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Sigma Nutrition Radio

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.

Fitness Nutrition Health Training Health & Fitness Science
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
55 minutes
Episodes
592
Years Active
2014 - 2025
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SNR #217: Israel Halperin, PhD - Combat Sport Science, S&C Coaching & Motor Learning (Guest Hosted by Ciaran O' Regan)

SNR #217: Israel Halperin, PhD - Combat Sport Science, S&C Coaching & Motor Learning (Guest Hosted by Ciaran O' Regan)

Special guest host Ciaran O' Regan interviews Dr. Israel Halperin about research and application of S&C coaching. Israel is a post-doctoral researcher at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Israel c…

01:25:56  |   Tue 06 Feb 2018
SNR #216: Andy Morgan - Experiences & Philosophies of a World-Class Coach

SNR #216: Andy Morgan - Experiences & Philosophies of a World-Class Coach

Andy Morgan is back on the show to discuss a whole host of topics related to coaching, fitness and learning. Andy is the founder of RippedBody.com and an online coach. He co-authored the Muscle & Str…

01:02:16  |   Tue 30 Jan 2018
SNR #215: Andy Galpin, PhD - Science to Practice, Technology and Adaptation to Stress

SNR #215: Andy Galpin, PhD - Science to Practice, Technology and Adaptation to Stress

Dr. Andy Galpin of CSU Fullerton talks about blending evidence and practice, as well as the potential beneficial and detrimental roles of technology for making training decisions. Andy is a tenured P…

00:58:45  |   Tue 23 Jan 2018
SNR #214: Marty Kendall - Optimising Nutrition Through Nutrient Density

SNR #214: Marty Kendall - Optimising Nutrition Through Nutrient Density

Marty Kendall is the man behind the Optimising Nutrition blog and creator of the Nutrient Optimiser. On the show we discuss energy density, nutrient density and insulin load.

To see if you qualify fo…

00:45:53  |   Tue 16 Jan 2018
SNR 213: Greg Potter - Chronobiology & Chrononutrition (Research Breakdown)

SNR 213: Greg Potter - Chronobiology & Chrononutrition (Research Breakdown)

Greg Potter is currently just finishing up his PhD at the University of Leeds in the UK. His research focus on chronobiology; looking at circadian rhythms, light-dark cycles and the potential for mea…

01:01:57  |   Tue 09 Jan 2018
SNR #212: Mike Zourdos, PhD - Drop Sets, Cardio for Lifters & Understanding Research as Conceptual

SNR #212: Mike Zourdos, PhD - Drop Sets, Cardio for Lifters & Understanding Research as Conceptual

Michael (Mike) C. Zourdos, Ph.D, CSCS: Mike is an Assistant Professor in Exercise Science at Florida Atlantic University with a specialization in strength and conditioning and skeletal muscle physiol…

00:56:12  |   Wed 03 Jan 2018
SNR #211: Brianna Stubbs, PhD - Ketogenesis, Metabolism and Ketone Ester Supplementation

SNR #211: Brianna Stubbs, PhD - Ketogenesis, Metabolism and Ketone Ester Supplementation

Brianna Stubbs, PhD

In 2016 Brianna completed her PhD in Metabolic Biochemistry at Oxford University. She also became a World Champion rower as part of the GB Rowing Lightweight Women's four person c…

01:01:32  |   Sat 30 Dec 2017
SNR #210: Prof. Tim Noakes & Martin MacDonald - Carbohydrate Intake, Insulin Resistance & Body Fat Regulation

SNR #210: Prof. Tim Noakes & Martin MacDonald - Carbohydrate Intake, Insulin Resistance & Body Fat Regulation

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This is an "open discussion" between Prof. Tim Noakes and Martin MacDonald on the topic of carbohydrates, insulin resistance and body fat.

Prof. Noa…

01:09:40  |   Mon 18 Dec 2017
SNR #209: Amy Bender, PhD - Sleep Better: Practical Evidence-Based Recommendations

SNR #209: Amy Bender, PhD - Sleep Better: Practical Evidence-Based Recommendations

Sleep researcher Dr. Amy Bender discusses the most current evidence-based recommendations for optimizing your sleep for health and athletic performance.

