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Sep 17, 2019 • 35min

#299: Mark Hopkins, PhD – Compensatory Eating, Exercise-induced Weight Loss & Energy Balance Homeostasis

Dr. Mark Hopkins is a lecturer in nutritional physiology at the University of Leeds, UK. His research focuses primarily on the physiological mechanisms of appetite control, and the interaction between diet, physical activity and appetite control. This includes examining the physiological and behavioural responses to dietary and exercise-induced weight loss. Mark is a member of the Association for the Study of Obesity, the British Association of Sport & Exercise Science and The Nutrition Society. Show notes: https://sigmanutrition.com/episode299/
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Sep 10, 2019 • 42min

#298: David Zeevi, PhD – Genes of Gut Microbes & Inter-Individual Variation in Glucose Response

David Zeevi is an independent research fellow at Rockefeller University in New York. His current work focuses on developing computational methods for studying microbial ecology in the human gut and in the marine environment, and its contribution to human and environmental health. Previously he completed his PhD at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel under Prof. Eran Segal, studying the human microbiome and its effect on host health and personalized nutrition. He was lead author on two important studies to come from the lab, published in Nature and Cell respectively. SHOW NOTES: https://sigmanutrition.com/episode298/
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Sep 3, 2019 • 1h 6min

#297: Cliff Harvey, PhD – Carbohydrate-Restriction, Ketosis & Neuroprotection

Cliff Harvey has a PhD in Nutrition from Auckland University of Technology (AUT), with his research focus being on ketosis, ketogenesis, and individual responses to diet. His research interests include MCTs, keto-induction, “keto-flu”, and finding appropriate carbohydrate intake for individuals based on their metabolic state, activity and ethno-genetic factors. He is a Registered Clinical Nutritionist in New Zealand, with over 20 years of experience as a practitioner. Cliff was one of the very first practitioners to begin prescribing and working with low-carb, high-fat (LCHF), ketogenic, and lower-carb, higher-protein diets in the late 1990s. Cliff is the founder of the Holistic Performance Institute. SHOW NOTES: https://sigmanutrition.com/episode297
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Aug 27, 2019 • 1h 20min

#296: Alan Flanagan – Circadian Entrainment, Chronotypes & Chrononutrition

Alan Flanagan is currently a PhD researcher at the University of Surrey, UK. His research is in the general field of chrononutrition, with a specific focus on how calorie distribution and timing may impact health & energy balance. Alan has a Masters in Nutritional Medicine, also from the University of Surrey. Alan is also a qualified lawyer, practising in Dublin, Ireland before embarking on his PhD. SHOW NOTES: https://sigmanutrition.com/episode296/
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Aug 21, 2019 • 49min

#295: Ben House, PhD – How Much of a Surplus Do Advanced Lifters Need for Optimal Muscle Gain?

Ben House has a Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin. Ben has worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Nutritionist since 2006. He is currently the owner and founder of Functional Medicine Costa Rica, where he hosts courses, mentorships and retreats. House has numerous publications in peer reviewed scientific journals such as The International Journal of Obesity, has presented his work at multiple international conferences, and lectures regularly on health and nutrition at The University of Texas.   SHOW NOTES: https://sigmanutrition.com/episode295/
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Aug 12, 2019 • 56min

#294: Nicola Guess, PhD, RD - Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes Nutrition

Nicola Guess, a Registered Dietitian with a PhD from Imperial College London, specializes in dietary management of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. In this conversation, she discusses the vital role of insulin in glucose regulation and individual dietary strategies for managing diabetes. Nicola highlights the impact of low-carbohydrate diets, the critical connection between significant weight loss and diabetes remission, and the effectiveness of continuous glucose monitoring. She also shares insights from the Virta Health trial and addresses the hype around dietary supplements for glycemic control.
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Aug 7, 2019 • 40min

#293: Jessica Setnick, RD – Orthorexia: Positive vs. Pathological Nutrition

Jessica Setnick background in human behavior (she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from The University of Pennsylvania) combined with her expertise in dysfunctional and disordered eating (she is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree and writes books and articles about eating disorders). A Certified Eating Disorder Dietitian and CEDRD Supervisor, Jessica is the author of The Eating Disorder Clinical Pocket Guide and Eating Disorders Boot Camp. She is a co-founder of IFEDD, the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians.
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Jul 31, 2019 • 47min

#292: Prof. Alexandra Johnstone, PhD – Appetite Control, Satiety & Diet Interventions

Prof. Alexandra Johnstone is recognized as a leading innovative UK researcher within the field of human appetite control and specifically, the role of dietary protein. She is a Professor at The Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. She has published an extensive list of studies to assess the impact of diets on the body and the mind and to investigate how different meals and drinks affect our appetite, health and wellbeing. SHOW NOTES: https://sigmanutrition.com/episode292/
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Jul 24, 2019 • 1h 7min

#291: Gab Fundaro, PhD – Gut Microbiome, Bacterial Diversity & the Impact of Diet & Probiotics

Click here to subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro is a coach and science communicator for Renaissance Periodization coach. Dr. Fundaro is a former Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Georgia Gwinnett College, and holds a PhD in Human Nutrition. In This Episode We Discuss: - Bacertial diversity: eveness & richness - What is an “optimal” gut microbiome composition - How rapidly does it change on changing diet? - Relationship between microbiome and disease states: which way around does this occur? SHOW NOTES: https://sigmanutrition.com/episode291/ Click here to subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium
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Jul 15, 2019 • 1h 13min

#290: Menno Henselmans & Eric Helms, PhD - Diet Breaks, Calorie Cycling & Muscle Retention

Click here to subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium In This Episode We Discuss: How low is “too low” for low calorie days? How much do very low calorie days or fasting impact muscle retention? Is there a physiological benefit to diet breaks and refeeds? Eric is currently a Research Fellow at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. His work is focused on training and nutrition interventions that could have implications for bodybuilders, powerlifters and other strength athletes. Eric has many peer reviewed publications and currently has many ongoing research projects and collaborations. Previously, Eric completed his PhD at AUT. He also holds a BS in fitness and wellness, an MS in exercise science, and a MPhil in sports nutrition. Once a former business consultant specialized in advanced statistical data analysis, Menno has MSc from the University of Warwick (UK) in that area. Menno’s background in science and statistics helped him to develop a unique way of approach questions in fitness. Menno is a published academic author and has spoken at some of the world’s biggest evidence-based training conferences and events. SHOW NOTES: https://sigmanutrition.com/episode290 Click here to subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium

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