Matteo Massimo Primo

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Matteo Massimo Primo

Nutritional biologist · R&D Specialist at Tsunami Nutrition

Registered with the Italian Order of Biologists, no. Tri_A2786

I'm Matteo Massimo Primo, a biologist, nutritionist and R&D Specialist. Since 2019 I have been part of the research and development department at Tsunami Nutrition, where we have created formulations that are best sellers internationally.

I come from competitive sport: swimming, football, athletics and finally the weight room, where I still train today in a hybrid style, with real longevity in mind. A serious illness that struck me when I was young sparked my interest in everything nutrition and supplementation can do for performance and health, and it became my path of study: Sport and Exercise Science, Biology, a master's degree in Human Nutrition Science and Nutraceutics at San Raffaele University, then a first-level university master's in Nutritional Genetics and Epigenetics and a second-level one in Clinical and Applied Phytotherapy and Nutraceutics. I specialised in preventive and anti-ageing medicine with International Longevity Science, focusing on sports performance and gut health. I have now also started studying Medicine and I am completing my training in IV therapy and regenerative medicine.

I teach for ILSA – Akesios Group and I am the nutrition lead at Vyta Longevity. Together with the Tsunami team I also support the VR46 MotoGP Team. In 2023 I created the Metodo Primo®, my approach built on complete programmes to stay fit and healthy without a life of deprivation.

In this blog I share the work I do every day between the clinic, sport and the laboratory: sports nutrition, wellbeing and longevity, and above all nutraceutics, both as functional food and as supplementation designed to support the body over the long term. I'll tell you what the research says, which myths circulate in the industry, how a formulation is born and how it can help you feel better, as well as how to optimise your performance and the food you bring to the table every day.

Articles by Matteo Massimo Primo

Vitamin B6: benefits, deficiency and its relationship with magnesium

In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about vitamin B6: its roles in the body, the signs of deficiency, its relationship with magnesium, and the recommended intake limits.

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L-carnitine: dosage, benefits and weight loss

Does L-carnitine really help you lose weight? In this article, find out what the studies show, the dosages that make sense, and an interaction with the thyroid that nobody mentions.

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Vitamin D overdose: risks and warning signs

How far can you go without putting yourself at risk? Tsunami Nutrition explains the safety limits in IU, the warning signs of excessive intake and the situations that require medical advice.

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Vitamin B12 excess: causes and high levels

Does your blood test show that your vitamin B12 level is above the normal range? In most cases, this isn’t due to an excess intake but is a warning sign. Here’s how to interpret the result correctly.

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Vitamin D in the morning or in the evening: when to take it

Should you take vitamin D in the morning or in the evening? Find the answer in this Tsunami Nutrition guide, which explains the factor that is far more important than the time of day you take it.

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Vitamin D deficiency: symptoms, causes and solutions

Fatigue, muscle weakness, recurrent infections? Tsunami Nutrition takes a look at the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, its underlying causes and ways to address it.

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Vitamin D3: what is it used for and what dose should you take?

Vitamin D3: 1,000, 2,000 or 4,000 IU – which dose is right for you? Find out with Tsunami Nutrition about the differences between the various forms and what to bear in mind depending on your exposure to the sun.

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Vitamin D: benefits, deficiency and when to take it

Tsunami Nutrition offers a comprehensive guide to vitamin D: its benefits for bone health and the immune system, the signs of deficiency, recommended intake levels and when to take supplements.

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Potassium deficiency: symptoms, causes and solutions

Night-time cramps, heavy legs, sluggish digestion: could you be low on potassium? The real symptoms, the best food sources, and why you shouldn’t just take potassium supplements blindly.

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