Discussions about the science of nutrition, dietetics and health. The podcast that educates through nuanced conversations, exploring evidence and cultivating critical thinking. Hosted by Danny Lennon.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 20 days 16 hours 27 minutes
SNR #91: Effect of Sleep on Appetite Regulation, Food Choices & Glucose Metabolism
Episode 91: In a solo episode, I discuss some research looking at how sleep restriction can affect appetite hormones, diet and glucose metabolism.
SNR #90: Christopher Kelly - Blood Chemistry, Tracking Health Markers & Organic Acids Testing
Episode 90: Christopher Kelly discusses how to take a personal interest in your own health through a typical blood chemistry panel as well as organic acids testing.
SNR #89: Dr. Michael Schwartz - Role of the Brain in Obesity, Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes Pathogenesis
Episode 89: Dr. Mike Schwartz is on the show to discuss the fascinating research being done at his lab at the University of Washington on the role of the brain in the pathogenesis of obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
SNR #88: Kevin Hall, PhD - The Physiology of Fat Loss, Weight Regain & Carb or Fat Restriction?
Episode 88: Dr. Kevin Hall of the NIH is on to discuss the recent carb restriction vs. fat restriction study, issues surrounding weigh regain, homeostatic regulation of weight and the physiology of fat loss.
SNR #87: Dr. Brendan Egan - Anabolic Resistance, Sarcopenia & The Importance of Muscle
Episode 87: Dr. Brendan Egan, PhD. from University College Dublin is on the show to discuss the concepts of net muscle protein balance, sarcopenia, anabolic resistance, interventions to overcome this and supplements like phosphatidic acid, HMB,...
SNR #86: Mike T. Nelson, PhD - Metabolic Flexibility, Fasting vs. Ketosis & Low Glycogen Training
Episode 86: Mike T. Nelson, PhD. discusses metabolic flexibility, shifting between fuel sources, lactate, ketones, fasting and "train low, compete high".
SNR #85: What Drives Fat Gain? - Thoughts on CICO, Insulin & Obesity
Off the back of episode 84 of the podcast there was a lot of follow-up discussion from the SNR listenership. In that episode Dr. Jason Fung was on to discuss his perspective on what drives fat gain and hence obesity development, One of the...
SNR #84: Dr Jason Fung - Obesity: Calories, Hormones or Both?
Episode 84: Dr. Jason Fung discusses the role on insulin in weight gain, the calories-in/calories-out model and the hormonal basis of obesity.
SNR #83: Shawn Wells - Supplement Quality: Fish Oil, Whey Protein, Probiotics & Prebiotics
Episode 83: Shawn Wells discusses the good and bad of the supplement industry, red flags when it comes to selecting supplements, markers of good products and the importance of gut health.
SNR #81: Joseph Agu - Protein Synthesis, Amino Acids & Pre-bed Casein
Episode 81: Nutritionist and doctoral researcher Joseph Agu is on the show to discuss pre-bed casein, protein quality, absorption rates of different whey supplements and the usefulness of branched-chain amino acids.