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.
Episodes
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Jan 13, 2015 • 1h 3min
Bryan Chung, MD - Protein Synthesis vs. Hypertrophy & Evidence-Based Fitness
Dr. Bryan Chung, MD and PhD researcher, talks about evidence-based fitness, problems with the fitness and nutrition industry, the issue of calories, metabolic advantages of certain diets, psychology of dieting and game-changing research on the relevance of muscle protein synthesis as a proxy measure for hypertrophy.
Jan 6, 2015 • 1h
Dominic Munnelly - Nutrition for Crossfit Performance & Female Trainees
Dublin-based trainer & competitive CrossFit athlete Dominic Munnelly is on the show to talk about where CrossFit fits in to the health & fitness industry, some of the criticisms it faces, considerations for female trainees & differences in nutrition for performance vs. nutrition for body composition.
Dec 23, 2014 • 1h 2min
Kamal Patel - Research Methodology & the Hierarchy of Evidence
Co-founder and director of Examine.com, Kamal Patel, is on the show to discuss research methodology, how to think about research, the hierarchy of evidence and how we can use all this to decide what potential diet and supplement decisions we can take. Show notes
Dec 16, 2014 • 1h 30min
Dan Pardi, PhD - Sleep, Circadian Rhythms & the Importance of Light & Dark
Stanford University sleep researcher Dan Pardi talks about how sleep affects everything, circadian biology and the importance of light and dark cycles. Show notes
Dec 9, 2014 • 55min
Phil Graham - Using Science in Health & Bodybuilding Coaching
Phil Graham is on the show to talk about how he applies science to his coaching to get amazing health and physique results with his clients.
Dec 2, 2014 • 1h 10min
James Hanley - Lessons on Personal Training, Coaching & Running a Gym
James Hanley is the man behind Revolution Fitness. RevFit has two facilities in Dublin, offering semi-private strength training. James held several national drug free powerlfiting records and was the Irish Drug Free Powerlifting Associations overall points champion in 2010. He was the 2013 IPO National Champion at 90kg.
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).
