of a reset.