Sigma Nutrition Radio

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle. But since the 1800's, human activities have ...

13 Jul 20221h 14min

When it comes to specific questions related to diet and health for women, there is often a shortage of consensus answers from research, for a variety of reasons. In addition, there are clearly aspects...

7 Jul 202254min

This is a preview of the second episode in a new series called "Nutrition Science Explained", in which members of the Sigma team will take a concept commonly mentioned in discussions about nutrition s...

4 Jul 20227min

Folate (also known as viatmin B9) actually relates to a collection of folates; both natural dietary folates and synthetic forms, primarily folic acid. This folate/folic acid that is consumed via the d...

28 Jun 20221h 12min

A recently published study by Klatt and colleagues examined the impact of choline supplementation alongside DHA supplementation, versus DHA supplementation alone, on DHA status in pregnancy. It is kn...

22 Jun 20221h 11min

In this episode Alan and Danny aim to address the idea that you shouldn't eat vegetables, or that they aren't beneficial. We will specifically look at a number of claims that relate to: The claim t...

15 Jun 20221h 35min

This is an "ask me anything" (AMA) episode, with Prof. Stuart Phillips of McMaster University. Prof. Phillips takes questions on protein intake, sources, muscle function, and healthy ageing. To listen...

13 Jun 202217min

Consuming a healthy diet during pregnancy is an obvious and accepted recommedation. However, what exactly is a "healthy diet" in this context? In addition, there are specific nutrients which are cruci...

7 Jun 202255min