The People's Scientist

Today on The People's Scientist podcast I answer your questions on mental health and nutrition. When I polled my listeners on what topic they wanted to hear most about, it was about how nutrition and what we eat can be impacting our mood right now. Nutrition is very powerful because it is a way we can impact our health that is within our control. What we eat and what we drink can either be a slow poison or our best medicine. I cover details on caffeine, alcohol, sugar, fried foods, vitamin D, B vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids and more. IG: Dr.SCaligiuriTwitter: DrSCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriTikTok: Dr.SCaligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The People's Scientist podcast, I combine neuroscience and psychology and talk about the power of affect labelling or putting feelings into words. Surprisingly, this simple act may hold a lot of power in emotion regulation, communication, and negotiation. Emotional intelligence is a highly underrated and extremely important skill for everyone. In this episode, I discuss what is emotional intelligence and how we can obtain it. Tune in for all details!IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriTwitter: DrSCaligiuriTikTok: Dr.SCaligiuriKey References: Costafreda et al. Brain Research Reviews. 2008;58:57-70. Torre et al. Emotion Review.2018;10(2)116–124Chris Voss. "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The People's Scientist podcast, I have the great privilege of interviewing Dr. David Putrino, a neuroscientist based out of Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. Dr. Putrino combines physical therapy, neuroscience, and technology to better people's lives. He goes into detail on some innovative technology he has created to assist individuals in their recovery after injuries or events. During this COVID-19 outbreak, Dr. Putrino decided to use his skills and connections to help the frontline workers. He is an example of what makes NYC resilient. In this episode we speak about his research, what efforts he has contributed to COVID-19, what makes NYC a resilient city, and what other cities can learn from our experience. IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriTikTok: DrSCaligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The People's Scientist podcast, I continue to give us some positive stimulus on ideas to promote our mental well-being during our quarantine time. I have received quite a few requests in the last year to cover the scientific evidence of heat therapy on mental health. Heat therapy includes: sauna use, hot yoga, hot bath, hot shower, and cold adapted showers. Heat therapy is a mild physiological stressor which can cause adaptations to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. The HPA axis induces a stress response and tends to be hyperactive in anxiety and depression. So, heat therapy through its effects on heat shock proteins can induce a negative feedback loop to self inhibit the HPA axis. What does this mean? Heat therapy may reduce stress and promote mental health by inhibiting the HPA axis. Tune in for more details!IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The People's Scientist podcast, I provide some scientific evidence on how art can be a therapy for mental health. Art can be a physical expression of our unspoken emotions and feelings. As a result, clinical trials show great benefit for creating art as a means to open up and release some negative emotions. I also provide some neurobiology on why viewing art can be enjoyable and rewarding to us. Tune in for all the details. IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinked In: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriViewable art images: https://artsandculture.google.com/Dance Challenge Video: https://youtu.be/Id2VSYj_gM4Dance Challenge Tutorial: https://youtu.be/7tNYEr1uybU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The People's Scientist podcast, I provide some positive stimulus for us based on one of my passions in life, dance! I talk about the neuroscience of dance and how it is a highly underrated therapy for enhancing memory, cognition, mood, life satisfaction, interpersonal skills, and physical performance. I dive into how dance can change our neurobiology for the better. Tune in for all the details!IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of The People's Scientist podcast, I wanted to do a positive and light hearted episode during this time when we may be feeling stressed, anxious, and isolated during the COVID19 outbreak. So I provide some ideas on things we can do while stuck at home such as achieving our forgotten goals and also video games. The impact of video games on mental health has been controversial. But overall, the clinical trials on video games illustrate a benefit with moderate use. Some benefits include: enhanced social interaction, improved learning, rehabilitation, enhanced brain reward recruitment, neuroplasticity, and more. Tune in for all the details.IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriTikTok: Dr.SCaligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The People's Scientist podcast, I was asked, "what are some brain healthy foods?" I first had to ask myself, what is brain healthy? I concluded that brain healthy meant, the normal homeostatic functioning of our brain and prevention of disease. So, when I dove into the scientific literature, the most scientific evidence supported the benefit of The Mediterranean Diet and a reduced risk of dementia, depression, and stroke. In today's episode, I discuss the components of The Mediterranean