It’s been years since our first (and, until now, only) vitamin-centric episode on scurvy, and we’re thrilled to be dipping our toes back into these nutritious waters with this episode on folate. Have you ever wondered why folate is important or what the difference is between folate and folic acid? Or maybe you’re curious about this vitamin’s discovery and th ... Show More
Aug 18
Ep 219 The Brown Recluse: Fearsome foe or slandered spider?
Few spiders hold the dubious honor of name recognition among the general public. Most that do, like black widows, Australian funnel-web, the Goliath birdeater, are renowned not for their cute colors or weaving skills but for being fearsome, dangerous predators. The brown recluse ... Show More
58m 40s
Aug 4
Ep 218 The Lowdown on Statins
Last week, we set the stage by breaking down the science behind cholesterol: how it moves through our body, why it causes disease, and when we discovered the link between LDL and atherosclerosis. This week, armed with that knowledge, we’re asking the big question: what do we do a ... Show More
1h 10m
Mar 2021
All About Vitamin B12: Part 2
More on that elusive and highly desirable vitamin B12. This episode features audio from The Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin B12, The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage for Kids, Pregnancy, and Seniors, and The Best Type of Vitamin B12: Cyanocobalamin or Methylcobalamin?. Visit the vid ... Show More
19m 7s
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
Jul 2024
Vitamin C: Myths, Facts, and Daily Needs
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<p>In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam delve into captivating and practical fun facts about vitamin C. They discuss the recommended daily intake, its role in preventing scurvy, the surprising regulations on food labels, ... Show More
31m 35s
Nov 2023
A Blueprint to Better Nutrition
<p>Welcome back to another episode of the Nutrition Science Podcast! Today, we discuss my philosophy and framework towards approaching nutrition. In this episode, we discuss how to set up your nutrition to lose weight, improve your health, and be flexible and sustainable to maint ... Show More
31m 17s
Aug 2021
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 19
Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we take a look at a wide variety of topics including a condition known as syncope (fainting), how to prevent ulcerative colitis, and how to avoid repeat visits eating unhealthy hospital food. This episode features audio from How to Prevent F ... Show More
19m 24s