
4 episodes

The Nutrition Science Podcast Dr. Adrian Chavez
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 122 Ratings
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Are you tired of nutrition misinformation?
Listen to this show.
In The Nutrition Science Podcast we debunk nutrition myths and help you to understand what the science says about nutrition and our health.
This show is hosted by Dr. Adrian Chavez who has a PhD in Nutrition Health Promotion and also features interviews with other experts from around the world.
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Collagen: A Superfood Supplement or Another Wellness Fad?
Collagen has become one of the most popular supplements on the market over the last few years and is being touted for a range of potential benefits, including skin, joints, digestive health, and even weight loss.
In this episode, we will examine some of these claims and review the research on collagen to discuss whether or not this is a worthwhile supplement to include in your routine or another misleading wellness fad.
Here is the link to the online supplement store I discuss on the podcast.
Supplement Store
Links to Articles
Collagen for Skin
Collagen for Osteoarthritis
Collagen for Join Injury and Muscle Growth
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Really a Safe Alternative to Sugar?
Artificial sweeteners might be one of the most controversial topics in nutrition. Some people claim that they are dangerous and others will say that they are perfectly safe.
In today's episode we are going to discuss some of the most recent research on artificial sweeteners that has been published in the last few years that has actually caused me to change my mind a little on the topic recently.
Here are the citations to the studies I cover in the episode:
Acute blood sugar responses
Longer term consumption and weight and glucose intolerance -
Study on sucralose from Huberman podcast
More sucralose studies:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31258108/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8880058/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30535090/
Microbiome:
Individual response study published in 2022
Artificial sweeteners luminal cancers
Another sweeteners study that showed no functional impact on the microbiome
Cardiovasciular Disease
Low calorie sweetened beverages and cardiovascular disease
Artificially sweeted beverages vs. sugar sweetened beverages
NutriNet Sante Study of individual sweeteners
Cancer
Meta analysis showing no cancer risk, but increase all-cause mortality
Review on specific cancer types
NutriNet Sante Study that got headlines earlier this year
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Understanding Forms of Evidence in Nutrition
Welcome back to another episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast. In this episode we discuss the different forms of evdience in nutrition and how we can utilize each of these types of evidence to help us make decisions about our health.
We talk about why people's stories are often flawed, the limitations of scientific research, and more. Tune in to learn more! -
Nutrition is a Science, Not an Opinion
Nearly everyone has an opinion on nutrition.
Listening to everyone's opinion will leave you confused and overwhelmed.
So how do we know what to listen to and who to trust?
In this episode, I discuss the difference between opinion-based and evidence-based nutrition.
And discuss why you must get your information from people providing evidence for their claims and not just giving their opinion.
Customer Reviews
Finally a trustworthy source
Dr. Chavez discusses facts about nutrition and health and does not seem to be wanting to sell a product. I really appreciate him taking the time and I hope he continues his podcast.
Adrian is a wealth of information
I actually love how they are shorter episodes. He’s a great educator and I’m excited to keep listening and learning.
Science-based information
With all of the “influencers” spouting bad nutritional information, it’s great to hear a reasonable voice who backs it up with cited research.