This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of antioxidants. What are they? Is it just magical stuff they put in sport drinks and workout supplements? Can you find it in snake oil?
Jul 6
How can chemistry teachers learn from each other?
Great teaching doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in community. In this bonus BCCE Community Conversation preview, Melissa talks with chemistry educator Dr. Joanne Stewart about communities of practice: groups of educators who come together to share ideas, solve problems, and ... Show More
33m 7s
Jul 2
Ask a Chemist: Is Silicone actually safe? (and other questions)
What happens when some listeners challenge one of our past episodes? This week we’re revisiting our silicone episodes after several listeners pointed us toward new research. Along the way we answer questions about mosquito wristbands, waterproof mascara, stubborn adhesives, and w ... Show More
35m 50s
Nov 2025
SNP45: Antioxidants – What You Need To Know
This is a Premium-exclusive episode of the podcast. To listen to the full episode you need to be subscribed to Sigma Nutrition Premium. What exactly are "antioxidants," and why do they get so much hype? We often hear that blueberries, dark chocolate, and red wine are healthy beca ... Show More
13m 47s
Aug 2022
The Sketchy Supplement Industry
If you think you need to stock up on supplements, listen to this. This episode features audio from Dietary Supplement Snake Oil, Are Calcium Supplements Safe?, and Black Raspberry Supplements Put to the Test. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to thi ... Show More
12m 15s
Jan 2024
Q & A: Stool Tests, Athletic Greens, Electrolyte Supplements, and You are What You Eat Documentary
<p>Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! Today we are going to be doing another Q and A and we are discussing some topics that I have been getting a lot of questions about recently. We are going to cover: </p> <ul> <li>Stool testing and whether it is worthwhile</li> <li ... Show More
19m 34s
