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Do vitamin D supplements work? | Prof. Tim Spector and Dr. Federica Amati
Oct 10, 2024Vitamin D is the world’s favorite supplement. Governments around the world recommend people take the supplement for at least six months out of the year. But do we really need these pills? Do they even...
Recap: Mushroom nutrients and health benefits | Professor Tim Spector & Merlin Sheldrake
Oct 08, 2024Today we’re discussing mushrooms. Neither animal nor plant, mushrooms are entirely unique. Their novel chemistry provides us with powerful - and often surprising - health benefits. So, how can we take...
The truth about protein shakes, according to science | Dr Federica Amati
Oct 03, 2024Protein-rich diets have been popular for some time. Everything from chocolate bars to ice cream promises to be ‘high protein’. Influencers and media outlets seem to rave about the weight loss and musc...
Recap: The truth about ultra processed food | Dr. Chris van Tulleken and Tim Spector
Oct 01, 2024Today we’re discussing ultra processed food. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere. Many of us eat them over and over again without really understanding the detrimental impact they’re having on...
Simple ways to improve gut health | Dr. Karan Rajan
Sep 26, 2024Your body has two brains. And your second brain is your gut. Many think the “gut” is only the stomach - but it’s a network of organs, working together to regulate many different areas of health. When ...
Recap: Is honey really better than sugar? | Dr. Sarah Berry
Sep 24, 2024Today, we’re discussing sugar. It's well known that too much sugar is bad news. But for those of us with a sweet tooth, could swapping in natural sugar alternatives like honey be a healthier way to sa...
Which chocolate is the healthiest? | Spencer Hyman and Prof. Sarah Berry
Sep 19, 2024Humans have been in love with chocolate for thousands of years. But not all chocolate is created equal, both in terms of health and taste. In this episode, chocolate expert Spencer Hyman and Professor...
Recap: How to heal your gut health after taking antibiotics | Prof. Tim Spector
Sep 17, 2024Today, we’re discussing Antibiotics. These incredible medicines target bacterial infections and save countless lives, but they don’t discriminate - killing off our good bacteria and impacting our gut ...
Seed oils are not ‘evil’ - they could lower your risk of disease | Prof. Sarah Berry
Sep 12, 2024The internet is panicking that seed oils cause inflammation and disease. Yet, they're everywhere. Canola, sunflower, safflower oil - these are all seed oils. So why is there so much fear? And are any ...
Recap: How much coffee is bad for your health? | Prof. Tim Spector and James Hoffmann
Sep 10, 2024Today, we’re discussing the health benefits and potential harms of the world’s most popular drink - Coffee. We drink 2 billion cups of the stuff every day. But how much coffee is bad for your health? ...