Diet and how these foods and way of eating may promote brain health. IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriArt of the Brain Exhibit at Mount Sinai March 16: 6-8 pm: https://www.brainawareness.org/event/art-of-the-brain-exhibition/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The People's Scientist podcast, for episode 50, I have been asked by many of my listeners to cover the scientific facts on the outbreak of the coronavirus, COVID-19. So I am going to provide you straight facts coming from medical journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, The WHO, and The CDC website. Make sure to tune in to find out some important details on why this virus is getting a lot of attention, what we can do to prevent the spread of the virus, and how this is bringing together countries and making us more resilient. Some open access sources:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.htmlhttps://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200229-sitrep-40-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=7203e653_2Social Media:IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriTikTok: Dr.SCaligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy One Year Anniversary to The People's Scientist podcast! On episode 49, I dive into the clinical data on the antioxidant polyphenol resveratrol. Resveratrol is found in grapes, peanuts, berries, and red wine. The amount of resveratrol in red wine ranges from 1.3 - 14.3 mg/L. The doses in clinical trials are much higher and range from 5-2000 mg/day. As a result, clinical trials provide purified trans-resveratrol in pill form. The human data is conflicting on the health effects; however some studies show potential benefit for markers of longevity, heart disease, diabetes, and inflammatory disorders. For all the details, make sure to tune in!IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriTikTok: DrSCaligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of Valentine's Day this past Friday, I felt it was fitting to do an episode dedicated to the "love neuropeptide". Oxytocin has been sensationalized a bit; however, there is evidence to support its role in promoting social behavior, bonding, trust, cooperation, and enhancing feelings of attractiveness toward one's partner. However, oxytocin may also enhance negative feelings such as envy, gloating, and prejudice. For more details, make sure to tune in!IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinked In: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriTIkTok: Dr.SCaligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The People's Scientist podcast, I continue the Vitamin Miniseries with a B Vitamin, Folate. Folate plays an essential role in cell division and growth. So as a result, the parts of our body that undergo rapid cell turnover are most effected with folate deficiency. So we may see deficiency symptoms on our tongue, mouth, have stomach issues, and abnormalities with our red blood cells (anemia). I dive into which conditions folate is implicated in and how too much of folic acid may not be a good thing. Tune in for all the detailsIG: Dr.SCaligiuriTwitter: DrSCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistLinked In: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriTIkTok: Dr.SCaligiuriFood Fortification Initiative Website to learn the fortification practices of your country: http://www.ffinetwork.org/country_profiles/index.php Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever find yourself falling into a slump of being inactive, eating unhealthy, feeling unmotivated, and temporarily have feelings of depression? Well the root of all of this is the dopamine brain reward pathway. This pathway is activated by physical activity and regulates our feelings of motivation and ability to pursue our goals. Physical inactivity, unhealthy eating, weight gain, obesity, and addictive drugs can reduce the activity of this brain reward pathway and lead to feeling a lack of motivation and lack of an ability to pursue our goals. In this episode, I talk about how we can gain control of our brain reward pathway to keep us feeling motivated and reaching our goals. IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinked In: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriTikTok: Dr.SCaligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The People's Scientist podcast I dive into the scientific evidence on the neurobiology of taste and how taste sends signals to our brain to guide our actions to consume or avoid certain foods and drinks to ensure our survival. In particular, I focus on how sweet taste is reinforcing and activates our reward/pleasure brain regions. In contrast, high concentrations of bitter tastants can recruit the satiety and aversion brain centers. We use this neuroscience to help gain control of our eating behaviors and risk of diabetes. Tune in for all the details. IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr Stephanie CaligiuriTikTok: Dr.SCaligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of The People's Scientist podcast, I continue the Vitamin Miniseries and cover vitamin B5 (AKA: Pantothenic Acid). This obscure vitamin is less characterized versus other vitamins. We understand the importance of this vitamin in studies where vitamin B5 was eliminated from the diet of individuals. Vitamin B5 is important for mental health, energy, gastrointestinal health, skin health, and much more. Tune in for more details! IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriTikTok: Dr.SCaligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As cold and flu season are upon us, I felt it was timely