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.
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- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 592
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
#497: Are Food Frequency Questionnaires Reliable?
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Food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) have…
SNP21: Sick Individuals and Sick Populations
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In 1985 a paper titled “Sick Individuals and Sick Populations” was published in the Internat…
#496: ATBC Cancer Prevention Study – Crucial Lessons
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The Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention Study (ATB…
#495: Circadian Clocks in Muscle & Exercise as a Time Cue – Prof. Karyn Esser
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The field of circadian biology has long been…
#494: Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial
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The Multiple Risk Factor…
#493: The Keys Equation – How Dietary Fats Impact Blood Cholesterol
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One of the most important…
SNP20: The Cumulative Exposure Model of LDL-C & Heart Disease
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It has been cl…
#492: How Does Weight Cycling Impact Long-term Health?
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Losing at least 5% of one’s initial body weight is associated with improv…
#491: Do High Protein Intakes Cause Insulin Resistance?
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There has been interest in, and debate about, how protein intake impacts metabolic health, particular…
#490: How Does Exercise Impact Beta-cell Function in Type 2 Diabetes? – Mark Lyngbæk, MD
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About This Episode: The management of type 2 diabetes has long been a challenge, but a new study conducted by researche…
What is a Causal Risk Factor? (AMA with Alan)
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We've just released a lengthy 'ask me anything' episode, where Dr. Alan Flanagan addressed specific listener questi…
#489: Inequalities in Diabetes Outcomes for African & Caribbean Communities – Prof. Louise Goff
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In the UK, there is a threefold higher incidence of type 2…
#488: Does Time of Day Impact Hunger, Appetite & Satiety?
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The topic of whether hunger and satiety are affected by the time of day has gene…
#487: Weight Cutting in Combat Sports – Jordan Sullivan
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“Weight cutting” is a common practice in weight-class ba…
#486: Blood Glucose Spikes: How High is Too High? – Mario Kratz, PhD & Nicola Guess, PhD
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Peaks in blood glucose (or “…
#485: Does Menopause Alter Appetite?
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Menopause is commonly associated with hormonal changes and physical symptoms, such as hot flashes, m…
SNP18: What is a Healthy Low-Carb Diet?
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#484: Is Metabolic Adaptation an Illusion? – Eric Trexler, PhD
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Metabolic adaptation refers to the process by which the body adjusts its metabolism in response to c…
#483: What are the Effects of Very High Fiber Intakes?
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The benefits of consuming a higher fiber diet have been consistently…
#482: Carbohydrate Quality & Health – Andrew Reynolds, PhD
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In the last couple of decades, carbohydrates have experienced an increasing amount o…