Podcast Episodes

Do vitamin D supplements work? | Prof. Tim Spector and Dr. Federica Amati

Vitamin D is the world’s favorite supplement. Governments around the world recommend people take the supplement for at least six months out of the ye…

1 year, 9 months ago

Recap: Mushroom nutrients and health benefits | Professor Tim Spector & Merlin Sheldrake

Today we’re discussing mushrooms. Neither animal nor plant, mushrooms are entirely unique. Their novel chemistry provides us with powerful - and ofte…

1 year, 9 months ago

The truth about protein shakes, according to science | Dr Federica Amati

Protein-rich diets have been popular for some time. Everything from chocolate bars to ice cream promises to be ‘high protein’. Influencers and media …

1 year, 9 months ago

Recap: The truth about ultra processed food | Dr. Chris van Tulleken and Tim Spector

Today we’re discussing ultra processed food.

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere. Many of us eat them over and over again without really unde…

1 year, 9 months ago

Simple ways to improve gut health | Dr. Karan Rajan

Your 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 togethe…

1 year, 9 months ago

Recap: Is honey really better than sugar? | Dr. Sarah Berry

Today, 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 sug…

1 year, 9 months ago

Which chocolate is the healthiest? | Spencer Hyman and Prof. Sarah Berry

Humans 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 ep…

1 year, 9 months ago

Recap: How to heal your gut health after taking antibiotics | Prof. Tim Spector

Today, we’re discussing Antibiotics. These incredible medicines target bacterial infections and save countless lives, but they don’t discriminate - k…

1 year, 9 months ago

Seed oils are not ‘evil’ - they could lower your risk of disease | Prof. Sarah Berry

The internet is panicking that seed oils cause inflammation and disease. Yet, they're everywhere. Canola, sunflower, safflower oil - these are all se…

1 year, 10 months ago

Recap: How much coffee is bad for your health? | Prof. Tim Spector and James Hoffmann

Today, 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…

1 year, 10 months ago