to do an episode on one of the most popular supplements taken for cold and flu, Echinacea. Echinacea is a flower native to North America and has been touted for its immune boosting properties. Many cell culture, animal, and clinical studies have been conducted to see if Echinacea extracts can induce the immune system and reduce the onset or severity of a cold or flu. So come along this scientific rabbit hole with me and find out whether or not the claims are true. IG: Dr.SCaligiuriTikTok: Dr.SCaligiuriTwitter: DrSCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The People's Scientist podcast, I cover a timely topic for those of us that want to instill some New Year's resolutions. I cover some neuroscience and psychology behind how habits are formed. I discuss certain brain regions, neurotransmitters, and many examples. Using this knowledge, I provide some tips on how to more successfully instill new habits and how to eliminate unhealthful old habits. IG: Dr.SCaligiuriTikTok: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The People's Scientist podcast, I provide a recap of the wide array of topics covered in the year 2019. I have covered topics on neuroscience, nutrition, and advances in medical technology. I provide some highlights to the top 5 most listened to episodes on The People's Scientist podcast, and some scientific updates since the episode launch.Make sure to follow me on social media for some weekly updates:IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The People's Scientist podcast, Dr. Dennis Charney and I discuss some scientific evidence on ketamine as a rapidly acting anti-depressant in individuals living with treatment resistant major depression. Intravenous low doses of ketamine may have lasting anti-depressants effects of on average up to 19 days at a time. Ketamine may also reduce craving and rates of relapse in individuals living with cocaine addiction. We go into further details on mechanism of action and how nutrition may also play a role. Follow me on social media to see the papers I reference and for more tidbits of information on the week's topicIG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of The People's Scientist podcast, we are doing things a little bit differently, as I interview a guest scientist, Dr. Dennis Charney, on the topic of resilience, AKA the ability to bounce back. Dr. Charney is a physician, scientist, and the Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Charney is an expert on the science of resilience and mental toughness. His research has been cited over 150,000 times and he is the co-author of the book, Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges. In today's episode, we discuss the role of our genetics, particular brain regions, and examples of how we can increase our resilience starting today. For more details and to see the research articles we elude to, make sure to follow me on social media.IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 38, I cover the scientific evidence on the vitamin B3, niacin. Niacin's discovery has a rich history as it took scientists decades to prove that the epidemic of Pellagra was caused by niacin deficiency. Today, niacin is being investigated for its effects on longevity and successful aging. Niacin is converted into the essential signaling molecule NAD+. High dose niacin supplementation has been investigated for reducing cholesterol and heart disease risk; however results are controversial. Abnormal responses to niacin are implicated in Schizophrenia. I also discuss the impact of niacin on skin health and the best food sources. Tune in for the details!IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we dive into the function of estrogen and progesterone which go far beyond just female reproduction. A great amount of evidence is coming out on the neuroprotective effects of estrogen following an acute brain injury such as concussion or a stroke. Evidence also suggests that estrogen can induce fear memory extinction and reduces fear memory recall which can have important implications for post traumatic stress disorder. We dive into the effects of these hormones on the brain, mood, physiology, how to obtain healthy levels and more. IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The People's Scientist podcast, I share with you an update on the first approved clinical trial using CRISPR gene editing in North America for cancer therapy. This clinical trial aims to recruit 18 patients living with cancer to test the safety and efficacy of CRISPR gene editing the patients' T-cells to seek out and kills their own cancer cells. Follow me on social media to see the papers I mention and for more scientific updates:IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 3 of our Vitamin Miniseries we discuss the scientific evidence on Riboflavin. I share with you signs and symptoms of a riboflavin deficiency, who is at risk for a riboflavin deficiency, the function of riboflavin in our body, and the highest food sources of riboflavin.Follow me on social media to see the main papers I discuss in each episode:IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of the People's Scientist podcast, we cover some scientific evidence of cold therapies such as whole body cryotherapy and cold adapted showers on measures of oxidative stress, inflammation, and mood. The clinical evidence supports that cold therapy may have benefits for athletes, those living with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and depression. Tune in for all the details!IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we take a neuroscience perspective on type 2 diabetes. In this episode, I share