Podcast · 230 episodes
ZOE Science & Nutrition
by ZOE · English
The world’s top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research and translate it into practical advice to improve your health & weight. Join ZOE Science & Nutrition, on a journey of scientific discovery. Hosted by Jonathan Wolf.
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Most replayed moment: The hidden dangers of hearing loss | Prof. Marcelo RivoltaHidden dangers of hearing loss from noise exposure, including early warning signs, social impacts, and links to brain health/dementia; practical prevention and what to do when hearing declines.29 Sep 2026 · 9 min
Most replayed moment: What your wearable is really telling you | Dr Malcolm FinlayHow wearables interpret HRV, heart rate, sleep consistency, and VO2 max—what the metrics mean and how to use personal trends to adjust training and stress management.22 Sep 2026 · 15 min
Most replayed moment: How to build a better breakfast | Prof. Ben Gardner & Tim SpectorHow to replace unhealthy, refined-carb breakfasts with real, fiber-rich foods and build a lasting breakfast habit. Guests: Prof.15 Sep 2026 · 14 min
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Most replayed moment: The hidden dangers of hearing loss | Prof. Marcelo RivoltaHidden dangers of hearing loss from noise exposure, including early warning signs, social impacts, and links to brain health/dementia; practical prevention and what to do when hearing declines.29 Sep 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Most replayed moment: What your wearable is really telling you | Dr Malcolm FinlayHow wearables interpret HRV, heart rate, sleep consistency, and VO2 max—what the metrics mean and how to use personal trends to adjust training and stress management.22 Sep 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
Most replayed moment: How to build a better breakfast | Prof. Ben Gardner & Tim SpectorHow to replace unhealthy, refined-carb breakfasts with real, fiber-rich foods and build a lasting breakfast habit. Guests: Prof.15 Sep 2026 · 14 min · 6 chapters
Most replayed moment: The hormone that controls your weight | Dr Andrew JenkinsonHow leptin (a hormone made by fat cells) regulates weight via the hypothalamus, and how “leptin resistance” from high insulin prevents the brain from sensing fat stores, driving hunger, low…8 Sep 2026 · 12 min · 6 chapters
Most replayed moment: The hidden battle inside your gut | Tim Spector & Nicola SegataA “hidden battle” in the gut microbiome—beneficial microbes act like “mini pharmacies” producing helpful metabolites, while harmful microbes can expand under the wrong conditions and drive…1 Sep 2026 · 15 min · 8 chapters
Most replayed moment: Can you really boost your immune system? | Professor Daniel DavisWhether you can “boost” your immune system, how it actually works, why “boosting” can be harmful, and what evidence supports immune-support actions.25 Aug 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
Most replayed moment: The things hiding in your food? | Professor Marion NestleFood additives in ultra-processed foods—how they’re approved, how safe they are, and why some (notably artificial colorings) may affect children.18 Aug 2026 · 15 min · 5 chapters
Most replayed moment: Why sleep may be the key to heart health | Dr Nour MakaremSleep health and circadian regularity as risk factors for heart disease, including hypertension, and practical steps to improve sleep timing and habits.11 Aug 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
Most replayed moment: Do you really need vitamin supplements? | David SeresWhether vitamin supplements are scientifically justified for healthy people, focusing on vitamin C, vitamin D, and multivitamins; why supplement marketing outpaces evidence; and what to do instead.4 Aug 2026 · 17 min · 7 chapters
Most replayed moment: The surprising science of weight loss | Alan Aragon & Professor Sarah BerrySustainable fat loss science, arguing that weight loss success depends on a net caloric deficit over time and on fixing “inputs” like sleep before diet tweaks; also explains why the scale can mislead…28 Jul 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
Most replayed moment: Why muscle gain matters more than weight loss | Vonda WrightMuscle gain and body composition matter more than scale weight loss. Dr.21 Jul 2026 · 15 min · 7 chapters
Most replayed moment: Omega-3: heart health hero or overhyped? | Dr. Bill Harris and Professor Sarah BerryOmega-3 fats (ALA, EPA, DHA) and whether they’re heart-health “heroes” or “overhyped,” including mechanisms, dosing, and controversies like atrial fibrillation (AFib). Guests: Dr.14 Jul 2026 · 16 min · 8 chapters
Most replayed moment: Why breast cancer screening should be personalised | Dr. Thais AliabadiBreast cancer screening should be personalized using lifetime risk rather than a one-size-fits-all age (US guidance starts at 40, but high-risk people may need imaging as early as 25–30).7 Jul 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
Most replayed moment: Blood pressure: the silent risk you shouldn’t ignore | Prof Tim SpectorBlood pressure explained as artery stiffening that keeps resting pressure high (hypertension), raising risk across the body as part of metabolic syndrome; monitoring and lifestyle/diet steps to lower…30 Jun 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
Most replayed moment: What The Science Says About Supplements | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah BerryThe episode explains why supplements exist, what science says about their benefits/risks, and how to decide when they’re actually useful versus marketing-driven.23 Jun 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
Most replayed moment: Easy Steps to Reduce Inflammation and Slow Ageing | Professor Janet Lord“Inflammaging” (chronic, low-level inflammation with age) and how it drives immune decline, frailty, and higher risk of dementia, cardiovascular disease, and cancer; episode also covers exercise and…16 Jun 2026 · 14 min · 5 chapters
Most replayed moment: How to Balance Sunlight and Suncream | Professor John McGrathSunlight’s “double-edged sword” for skin—benefits like vitamin D, mood, and possible cardiovascular effects versus risks like DNA damage, skin aging, and skin cancer—and how to balance it with…9 Jun 2026 · 14 min · 5 chapters
Most replayed moment: The Impact of Ultra-Processed Food on Young People | Dr Andy ChanUltra-processed food (UPF) exposure in childhood and young adulthood, its links to obesity and early-onset chronic disease/cancer, and practical ways to reduce UPF intake.2 Jun 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
Most replayed moment: Which Wellness Trends Are Worth Your Time? | Liz Earle & Dr Federica AmatiWellness trends and what’s evidence-based vs hype. Guests: Liz Hill, a wellness expert; Dr Federica Amati, a nutritional scientist.26 May 2026 · 15 min · 4 chapters
Most replayed moment: Ice Baths: Science or Fad? | Susanna Søberg & Prof Tim SpectorWhether cold water therapy (cold plunges, cold showers, wild swimming, cryotherapy) is science-backed or a wellness fad; how it affects the body and how to start safely.19 May 2026 · 13 min · 4 chapters
Most replayed moment: Is Our Food System Making Us Sick? | Prof Brian Elbel & Prof Tim SpectorPopulation health and how ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may drive overeating and gut-related illness; what individuals and governments can do.12 May 2026 · 14 min · 5 chapters
Most replayed moment: Do You Have High-Functioning Depression? | Dr Judith Joseph & Professor Sarah BerryHigh-functioning depression—people who look successful but feel numb, disconnected, and lack pleasure/interest (anhedonia).5 May 2026 · 14 min · 4 chapters
How 'boosting' your immune system increases inflammation and 4 ways to support balance instead | Dr Giulia EndersAnia Jastreboff (Yale Obesity Research Center) explains how GLP-1-based drugs (e.g., Ozempic/Wegovy, Mounjaro/Zepbound, and investigational retatrutide) work, what benefits extend beyond weight loss,…30 Apr 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 24 chapters
Most replayed moment: Fix Your Gut: Improve Your Mind | Dr Will BulsiewiczThe gut-brain connection—how gut symptoms can drive mood disorders, and how fixing gut health may improve mental health. Guests: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist.28 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 5 chapters