The Nutrition Science Podcast Dr. Adrian Chavez

Many people are considering plant-based diets for health, environmental, or ethical purposes. 

So this week I brought my friend Dr. Matthew Nagra to the show to discuss plant-based diets. Dr. Nagra is a long-time Vegan and also a Naturopathic Doctor who is very well versed in the science of this topic and does a great job of presenting the research about plant-based diets accurately. 

On this episode we discuss: 
Main reasons why one would consider adopting a plant-based dietPros and cons of adopting a plant-based dietNutrients of concern when going plant-based How to ensure you're meeting your nutrient needs on a plant-based diet Other considerations when going plant-based and more.

Tune in to the episode to learn more.

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Here is the complement multivitamin that Dr. Nagra mentioned on the show.
Complement Multivitamin

Sources Discussed in the Podcsat
Adventists Health Studies (large vegan population with lots of follow-up data) 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23836264/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4073139/

Diet and Heart Disease (Med. diet shows similar benefits to vegan) 
Vegan diets and IHD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36030329/
Mediterranean diet and IHD: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-017-1582-0


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Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! On this episode, I have a special guest Dr. Idrees Mughal on the show and we are going to be tackling one of the most persistent myths in nutrition: The Alleged Harmful Effect of Seed Oils.

In this episode, we discuss: 
Why seed oils have been demonized online so muchDo seed oils cause inflammation?Are they easily oxidized?Are they responsible for the obesity epidemic? Will cutting them prevent sunscreen? And more.

Tune in to the show to hear a masterclass on critically evaluating research and identifying misleading info .

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Saturated Facts  A Myth-Busting Guide to Diet and Nutrition in a World of Misinformation

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Citations: 
Dietary intake and biomarkers of linoleic acid and mortality: systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

The Effect of Canola Oil on Body Weight and Composition: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials

Biomarkers of Dietary Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Incident Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality

Effect of dietary linoleic acid on markers of inflammation in healthy persons: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Replacing Saturated Fats with PUFAS and Health Outcomes

Overeating Saturated Fat Promotes Fatty Liver and Ceramides Compared With Polyunsaturated Fat: A Randomized Trial
Exchanging Saturated Fatty Acids for (n-6) Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in a Mixed Meal May Decrease Postprandial Lipemia and Markers of Inflammation and Endothelial Activity in Overweight Men

Replacement of dietary saturated fat with unsaturated fats increases numbers of circulating endothelial progenitor cells and decreases numbers of microparticles

I am so excited to welcome a very special guest to the show today Dr. Arti Thagudu. Dr. Thangudu is a triple board-certified physician and is a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid disease the founder of Complete Medicine, a direct care endocrinology practice based out of Texas, and Hey Healthy, a company providing accessible and supportive diabetes and hormonal care for self-insured businesses. 
Dr. Thangudu is a wealth of information on a variety of topics, but I invited her on the show today to talk all about the thyroid because this is a hot topic that I often get questions about.

 So today, we are going to discuss: 
What the thyroid is and what it doesThe different types of thyroid diseases and the signs and symptoms of eachHow to test for thyroid disease Available treatments for thyroid disease Red flags to look out for to avoid thyroid misinformationNutrition and lifestyle strategies for improving thyroid healthYou can follow Dr. Thangudu on Instagram here: 
https://www.instagram.com/drartithangudu/

PLANTS ARE KILLING YOU AND SUCKING NUTRIENTS FROM YOUR BODY!! This is a common claim among "animal-based" diet proponents and it has caused a lot of confusion for people. 
So on this episode of the show I want to discuss the topic of anti-nutrients and toxic substances found in plant foods. In this episode we discuss
What the different compounds are that are classified as "plant toxins"  What foods these foods are found in How to reduce our exposure to these compuonds when appropriate How the fear-mongering around these compounds is harming poeple  And more. 
 
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Here are two papers outlining these topic in a lot more detail if you want to learn more. 
Is There Such a Thing as “Anti-Nutrients”? A Narrative Review of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds
Antinutrients: Lectins, goitrogens, phytates and oxalates, friends or foe?

Today we have another Q and A episode for you and we are going to be covering the following topics: 
How to choose the right milk for your nutritional needs  Whether or not it is nutirtionally better to choose whole wheat pasta vs. regular options The dangers of storing rice impoperly Microplastics and our health  Tune into the show to hear more. 
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On today's podcast we have special guest Dr. Nisha Patel. Dr. Patel is a physician who is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and who has been studying these medications as well as prescribing them to her patients for years and she shares her insight about all things weight loss meds. 
In this episode we discuss: 
The types of weight loss medications that are available How those medcations work  When someone would consider using a weight loss medication What are the things to look out for and be catious of Why weight loss medications should be used as one tool along wiith lifestyle habits This is a hot topic and I am excited to have Dr. Patel come on to share her knowledge with you all. 
You can follow Dr. Patel and learn more from here here: 
https://www.instagram.com/drplantel/