#181Have you heard about Vitamin D? Has someone ever told you that you need it and it's really important? Have you ever wondered why? And have you ever wondered what the heck THE SUN has to do with Vitamin D? Well rise and shine it's time to finally get to the bottom of this.References from this Episodehttps://www.chemistryworld.com/features/shining-a-light- ... Show More
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
Sep 2020
ELI5 Vitamin D - what do you mean it's not a vitamin?
How does the body get vitamin D from the sun? Why is vitamin D not actually a vitamin? Why do we need it? What foods are high in vitamin D? What happens if we get too much? Why are there so many types of vitamin B (e.g. B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, etc), but only one type of some other vi ... Show More
7m 28s
Feb 2023
Ep 113 Vitamin D: The D stands for drama
<p>There is no shortage of ailments that vitamin D has been claimed to prevent or cure - various types of cancers, heart disease, COVID-19, diabetes, an assortment of autoimmune conditions, just to name a few. What is it about this micronutrient that leads people to behold it as ... Show More
1h 36m
Mar 2021
#39 - The Great Vitamin D Debate with Georgi Dinkov, Danny Roddy, Kate Deering & Matt Blackburn
<p>Last week I caught up with Kate Deering, Matt Blackburn, Danny Roddy and Georgi Dinkov to chat about vitamin D supplementation.</p><p>In this podcast we will address both sides of the supplemental Vitamin D debate.</p><p>A few notes for the listening audience.</p><p>Vitamin D ... Show More
2h 14m
