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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 592
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
SNR #137: Luis Villasenor - How to (Successfully) Implement a Ketogenic Diet for Body Composition & Strength
Episode 137: Ketogains founder Luis Villasenor explains how to set-up a ketogenic diet correctly, discusses common mistakes and smashes misconceptions about all sorts of concepts related to ketogenic…
SNR #136: Do You Need To Rotate Your Protein Sources?
Episode 136: Answering a listener question: “If someone was to only use set sources of protein i.e. chicken and whey. Would they still see the same benefits as to someone who has a more varied approa…
SNR #135: Nicola Rinaldi, PhD - Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Episode 135: Nicola Rinaldi, PhD discusses the causes, treatment interventions and science of hypothalamic amenorrhea. Hypothalamic amenorrhea is a condition in which menstruation stops for several m…
SNR #134: Are BCAAs Worthless?
Episode 134: Answering the question of whether branched-chain amino acid supplementation is a worthy consideration for gym trainees and athletes.
SNR #133: Emma McCrudden - Vegan & Vegetarian Athlete Nutritional Programming
Episode 133: Performance dietitian Emma McCrudden of the University of British Columbia discusses important considerations for implementing evidence-based nutrition programs with vegan or vegetarian …
SNR #132: Tony Gentilcore - How to Be an Effective, Successful Coach
Episode 132: Tony Gentilcore discusses his philosophy on coaching, what skills are vital to effective coaching, strategies to develop as a coach, mistakes that coaches can often make and how to help …
SNR #131: Dan Pardi, PhD - The Human Operating System & Developing a Philosophy for Health
Episode 131: Dan Pardi, PhD discusses all sorts of concepts related to the philosophy of health, including; using tech and tools to improve behaviuors, mindset over tools, research on PERMA and apply…
SNR #130: Menno Henselmans - Menno’s Contest Prep, Ab-Libitum Dieting & Making Fat Loss Manageable
Warwick (UK) in that area.
Menno's background in science and statistics helped him to develop Bayesian Bodybuilding. The Bayesian method goes beyond the scientific system. It is not just a method of …
SNR #129: Chris Masterjohn, PhD - Glycation, Oxidative Stress & The Protective Effects of Glucose and Insulin
Episode 129: Chris Masterjohn, PhD discusses the role of carbohydrates and insulin in endogenous antioxidant systems, oxidative stress and misconceptions on glycation.
Chris is currently Assistant Pr…
SNR #128: Martin MacDonald - Carbohydrate Tolerance, Rapid Fat Loss & Protein Timing
Episode 128: Martin MacDonald evaluates the latest protein research discussions, the concept of carbohydrate tolerance, and conservation of muscle mass with large calorie deficits. Martin is the foun…
SNR #127: Sarah Doyle - Behaviour Change, Body Image Psychology & Investing in the Process
Episode 127: Sarah Doyle of The Better Life Project discusses the how to develop habits, create change, set goals, and cultivate a healthy relationship with food in ourselves and others.
SNR #126: Melissa Davis, PhD - Principles of Nutrition & Training Periodization for Women & Weight-Class Athletes
Episode 126: Melissa Davis PhD of Renaissance Periodization discusses the most important dietary and training principles to consider when planning nutrition and training periods.
Currently Melissa is…
SNR #125: Cassandra Forsythe PhD, RD - Amenorrhea, Cellulite & Low FODMAP Diets for IBS
Episode 125: Cassandra Forsythe PhD, RD discusses the factors that cause loss of the menstrual cycle, what can be done about cellulite and the potential for low FODMAP diets in treatment of IBS.
Cass…
#124: Brent Ruby, PhD - The Human Ceiling of Energy Expenditure
Brent Ruby PhD, discusses his lab's fascinating work on the upper limits of energy expenditure, markers of over-training vs. real-world performance, and the role of environm…
SNR #123: Donald Layman, PhD - Leucine Kinetics, mTOR Activation & the Anabolic Response to Protein
Episode 123: Donald Layman PhD, professor emeritus at the University of Illinois, discusses the "leucine threshold" and activation of the mTOR pathway, amino acid oxidation and why MPS drops 2-3 hour…
SNR #122: Brett Gibbs - Powerlifting Meet Preparation, Making Weight & Insights into a World Champion Mindset
Episode 122: International Powerlifting Federation world champion and world record holder Brett Gibbs is on the show to discuss mindset, programming philosophy, success and failure, and preparation f…
SNR #121: Graeme Close, PhD - Nutritional Strategies for Jockeys to Make Weight, Perform Better & Improve Health
Episode 121: Graeme Close PhD discusses nutrition strategies that he has researched and employed with professional jockeys in order to allow them to make weight more safely, perform better and improv…
SNR #120: Kevin Folta, PhD - An Evidence-Based View of Genetically Modified Foods
Episode 120: Kevin Folta PhD, is a horticulture professor at the University of Florida. Dr. Folta is passionate about spreading the word of good science, especially on misunderstood topics like genet…
SNR #119 - Krista Casazza, PhD - Obesity Myths, Epigenetics of Obesity & Role of Muscle in Weight Loss
Episode 119: Krista Casazza PhD, discusses myths surrounding obesity, the role of epigenetics and the importance of the musculoskeletal system in weight loss maintenance and metabolic health.
Dr. Cas…
SNR #118 - Caoileann Murphy, PhD - Protein Distribution, Per Meal Dosing & Muscle Protein Balance
Episode 118: Caoileann Murphy PhD is on the show to discuss protein metabolism, distribution and recommendations on per meal vs. daily basis.
Caoileann has a PhD in exercise physiology, focusing on p…