How to avoid summer weight gain in kids

The science of hydration and the electrolytes you actually need

Eight glasses a day. An ounce per pound. A pinch of salt in your water. Everyone has a hydration rule, and most of them came from somewhere other than the research. This live episode was recorded in f...

28 Elo 29min

Why is everyone talking about L-Theanine?

877. L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea leaves, is having a moment with longevity enthusiasts and menopause influencers alike, promoted to calm anxiety, clear brain fog, improve sleep, and slow ag...

26 Elo 11min

Vitamin K2: Is a supplement a good idea?

876. There's no vitamin F or G. After E, we jump straight to K, and that quirk is a hint that this nutrient is more complicated than it looks. Vitamin K isn't one thing. It's a whole family of compoun...

19 Elo 14min

Touching GRAS: What 'generally recognized as safe' really means

On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify an...

15 Elo 12min

Could eating more calcium lead to kidney stones?

874. If you're prone to kidney stones, you've probably been told to cut back on calcium. If you're worried about your bones, you've been told to get more. So which is it?Turns out it's a false choice....

12 Elo 11min

Do food dyes cause hyperactivity?

8 Elo 13min

Can these foods remove plastics from your body?

874. Some wellness articles promise that certain foods can flush plastics and forever chemicals out of your body. In this episode, Monica tracked down the actual studies behind those claims, looking a...

5 Elo 13min