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, and the common foods that are rich in vitamin C. Furthermore, they explore its use as a preservative and potent ... Show More
Sep 3
Which chemistry lessons have stuck with us? (Happy Chemiversary!)
What happens when a chemist and a non-chemist make a podcast together for seven years? Which chemistry lessons stuck, which episode ideas spectacularly refused to cooperate, and does Jam still count as a layperson after all this time? Joined by returning guest Claire, Melissa and ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 27
Can water air-condition your house?
What exactly is a swamp cooler, and why can it beat the heat in Arizona but leave you sweaty and betrayed in Houston? How can an air conditioner run on water, what does humidity have to do with its effectiveness, and could an icy new invention help prevent overloaded power grids? ... Show More
31m 44s
May 2020
#054 Vitamin C: Oral vs. Intravenous, Immune Effects, Cancer, Exercise Adaptation & More
<p>In this episode, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses all things vitamin C. This episode covers oral bioavailability, intravenous vitamin C bioavailability, immune cell function, common cold and other viral infections, lung function, sepsis, pneumonia, inflammation, intravenous vitami ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 2019
If You Use Vitamin C in Your Routine (And Who Doesn't?), This Episode is Mandatory
You're likely already using a vitamin C in your routine, but do you know what it's actually doing to your skin? And why you should be using it, other than to brighten your complexion? We're taking a deep dive into the buzzy skincare ingredient and chatting about vitamin C's many ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2021
Vitamin C with Patrick Holford
Patrick Holford, nutrition expert, leading spokesman, and author of 46 books, joins us to discuss the benefits and effects of supplementing vitamin C.Today, Holford shares the studies of vitamin C, why we need it, and how it has helped during the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss wha ... Show More
15m 59s