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Sigma Nutrition Radio

May 31, 2016

Episode 123: Donald Layman PhD, professor emeritus at the University of Illinois, discusses the "leucine threshold" and activation of the mTOR pathway, amino acid oxidation and why MPS drops 2-3 hours after that peaking even when protein remains being fed.

Dr. Layman is professor emeritus at the University...


May 24, 2016

Episode 122: International Powerlifting Federation world champion and world record holder Brett Gibbs is on the show to discuss mindset, programming philosophy, success and failure, and preparation for the upcoming world championships.

Brett was born and raised in New Zealand but has recently moved to Canada, where he...


May 17, 2016

Episode 121: Graeme Close PhD discusses nutrition strategies that he has researched and employed with professional jockeys in order to allow them to make weight more safely, perform better and improve their overall health.

Originally a Professional rugby league player, Graeme is now a Reader in Applied Physiology &...


May 10, 2016

Episode 120: Kevin Folta PhD, is a horticulture professor at the University of Florida. Dr. Folta is passionate about spreading the word of good science, especially on misunderstood topics like genetic modification.

Kevin Folta is a professor and chairman of the horticultural sciences department at the University of...


May 3, 2016

Episode 119: Krista Casazza PhD, discusses myths surrounding obesity, the role of epigenetics and the importance of the musculoskeletal system in weight loss maintenance and metabolic health.

Dr. Casazza is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama.

Working with the pediatric...