#566: Can We Maintain Weight Loss? Pharmacology and Behavior – Tara Schmidt, RD
GLP-1 receptor agonists have changed the landscape of obesity treatment, offering levels of weight loss once thought unattainable without surgery. But what happens after the weight is lost? And can we...
10 Jun 202551min
#565: How Zinc Insufficiency Impacts Inflammation, Immunity & Aging – Prof. Emily Ho
Zinc is an essential micronutrient that often flies under the radar, despite being vital for hundreds of enzymes and transcription factors involved in immunity, antioxidant defense, and DNA repair. A ...
3 Jun 202544min
#564: Is Protein's Appetite-Suppressing Power Overstated?
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the commonly held belief that protein is the most satiating macronutrient. It's an idea that shows up frequently in both clinical guidance and popular nutriti...
27 Mai 20251h 11min
#563: The Financialization of the Food System – Prof. Martin Caraher
Global food systems have been increasingly subjected to financial speculation, leading to adverse consequences for growers, consumers, and public health. But what are the systemic vulnerabilities that...
20 Mai 202544min
SNP40: Do Seed Oils Cause Inflammation & Chronic Disease?
Seed oils have recently become a hotly debated topic in nutrition, fueled by sensational claims on social media. In this episode, the central theme is examining whether seed oils are truly harmful or ...
13 Mai 202514min
#562: How to Detoxify Yourself – Quack Asylum Special
In this Quack Asylum episode, Danny and Alan critically examine the claims surrounding "detoxification protocols" – specialized diets, cleanses, or supplements marketed to eliminate toxins from the bo...
6 Mai 20251h 20min
#561: Emulsifiers in the Modern Diet: Health Risk or Harmless Additive?
Emulsifiers are a ubiquitous component of the modern food supply, found in everything from salad dressings and dairy products to pastries and sauces. Traditionally regarded as safe by regulatory agenc...
29 Apr 202550min
#560: Neurodiversity & Nutrition: Choline, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Beyond – Emma Derbyshire, PhD
Nutrition is increasingly being considered as a modifiable factor that may influence neurodevelopmental outcomes. While severe deficiencies in certain nutrients are known to have dramatic effects, the...
22 Apr 202545min
