You might be used to a dash of milk or a lump of sugar in your morning coffee, but how about some butter and MCT oils? Drinking Bulletproof Coffee is touted as a way to kick-start the brain and stimulate weight loss, but are these claims legitimate or just the unfounded boasts of another fad drink?

There’s a pill for every life stage or ailment. Whether it’s iron for anaemia or evening primrose oil for thinning hair. But what if you fancy boosting your immune system by tweaking your vitamin C levels? Miramix allows people to create their own blend of vitamins, but do we really need supplements?

From the mind-enhancing drug in the 2011 movieLimitlessto doubt-ridding pills in the 2006 novelIndecision,‘smart drugs’ usually occupy the realms of fiction. But can science produce a real life equivalent? Research from Oxford and Harvard suggests modafinil could be the answer.

Our work days shape our meals more than taste does. Yet while they're pressed for time, people still want something that’s healthy, convenient, and satisfying. Meal replacement brand Soylent is now offering Coffiest – a beverage meant to replace your breakfast and morning coffee all at once.