The Proof with Simon Hill

Vegan vs Omnivore twins study | Christopher Gardner, PhD

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May 7, 2024
Lead researcher Christopher Gardner discusses his twin study on healthy eating, addressing critiques from nutrition spaces. Topics include vegan vs. omnivore diets, dietary patterns, study design, cardiometabolic markers, and response to criticisms from Peter Attia and Mark Hyman.
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ANECDOTE

Unplanned Timing of Release

  • The Netflix documentary and the study release were a year apart due to unforeseen editing time.
  • This unplanned timing created separate waves of media attention, surprising Christopher Gardner.
ANECDOTE

Netflix Blog Overstatements

  • Netflix's blog overstated some study findings, including increased life expectancy and heightened sexual drive.
  • Christopher Gardner clarified that some claims, like the sexual drive boost, weren't even part of the study.
INSIGHT

Exaggerated Disagreements

  • Scientists generally agree more than public disagreements suggest, especially when presented with all available data.
  • Disagreements and contention in nutrition are often amplified for entertainment value, obscuring underlying consensus.
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