Dr. Bender is the Clinical Program Director o…

00:55:52  |   Tue 12 Dec 2017
#208: Herman Pontzer, PhD - Constrained Energy Expenditure Model & the Evolutionary Biology of Energy Balance

#208: Herman Pontzer, PhD - Constrained Energy Expenditure Model & the Evolutionary Biology of Energy Balance

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Evoultionary biologist Dr. Herman Pontzer of Hunter College discusses the model of contrained energy expenditure and the metabolic adaptations that accompany high levels of physical a…

00:57:48  |   Wed 06 Dec 2017
SNR #207: Alex Ritson - Research: Dynamic Fat Loss Rules & High vs. Low Reps

SNR #207: Alex Ritson - Research: Dynamic Fat Loss Rules & High vs. Low Reps

Alex Ritson is on the show to dive into two recent recent papers; one investigating the theories of dynamic fat loss models, and the other looking at the effect of low-rep vs. high-rep training for h…

01:01:54  |   Tue 21 Nov 2017
SNR #206: Alessandro Ferretti - Blood Glucose, HRV & Inflammatory Response to Diet

SNR #206: Alessandro Ferretti - Blood Glucose, HRV & Inflammatory Response to Diet

Nutritionist Alessandro Ferretti discusses data he has collected that may inform us as to the inflammatory response to diet and lifestyle, using markers such as blood glucose, heart rate variability …

01:08:33  |   Tue 14 Nov 2017
SNR #205: Brandon Roberts, PhD - Muscle Physiology & Bodybuilding Case Study (Research Breakdown)

SNR #205: Brandon Roberts, PhD - Muscle Physiology & Bodybuilding Case Study (Research Breakdown)

Brandon has a PhD in Muscle Biology and is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow researching muscle physiology related to hypertrophic adaptations. He is a published author or peer-reviewed research. In ad…

00:51:16  |   Tue 07 Nov 2017
SNR #204: Greg Nuckols - Research Breakdown: Concurrent Training & Fat Free Mass Index

SNR #204: Greg Nuckols - Research Breakdown: Concurrent Training & Fat Free Mass Index

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Greg Nuckols is on the show to review two recent research papers; one looking at concurrent training and the interference effect, and the other looking at the fat-free mass in…

00:36:28  |   Wed 01 Nov 2017
SNR #203: Arthur Lynch - FFM for Strength & HMB vs. Leucine

SNR #203: Arthur Lynch - FFM for Strength & HMB vs. Leucine

Arthur is an exercise physiology PhD researcher and international-level competitive lifter in the IPF. He is head powerlifting coach at Sigma Nutrition. His current research is based on HMB supplemen…

00:42:14  |   Wed 25 Oct 2017
SNR #202: Andrea Valdez: Insights About Coaching, Training & the Fitness Industry

SNR #202: Andrea Valdez: Insights About Coaching, Training & the Fitness Industry

Andrea Valdez has been an athlete her entire life. As a former competitive gymnast and long-time coach in the sport, she developed a discipline and respect for the powers that strong minds and bodies…

00:45:49  |   Tue 17 Oct 2017
SNR #201: Eric Helms - Anabolic Sensitivity & High-Protein Bulking [Research Breakdown]

SNR #201: Eric Helms - Anabolic Sensitivity & High-Protein Bulking [Research Breakdown]

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PhD researcher Eric Helms of Auckland University of Technology is on the podcast to breakdown two interesting research papers. We look at a paper on protein overfeeding…

00:54:16  |   Tue 10 Oct 2017
SNR #200: Saturated Fat Panel Discussion - Nadolsky, Guyenet, Masterjohn & Dieter

SNR #200: Saturated Fat Panel Discussion - Nadolsky, Guyenet, Masterjohn & Dieter

Our 200th episode is a special and unique one with an in-depth panel discussion on the topic of saturated fat. On the panel are Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, Stephen Guyenet PhD, Chris Masterjohn PhD and Bra…

01:33:49  |   Mon 02 Oct 2017
SNR #199: Ciaran Fairman - Exercise-Oncology: Effects of Exercise in Cancer Treatment & Survivorship

SNR #199: Ciaran Fairman - Exercise-Oncology: Effects of Exercise in Cancer Treatment & Survivorship

Ciaran Fairman, M.S. is currently working on his doctorate in the Kinesiology program at The Ohio State University. Ciaran received his M.S. in Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University, working i…

01:00:12  |   Mon 25 Sep 2017
SNR #198: Richard Nikoley - Ketosis: A Call For for Context & Sanity

SNR #198: Richard Nikoley - Ketosis: A Call For for Context & Sanity

Richard Nikoley is the man behind the blog Free the Animal, which as of 2016, contains over 4,000 posts and 100,000 comments from readers. He has written about his learnings on health, diet, and life…

00:47:15  |   Tue 19 Sep 2017
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