

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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Nov 11, 2014 • 59min
Dr. Karl Nadolsky - Understanding Testosterone, Thyroid & the Adrenals
Endocrinologist Dr. Karl Nadolsky gives the truth about hormones that are commonly misinterpreted or mispromoted: testosterone, thryoid, cortisol and insulin. Show notes

Nov 4, 2014 • 1h 29min
Richard Nikoley - Fighting Against Low-Carb, Ketogenic & Paleo Dogma
Richard Nikoley of FreeTheAnimal.com is on the show talking about the problems with dogmatic view around low-carb, ketogenic and Paleo diets. We also discuss the importance of the microbiome and the emergence of resistant starch and prebiotic fiber as a means to imrpove gut health. Note: Contain explicit language.

Oct 21, 2014 • 56min
Sohee Lee - Reverse Dieting, Rapid Fat Loss and Messing Up
Sohee Lee is on the show talking about rapid vs slow fat loss, rebounding, reverse dieting, restrictive dieting, messing up and the importance of making your bed! Sohee is a New York City-based coach and writer. She is a Stanford University graduate, a nationally qualified NPC bikini competitor and is NSCA-CSCS certified. Show notes

Oct 14, 2014 • 46min
Dr. Spencer Nadolsky - Lifestyle Medicine & the Sensible Approach to Diet
Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, DO is on the show talking about lifestyle medicine, using evidence in practice, how to think about carbs and dietary fat. Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is an family physician who specializes in weight loss (bariatric medicine) and cholesterol (lipidology).

Oct 7, 2014 • 59min
Eric Helms, PhD - Dieting & Critical Thinking for Physique and Strength Athletes
Eric Helms is on the show to talk about nutrition considerations for physique athletes, body builders and strength athletes. Eric is competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter, and has a strength & conditioning based PhD. Eric's a coach for raw powerlifters, natural bodybuilders, and serious weight lifters of all walks of life with Team 3D Muscle Journey. Show notes

Sep 23, 2014 • 1h 5min
Liz Lipski, PhD - Inter-Individual Response to Diet
Professor Liz Lipski of Maryland University of Intergrative Health is on the show to discuss the differenes in inter-individual response to diet. Show notes

Sep 16, 2014 • 53min
Mark Alexander - Why Everyone Should Do Resistance Training
Mark Alexander of Efficient Exercise is on the show to talk about the importance of resistance training, how it can by done by anyone both efficiently and safely, and how ARX technology can play a role in that.

Sep 9, 2014 • 58min
Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD - Performance Supplementation, High Intensity Training & Chronic Low-calorie Dieting
Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD is on the show to talk about performance-enhancing supplementation, high intensity training and the metabolic adaptations to chronic low-calorie dieting. Show notes

Sep 2, 2014 • 52min
Marc David - Psychology of Eating & Food Behaviours
This week's guest is Marc David, founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. We discuss why what we eat is only half the story of good nutrition. We get into topics like the effect of physiological state on digestion, attitude to food, behaviours around food, mind-body nutrition, food "addiction", and binge eating.

Aug 26, 2014 • 1h 5min
Michael Ruscio - Probiotics, Prebiotcs and SIBO
Michael Rusio, BNMDP/NMCC gives a breakdown of all the big issues related to the gut microbiome that could be sabotaging your health. Probiotics, prebiotcs, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), parasite infections, stomach acid, and the hygiene hypothesis are all discussed. Show notes