a study published earlier this week of which I am a co-author, in the journal Nature. We elucidate how even though nicotine may feel pleasurable and rewarding, it can still send a stress signal to the medial habenula and pancreas. This signal causes an increase in blood glucose levels so we have the energy to fight or flight, which is our typical stress response. If this circuit is chronically activated by nicotine, it could increase the risk for type 2 diabetes. IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we dive into the clinical evidence on how adding garlic to the diet is associated with a lower risk of stomach and colorectal cancer. Garlic supplementation may induces some benefits for heart health, immunity, and inflammation. I also provide some suggestions on how to reduce garlic odor, the main deterrent to garlic intake, based on two scientific investigations.For papers on the week's episode and more information, see my social media accounts:IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last two decades bacteria have been detected in the brains of patients who died with Alzheimer's disease and in the atherosclerotic plaques of those with coronary artery disease. In today's episode, we further dive into how bacteria can induce and accelerate two of the most devastating chronic diseases and the latest science on how we can treat heart disease and Alzheimer's in the future.IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 2 of our Vitamin Miniseries, I share some evidence with you on the first vitamin ever discovered, thiamine. Thiamine is a B vitamin that plays an important role in our energy metabolism and nervous system functioning. Deficiencies in thiamine may be more common than we think. Tune in to this episode to hear what diets may increase our odds of deficiency, signs of deficiency, and what foods to eat to make sure we are getting adequate amounts.IG: Dr.SCaligiuriTwitter: DrSCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many news headlines in the last few weeks are stating that people are dying from e-cigarette use and that it is far more dangerous than initially thought. Is any of this true? Well in today's episode we dive into the CDC reports and many studies published within the last year that looked at the lung and cardiovascular effects of e-cigarette use to find out the truth.IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinked In: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 28, I delve into the scientific evidence published in the last six months since our first episode on intermittent fasting and time restricted eating. This way of eating goes against the nutritional dogma that we were taught for so long, ie: eating every 3-4 hours. But a lot of clinical evidence supports waiting longer in between meals for metabolic flexibility, induction of autophagy, reduction of inflammation, reducing metabolic disease, re-setting of our circadian rhythm, and more. Make sure to tune in for all the latest scientific evidence.IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the start of our requested miniseries where each episode we will discuss one vitamin or mineral, its function in our body, signs if we are deficient, food sources, and signs if we are taking in too much. These episodes will be dispersed throughout the podcast over the next several months. In episode 1 of this miniseries I introduce the history of vitamins and the scary lengths scientists went to in order to prove the necessity of vitamins to achieve health. I dive into the function of vitamin C and how it is essential for our defense against oxidative stress, for our skin and joint health, for our ability to generate energy from fats in our body (particularly important for those following a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, or calorie restriction), and our ability to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that individuals diagnosed with depression tend to have high levels of pro-inflammatory molecules and lower levels of omega 3 fatty acids in their body? In this week's episode we dive into some potential causes of depression with a particular highlight on inflammation. We also discuss clinical evidence on how omega 3 fatty acids can lower markers of inflammation and as a result, how omega 3 fatty acids may lower symptoms of depression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chia seed back in the 1990s was popularly known as the seed that grew in Chia pets. In today's day, chia seed is boasted for its high nutritional density. It is one of the highest known sources of the omega 3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and is a great source of fiber, antioxidants, and protein. Because of its nutritional content, it may have some great benefits and help individuals maintain a healthy diet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, broccoli sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and kale are a rich source of glucosinolates that can be converted to sulforaphane. Sulforphane has shown in cell culture, animals, and clinical trials to induce our Phase 2 detoxification enzymes. This could have potential implications for prevention of cancer and reducing inflammation. IG: @dr.scaligiuriFB: @ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: @DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of The People's Scientist podcast, Dr. Ferland and I discuss the scientific evidence of cannabis on chronic pain, sleep, appetite, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative disorders. We also discuss future areas that are in need of clinical investigation as well as the fine line between recreational