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
#529: Addressing Popular Claims About Cholesterol, Dietary Fat and Heart Disease
In episode 529 of Sigma Nutrition Radio, we discuss all things related to cholesterol, atherosclerosis, heart disease, and dietary fat. The discussion extensively covers the impact of LDL cholesterol…
#528: Is Unprocessed Red Meat Problematic for Our Health?
The consumption of red meat, specifically the distinction between unprocessed and processed varieties, has been a subject of considerable debate in nutritional science and public health. There is a f…
#527: How to Prevent & Treat Hypertension – Dr. Mohammed Alo, DO
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a silent yet prevalent health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Often going unnoticed until significant damage has been done, hy…
#526: Eating Rate, Food Texture & Satiation – Marlou Lasschuijt, PhD
Food science and behavior are intimately connected. One critical but often overlooked facet of this connection is food texture and its substantial impact on eating behavior and energy intake.
Food te…
#525: Cholesterol-Lowering Medication – Dr. Paddy Barrett
Cholesterol-lowering medications, particularly statins, play a pivotal role in reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and apolipoprotein B (apoB) concentrations, which are causal marker…
#524: Strength & Fitness Levels for Reducing Chronic Disease Risk & Promoting Health Ageing – Jordan Feigenbaum, MD
When aiming for healthy aging and reducing chronic disease risk over the lifecourse, exercise, specifically a combination of resistance training and cardiorespiratory fitness, has a fundamental role …
SNP29: Athletes & Plant-Based Diets – Evidence & Application in Practice
Contemporary society is witnessing a growing interest in, and embracing of, plant-based diets. Numerous athletes are now gravitating towards such dietary choices, motivated by concerns for health, pe…
#523: How Trustworthy is the Food Frequency Questionnaire in Evaluating Dietary Intake? – Deirdre Tobias, ScD
The Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) stands as a cornerstone in nutritional research, offering valuable insights into dietary patterns and habits over a specified period. Despite its widespread use…
#522: Does Personalized Nutrition Outperform General Dietary Advice?
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“Personalized nutrition” has been promoted as an approac…
#521: How Does Coffee Impact Our Health?
The relationship between coffee and health is complex, encompassing areas like blood lipids, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, anxiety, and depression. Coffee has an interesting nut…
#520: How Exercise Impacts Appetite, Food Intake and Adiposity – James Dorling, PhD
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Have you ever wondered how exercise affects our appetite and energy inta…
SNP28: How To Eat for Longevity
In a world flooded with claims, advice, and recommendations on how to extend our lifespan, the buzz around various diet approaches, supplement regimens, and lifestyle hacks is deafening. But amidst t…
#519: Eating Disorders: Inpatient Treatment & Challenges – Helen West, RD
- NHS - National Health Service (UK)
- CAMHS eating disorder unit - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service
- Tier 4 Services - CAMHS services are organized through a tiered syste…
#518: Nutritional Geometry, Philosophy of Science & A Case for Reductionism – Prof. David Raubenheimer & Jonathan Sholl, PhD
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There has been much debate about the role of nutritional reductionism …
#517: Reflecting on Ten Years of Lessons
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Sigma Nutrition is ten years old this week!
Over this time, I’m grateful for a wealth of…
#516: How to Read Nutrition Studies (Become Confident in Critically Appraising Research)
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Navigating the vast landscape of research literature, particularly in the realm of nutrition science, presents numerous ch…
AMA: Do Low-carbers Need Less Vitmain C? Does Omega-3 Supplementation Actually Benefit Us? & More (SNP 27)
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- [01:22] Do “low-carbers” need less vitamin C?
- [14.56] If you were to advise a company to establish solid workplace health fundamentals, what would you tell them?
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#515: Does Dietary Fat Quality Causally Affect Atherosclerosis Risk? – Jacob Christensen, PhD
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The question of whether dietary fat quality causally affects atherosc…
#514: Plant-derived Fatty Acids – Ella Baker, PhD
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There is a lot of interesting research going on related to plant-derived…
#513: Kidney Stones & Diet – Deepa Kariyawasam, RD
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Kidney stones, crystalline deposits formed within the kidneys, pr…