Sigma Nutrition Radio
Danny Lennon
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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Sep 15, 2015 • 57min
SNR #87: Dr. Brendan Egan - Anabolic Resistance, Sarcopenia & The Importance of Muscle
Episode 87: Dr. Brendan Egan, PhD. from University College Dublin is on the show to discuss the concepts of net muscle protein balance, sarcopenia, anabolic resistance, interventions to overcome this and supplements like phosphatidic acid, HMB, creatine, leucine-enrichment.
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Sep 10, 2015 • 59min
SNR #86: Mike T. Nelson, PhD - Metabolic Flexibility, Fasting vs. Ketosis & Low Glycogen Training
Episode 86: Mike T. Nelson, PhD. discusses metabolic flexibility, shifting between fuel sources, lactate, ketones, fasting and "train low, compete high".
Aug 11, 2015 • 1h 5min
SNR #83: Shawn Wells - Supplement Quality: Fish Oil, Whey Protein, Probiotics & Prebiotics
Episode 83: Shawn Wells discusses the good and bad of the supplement industry, red flags when it comes to selecting supplements, markers of good products and the importance of gut health.
Jul 28, 2015 • 54min
SNR #81: Joseph Agu - Protein Synthesis, Amino Acids & Pre-bed Casein
Episode 81: Nutritionist and doctoral researcher Joseph Agu is on the show to discuss pre-bed casein, protein quality, absorption rates of different whey supplements and the usefulness of branched-chain amino acids.
Jul 22, 2015 • 51min
SNR #80: Dr. Susan Kleiner, PhD - Performance Nutrition for Women in Strength & Power Sports
Episode 80: Susan Kleiner, PhD., is on the show to discuss how female trainees should optimally fuel themselves, problems with low-carbohydrate diets and how many athletes undereat.
Jul 16, 2015 • 55min
SNR #79: Eric Helms - Nutrition For Powerlifters
Episode 79: 3DMJ coach Eric Helms returns to the show to discuss important nutrition considerations for powerlifting.
Jul 6, 2015 • 46min
SNR #78: Greg Nuckols - "Bulking", Recovery & How Stress Affects Your Gains
Episode 78: Powerlifter Greg Nuckols of Strengtheory is on the show to discussing eating to gain weight and strength, recovery strategies, the importance of sleep and how stress affects your gains.
Jun 30, 2015 • 55min
SNR #77: James Krieger - The Data Behind NEAT, Gluten & Reporting of Dietary Intake
Episode 77: James Krieger discusses issues around weight regulation, non-exercise activity thermogenesis, self-reporting of food intake, calorie counting, gluten and the glycaemic index.
Jun 23, 2015 • 58min
#76: Nicole Avena, PhD - Hedonic Eating, Food Reward & Claims About "Sugar Addiction"
Neuroscientist Nicole Avena discusses hedonic eating vs. caloric need, food addiction, and sugar addiction. They explore the impact of food on the brain and behavior, the neurobiology of eating and the food reward system. They also delve into the role of sugar in food addiction and obesity. The challenges of sustaining weight loss and overcoming food addiction are addressed as well.
Jun 16, 2015 • 50min
SNR #75: Armi Legge - The Reality of Dieting, Building Habits & Staying in Shape Whilst Travelling
Episode 75: Armi Legge of Evidence Mag is on the show to discuss why fat loss comes more difficult to some people, how to stay in shape whilst travelling, how to build habits and the place of fitness in your overall life.