and medical use. Dr. Ferland ends the episode off with some great simple advice on safe use of cannabis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode, I have brought on a scientific expert on Cannabis research, Dr Jacqueline-Marie Ferland. Dr. Ferland is a behavioral neuroscientist currently investigating the effects of cannabis on the brain. In this Part 1 episode, we dive into the details on THC, CBD, and their effects on our brain - the good and the bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of this highly requested episode of skincare trends I share scientific evidence on ways to enhance skin density, hydration, elasticity, and how to reduce sun damage. For example, I discuss the difference between taking hyaluronic acid as an oral supplement versus topical lotion application for skin health. We discuss the importance of collagen, vitamin C, and antioxidants for our skin health and youthful appearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 1 of this listener request episode, we discuss the molecular biology of skin hydration and what is required for skin homeostasis. We dive into the details of what our skin makes in order to keep hydrated, called natural moisturizing factors, what happens when we apply these compounds to our skin, and what we can apply to our skin to help seal in the hydration. We also discuss the new area of synthetic peptides that scientists are creating in order to mimic a botox-like effect in the skin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 18 I delve into the scientific evidence on alkaline water and the alkaline diet. Scientific evidence is in support that alkaline water can preserve bone mineral density and if alkaline water contains lithium, it may have a beneficial effect on mood. However, some health claims being made about alkaline water such as reducing cancer are not supported by scientific evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Electrochemically ionized water produces a rich source of atomic hydrogen. This is particularly popular in Japan. A lot of cell culture and animal studies illustrate that atomic hydrogen sequesters the particularly deleterious reactive oxygen species and does not affect normal homeostatic redox reactions in the body. So is hydrogen enriched water beneficial for inflammatory conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we cover the scientific evidence of why some people have low testosterone and what this means for their health. We also dive into the scientific evidence on how to naturally raise testosterone and promote healthy levels. In the program we also discuss the fascinating link of sleep and the glymphatic system to testosterone and Alzheimer's disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's listener request episode, we cover the scientific evidence on kombucha, a fermented, acidic and bubbly tea. Kombucha has gained a lot of popularity over the last several years and has been toted for many health benefits. But at the same time, people fear its safety as many case reports exist that implicate homemade kombucha in serious illness and even a death. So I take you though the clinical data to finally know the answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we talk about the effects of alcohol on our brain and body, cover the health effects of daily low dose alcohol, what is alcohol dependence vs. alcohol addiction, the hidden burden of alcohol dependence in women, and healthful ways to cope with anxiety. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Check out the Cut the Crap Podcast for healthful coping mechanisms and ways to achieve mental resilience https://shows.pippa.io/cut-the-crap-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many trials conclude the detrimental effect of fructose on our appetite and motivation to obtain more calories. But is high fructose corn syrup the same thing as fructose? Is it really that much different from regular table sugar? We dive into the details of this and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of The People's Scientist podcast, we discuss the scientific evidence of phytosterols, which are a plant's version of cholesterol. Phytosterols have been studied extensively since the 1950s and are making a resurgence as a medical treatment. But where can we find phytosterols and what are their health effects? Lsten on to find out!Link for phytosterol content of common foods:https://ndb.nal.usda.gov Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I take you through what cholesterol does for our body, explain the different types of cholesterol, what atherosclerosis is, and the latest scientific breakthroughs on how to reduce our risk of heart disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people claim that saturated fatty acids should be the primary source of fat in our diet as opposed to "inflammatory seed oils". I am an expert in this field and will cover if this statement is true and explain to you what fats are converted to in our body and what this means for our health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plant based diets that include vegetarian and vegan diets are associated with lower risks for cancer, heart disease, and all cause mortality. The number of times this has been replicated over and over is profound. But how do these diets reduce our risk? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the scientific evidence say about apple cider vinegar taken on a daily basis? It may have benefits for blood glucose regulation, appetite suppression, and anti-microbial effects. Listen on to find out the details! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.