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 #117: Prof. Julia Rucklidge - Role of Micronutrients in Mental Health & Psychiatric Disorders
Episode 117: Professer Julia Rucklidge from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand discusses some of her research looking at using micronutrient provision in the treatment of mental health disor…
SNR #116: Prof. Kevin Tipton - Nutritional Support for Injuries, Protein Metabolism & Optimal Protein Distribution
Episode 116: Professer Kevin Tipton from the University of Stirling discusses nutritional interventions for injured athletes, protein intakes, and the importance of protein timing and distribution fo…
SNR #115: Dr. Quinn Henoch – Physical Therapy for Athletes, Movement Screening & Addressing “Butt Wink”
Episode 115: Physical therapist Dr. Quinn Henoch discusses the crossover between strength training & physical therapy, movement screening, muscle tightness vs. muscle shortness, butt wink, squat dept…
SNR #114: Ryan Doris – Adapting to Succeed, Self-Responsibility for Failure & What Being Elite Means
Episode 114: Ryan Doris of De Novo Nutrition discusses adapting to situations to be successful, learning and operating out of necessity, self-responsibility, discipline & confront the brutal facts.
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SNR #113: One Thing To Improve Your Life
Episode 113: A collection of the best guest answers to the question "if you could advise people to do one thing each day that would improve their life in some aspect, what would that one thing be?".
SNR #112: The Best Way To Be Wrong
Short mini-episode from Danny on the concept of how to be wrong and how to critisize arguments without being a "hater".
SNR #111: Grace Liu, PhD - Probiotics, Fiber & Creating a Healthy Gut
Episode 111: Grace Liu, PhD discusses some of her work in creating a better microbiome composition in clients through diet, supplementation and testing.
Grace's training includes 4 years in plant bio…
SNR #110: Nanci Guest, RD - Nutrigenomics in Health & Athletic Performance
Episode 110: Nanci Guest, RD discusses some of her doctoral research into nutrigenomics and athletic performance. We also get into the role of nutrigenomics in creating personalized nutrition recomme…
SNR #109: Ben Esgro, RD - Physiology, Abuse of Science & Silver Bullet Theory
Episode 109: Ben Esgro of De Novo Nutrition discusses the complexity of physiology, how using science can be abused and the pitfalls of silver bullet theory.
SNR #108: Your Mentality Towards Nutrition - Lessons From Eric Helms
Episode 108: In this episode we have an excerpt from Eric Helms' book; The Muscle & Strength Pyramid, in audio format. This section talks about your mentality towards nutrition.
SNR #107: Brad Dieter, PhD - Science Driven Nutrition & Putting Research in Context
Episode 107: Brad Dieter, PhD from Science Driven Nutrition is on to discuss the pitfalls in interpreting nutritional science, the importance of statistics, research on supplements and what a good nu…
SNR #106: Rick Miller, RD - The Role of Beta-Casein Proteins in Digestion & Health
Episode 106: Registered dietitian Rick Miller discusses the research on the potential effects of two variants of the beta-casein proteins found in milk on digestion & gastointestinal symptoms.
SNR #105: Prof. John Cryan - How Gut Bacteria Affect the Brain & Behaviour
Episode 105: Professor John Cryan discusses some of his lab's breakthrough work on the microbiome and how it affects all aspects of the brain, including mood, behaviour, and potentially clinical issu…
#104: The Evidence-based Approach to Muscle Growth - Brad Schoenfeld, PhD
Brad Schoenfeld, PhD discusses various issues related to the research around muscle hypertrophy, nutrient timing and fasted cardio, as well as the correct way to view evidence-base…
SNR #103: Alberto Nunez - Dieting Considerations For Bodybuilding
Episode 103: 3DMJ coach Alberto Nunez in on the show to discuss what considerations that natural bodybuilding competitors should take regarding nutrition.
SNR #102: 10 Impactful Lessons From This Past Year
Episode 102: To kick off the new year, I reflect on some of the most important resources and lessons I have learned over the past year, including snippets of wisdom from books I’ve read, podcasts I'v…
SNR #101: Andy Morgan - Being a Better Coach and Prioritization via the Muscle & Strength Pyramids
Episode 101: Andy Morgan is on the show to talk about how to become a better coach and some of the principles behind the Muscle & Strength pyramids created by Eric Helms.
SNR #100: Ciaran O' Regan - Working With Athletes, Operating by Principles & The Learning Process
Episode 100: To mark the 100 episode milestone, I chat with my good friend Ciaran O' Regan. Ciaran is a sports scientist, strength & conditioning coach and a heavyweight amateur boxer.
SNR #99: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky - Medications & Weight Gain
Episode 99: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky returns to the show to talk about what medications can cause weight gain and how to potentially find alternative options.
SNR #98: Lee Hamilton, PhD - Effect of Omega 3 on Muscle Mass & Metabolic Function
Episode 98: Lee Hamiton, PhD, of the University of Stirling is on the show to discuss the impact of omega 3 fatty acids on muscle function & metabolic health via inflammation & insulin sensitivity.