Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors represent complex, multifaceted challenges that affect individuals across all demographics, yet they remain widely misunderstood and under-recognized. These issues often extend beyond the stereotypical images associated with eating disorders, touching everything from rigid “clean eating” obsessions to the normalized extremes of diet culture.
IGF-1 and Diet: Cause For Concern? (SNP36)
IGF-1 (Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1) has emerged as a hot topic in health and nutrition discussions, often linked to longevity, cancer risk, and metabolic health.
#544: Genetic Variants and Response to Nutrients – Martin Kohlmeier, MD PhD
Listen Here: For a full list of apps, go here. Or simply search “Sigma Nutrition” in your app of choice.Or listen directly on the Sigma website here. Introduction In the realm of nutrition science, individual differences are more profound and impactful than many realize. For decades, we’ve developed dietary recommendations with a “one-size-fits-all” approach, assuming that most people respond similarly to specific nutrients. But Dr. Martin Kohlmeier, a pioneer in precision nutrition, challenges this very notion. How might an individual’s genetic makeup alter their need for certain nutrients? With advances in nutrigenetics, we’re beginning to see how personalized nutrition could …
#513: Kidney Stones & Diet – Deepa Kariyawasam, RD
Deepa Kariyawasam is a specialist renal dietitian and clinical lead of the London Kidney Network. She is based at the Department of Dietetics in King’s College Hospital, London.