Supplement Place Research Articles

From allergies to diets and mental health to sex, here you can find a range of interesting articles based on user data and trends covering a range of topics.

Curious about the UK's most searched for sex questions? Or want to hear the top 10 songs that are used to get through labour? We've got the juicy details.

A World of Diets

Whether it’s for health, lifestyle or weight-loss reasons, there are now more types of diet than ever before to choose from, from tried and trusted diet plans to ‘fad’ approaches which can actually be quite dangerous.

But which are the most popular diets in the world? Which have seen the biggest growth in popularity in the last five years and which have we all moved on from? We analysed Google search data to find out!

Birthing Beats

Analysing over 60 ‘childbirth’ playlists on Spotify and over 16,000 tracks, we can today reveal the songs and artists which are most commonly listened to when giving birth!

Which songs and artists are the most popular on childbirth playlists?

EU Allergy Index

We’ve looked at cities from across the country and Europe to find out which ones are the best for allergy sufferers. So, whether you fancy a holiday abroad or you’re looking to move somewhere more suitable for your allergies, check out our list of the most allergy-friendly locations.

Health and Fitness Apps Tracking You

As users we put our trust in the security of the apps, and their ability to responsibly handle personal data entrusted to them. However, not many people fully read through the privacy policies. We have studied the privacy policies of some of the most popular health and fitness apps and given them a score to determine which apps collect and share the most data.

Mental Health Help - Mapped

It’s estimated that as many as one in four people experience a mental health problem of some kind each year, and more and more people are seeking help for issues such as anxiety, depression and disorders such as OCD and PTSD.

We’re lucky to have lots of support available to us here in the UK, but which parts of the country is it easiest to access this help when it's needed?

Nutrition 100

We all know how important it is to be mindful of what we eat, but how much do we really pay attention to what’s in our favourite foods?

We wanted to find out what’s in some of the most popular foods from chocolate to protein bars so we can make more informed choices, so we looked at 100 of the most popular foods from a range of brands and categories to see how they compare.

Salad Index

Have you ever wondered which of our favourite restaurants sells the unhealthiest salad?

We’ve looked at the nutritional information of some of the most popular high street chains to get some insider info and discover which salads aren’t as healthy as they might seem.

Sensual Songs

We decided to find out which songs are the most popular for setting a sexy mood by searching Spotify’s steamiest playlists and finding which saucy songs appear most often.

So, if you’re looking to create your own aphrodisiacal playlist, check out these racy hits that have the rest of the world a little hot under the collar.

SEXplanation | The UK's Most Searched For Sex Questions

Sex: we all do it. But it’s not always the most comfortable thing to talk about, meaning a lot of us have turned to Google to answer our burning questions. The search engine has been there for all of our R-rated questions, giving us reassurance, tips and advice.

But what exactly have we been asking? We’ve looked at Google search data to find out, and asked Jess Wilde, one of the UK’s most well-known sexperts, to come on board and answer some of our most pressing questions.

Sexual Cities

Supplements and vitamins are becoming more and more popular to boost our physical and mental health, and sexual health supplements are also proving to be a hit with couples looking to increase their libidos!

So, which parts of the country are looking to spice things up in the bedroom the most? To find out, we’ve analysed the number of sexual health supplement orders placed here at Supplement Place, as well as Google searches for terms such as “sex positions” and “sex toys”.

The STI Index - UK & Europe

When it comes to sexual health, many people seem to disregard their health by not using proper protection. Whether this is due to being caught up in the moment, or simple absent-mindedness, this can lead to all manner of unpleasant infections which you will have to experience first-hand.

With this in mind, we wanted to find out where the biggest STI hotspots are in the country, and in Europe. This way, whether at home or away, you might be encouraged to protect your assets the next time things get steamy.

The UK's Sleepiest Cities

Waking up after a restless night of tossing and turning is no fun for anyone, leaving you feeling groggy and unable to function the next day.

We analysed our own sales data alongside Google search volume to find out which parts of the country have been searching for ways to get a better night’s sleep.

For each town or city, we looked at the number of orders placed for sleep supplements and the number of sleep-related searches and assigned a ‘sleepy score’ out of ten.

World Smartest Countries

The human brain is capable of some pretty incredible stuff and is the epicentre of our bodies. This is why it’s important to look after your brain and keep track of your brain health. Because a healthy brain is a healthy human.

With our smarts in mind, we wanted to discover where in the world can claim to be the smartest. We’ve analysed factors such as educational attainment, test scores and how many innovative and ground-breaking individuals each country has produced, to find out.

Zen Capitals

Stress and anxiety are often unavoidable parts of daily life. Whether you’re worrying about work, family events, relationships, or even big global issues, being able to effectively deal with your stress is vital for your personal wellbeing. However, have you ever wondered if people are as stressed as you elsewhere in the country? Are there specific places where people enjoy a calmer and more positive life, free from stress and anxiety?

We believe that we could all do with getting a little more ‘zen’, so we’ve looked at a range of different factors to bring you the most chilled-out cities in the UK.