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Questions Answered in This Episode
- [01:22] Do “low-carbers” need less vitamin C?
- [14.56] If you were to advise a company to establish solid workplace health fundamentals, what would you tell them?
- [26.20] Which compounds typically found in animal products would be interesting to supplement for health and performance purposes in vegan/vegetarian populations?
- [40.09] In omega 3 supplementation studies it isn’t common to see a baseline measurement of omega 3 index. Why?
- [44.10] What is your process for preparing for a podcast and choosing topics?
- [49.53] Based on the current understanding, what is the most ideal diet for people to eat?
- [55.26] Is there any evidence that otherwise healthy people should be consuming Omega 3 supplements?
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- [01:37]Common claims and narratives
- [03:15]Historical context of dietary guidelines
- [21:57]Sugar industry influence on dietary research
- Glucose Peaks
- Some Pragmatic Considerations
The Hosts
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Dr. Alan Flanagan has a PhD in nutrition from the University of Surrey, where his doctoral research focused on circadian rhythms, feeding, and chrononutrition.
This work was based on human intervention trials. He also has a Masters in Nutritional Medicine from the same institution.
Dr. Flanagan is a regular co-host of Sigma Nutrition Radio. He also produces written content for Sigma Nutrition, as part of his role as Research Communication Officer.
Danny Lennon has a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, and he is the founder of Sigma Nutrition.
Danny is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Sports Nutrition Association, the global regulatory body responsible for the standardisation of best practice in the sports nutrition profession.
