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
What are Dietary Reference Intakes? Origins, Development & Use (SNP 26)
- RDA = Recommended Dietary Allowance
- AI = Adequate Intake
- UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level
- EAR = Estimated Average Requirement
#512: Alzheimer’s Disease – Drs. Ayesha & Dean Sherzai
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Alzheimer’s disease has a profound impac…
#511: Null By Design – When “No Effect” Doesn’t Mean No Effect
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Numerous nutrition studies present findings of “no effect,” but in…
#510: Social Comparison: Evidence on its Impacts & What We Can Do – Shannon Beer
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Social comparison theory, developed…
AMA: Coconut Oil, Raw Oats, Collagen, & More! (SNP 25)
- [02:16] How would you implement a calorie surplus for “bulking” in healthy trainees without compromising their health markers?
- [15:25] If you were to advise someo…
#509: Helping Clients & Patients Overcome Nutrition Confusion – Jono Steedman, APD
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There is no shortage of…
#508: Why Athletes Can Achieve High Performance During an Energy Deficit – Jose Areta, PhD
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Insufficient energy availability can significantl…
#507: Does a Higher Portfolio Diet Score Reduce Heart Disease? – Andrea Glenn, PhD
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The Portfolio diet is a nutritional approach that has garnered attention for its ability…
Listener Q&A: Homocysteine, MUFA, Healhty BMI, and more! (Preview)
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#506 Sports Nutrition: Translating Research to Practice – Andreas Kasper, PhD
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Navigating the intricate landscape of sports n…
#505: Oslo Diet-Heart Study: Cholesterol-lowering Diets & Cardiovascular Events
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The Oslo Diet-Heart Study was one of the earliest randomized controlled trials to …
#504: Vegetable Oil vs. Saturated Fat – Analysis of the LA Veterans Study
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In 1959 a landmark clinical trial, often ref…
#503: Lyon Diet Heart Study – Canola Oil, “Mediterranean” Diets & Minimizing Bias
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The Lyon Diet Heart Study (LDHS) is often cited as one of the pivotal studies th…
#502: Sydney Diet-Heart Study – Is Linoleic Acid Causing Heart Disease?
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- Past episodes referenced: Episodes 493, 481 & 317
- Further reading: How Diet Influences Heart Disease Risk
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The S…
Addressing Some Criticisms of Nutritional Epidemiology (SNP 23)
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About This EpisodeNutritional epidemiology has faced stro…
#501: Sex-based Training Recommendations: Evidence-based or Hype? – David Nolan, PhD
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The field of research exploring sex differenc…
#500 – The Big Unanswered Questions in Nutrition Science
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#499: How Sensory Cues Impact Food Choice & Behavior – Prof. Ciarán Forde
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Sensory cues, comprising taste, smell, texture, and appearance, serve as th…
The PREDIMED Trial – Controversy, Criticisms, & Lessons Learned (SNP 22)
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PREDIMED (Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea) is a landmark clinical tri…
#498: The PROPEL Trial & Weight Loss Interventions in Primary Care – John Apolzan, PhD
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The PROPEL (Promoting Successful Weight Loss…