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Big Science EnergyS2, Ep 9: CharcoalThis weeks episode is all about Charcoal!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https...2022-11-1447 minBig Science EnergyS2, Ep 8: Red Light TherapyThis weeks episode is all about Red Light Therapy!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.2022-10-3150 minBig Science EnergyS2, Ep 7: Colon BroomThis weeks episode is all about the Colon Broom! Here is the link to their website: https://colonbroom.comSubscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on...2022-10-1757 minBig Science EnergyS2, Ep 6: 10k StepsDo we need to take 10k steps a day? Listen in to find out!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at...2022-10-0353 minBig Science EnergyS2, Ep 5: NoomThis weeks episode is all about Noom!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https...2022-09-191h 03Big Science EnergyS2, Ep 4: NootropicsThis weeks episode is all about Nootropics!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https...2022-09-0554 minBig Science EnergyS2, Ep 3: Seed CyclingThis weeks episode is all about Seed Cycling!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com....2022-08-2245 minBig Science EnergyS2, Ep 2: Cross-FitThis weeks episode is all about Cross-Fit!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him at luke.andrew.sex@gmail.com.https...2022-08-0848 minBig Science EnergyS2, Ep 1: Body NeutralityThis week's episode is the SEASON 2 DEBUT and is all about Body Neutrality!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music. If you are interested in starting your own podcast or need someone to DJ an event, you can message him on IG or email him...2022-07-2554 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 32: Placebo EffectThis week's episode is the SEASON 1 FINALE and is all about the famous Placebo effect! Don’t worry, we’ll be producing content over on our Patreon for next few months, but in the mean time enjoy this episode on the reason why all these supplements might actually work! Let us know what you think or if you believe the Placebo effect actually worked for you!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for acce...2022-03-281h 00Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 31: AdaptogensThis week's episode is all about adaptogens! We are seeing these things across all of these popular nutrition supplements, but what ACTUALLY are they? Are they as science-fictiony as they sound, or are they real molecules that have potential as a therapeutic? Join Sydney and Lauren as they answer these questions, and many more, on these mysterious compounds!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!2022-03-141h 04
Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 30: Athletic GreensThis week's episode is all about the insta-famous supplement, Athletic Greens! Sydney and Lauren dive into the nutritional value of this greens supplement. They go into exactly what's in it and how it compares to cheaper multi-vitamins on the market. As if that isn't enough, there's a first-ever Microbiome corner full of fun facts about the probiotic component of the AG1 supplement. Tune in to learn more! Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access...2022-02-281h 05
Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 29: EstrogenHappy Valentine's Day to all of our listeners! To celebrate this Hallmark holiday of love, we're talking nerdy to you all about the hormone, estrogen! Did you know that estrogen is a class of chemicals, not just one singular molecule? What about how estrogen is just as important for male health as it is for females? Tune in to learn all about how this hormone is working overtime to keep you healthy! Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyF...2022-02-1456 min
Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 28: CaffeineThis week's episode is all about Caffeine! Have you ever wondered how your morning coffee actually makes you feel awake? What about all that hype around using it to enhance your athletic performance? Join Sydney and Lauren as they discuss the science around this stimulant. They'll go over caffeine metabolism and what it actually does to your body so that you can go forth feeling energized AND informed. Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for a...2022-02-011h 01
Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 27: Weight WatchersDue to popular demand, our episode this week is all about a very well known dieting program: Weight Watchers! Why is WW so popular among dieters and physicians alike? What is the point system and how does it work? Satisfy your hunger for more info and tune in as Sydney and Lauren discuss the science and personal anecdotes relating to this diet. Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we d...2022-01-171h 05Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 26: Fat! The Good, The Bad, and The SquishyHappy New Year from your fellow nerds at BSE Pod!! To ring in 2022, Sydney and Lauren wanted to dive into all things FAT. That's right, not how to necessarily lose it, but learning about why it's actually essential to your body's functions. In this episode, we'll learn about the differences between nutritional fat (that you eat) and body fat (that you squish). Consider this our cheeky anti-New Year Resolution episode ;) Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our...2022-01-031h 00
Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 25: GingerThis week's episode is all about ginger! No, not the gorgeous hair color that everyone wishes they had! Tis the season to talk ginger, the food! It has long been held in high regard for its medicinal and digestive benefits, but what we know is proven of this magic dietary aid. Join Sydney and Lauren as they explain what they know and what the experts have to say about it...P.S. Merry Christmas to all of our Big Science Energy listeners and Patreon members! Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access...2021-12-2050 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 24: Whole30This week's episode is all about Whole30! The Whole30 program is a popular fad diet that focuses on eliminating foods that commonly cause allergies or intolerances for 30 straight days. Not only that, but there's an entire page of foods on the restricted list that aren't known to cause inflammation or allergies. Join Sydney and Lauren this week as they go into the recent history of the Whole30 program and what medical experts say about it.Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com...2021-12-0653 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 23: TryptophanIt's Turkey week, folks! You know how you get really sleepy when you eat way too much turkey on Thanksgiving? No, just us? Well, on this week's episode Sydney and Lauren dive into the science behind tryptophan, the molecule who's become infamous for those holiday food comas. Come join us as we learn SO MANY FUN FACTS about this essential amino acid. Happy Thanksgiving, nerds! Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all...2021-11-2234 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 22: Warm-ups and StretchingThis week's episode is all about warm ups and stretching! Have you ever wondered, how necessary is it to do a warm up before a work out? What about the actual benefits of stretching? We wondered the same thing! Join us as we de-mystify the reasons that everyone tells you to incorporate them into your workout routines. Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!...2021-11-0857 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 21: Biotin & CollagenThis week's episode is all about Biotin & Collagen! Have you seen these as supplements all around your internet pages and wellness stores? If you thought that they were pretty similar, you're not alone! Sydney and Lauren dive into what these molecules actually are, why they're so important for your health, and how they're similar and different. Tune in to find out more!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our show and gain access to our show notes for each episode!patreon.com/bigscienceenergyFollow our Linktree for access to all the research we...2021-10-2553 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 20: The Microbiome feat. Doug Kenny, Ph.D.This week's episode is all about the microbiome with our good friend Doug Kenny, Ph. D.! Doug received his Ph.D. in Chemical Biology from Harvard University studying the cholesterol pathway and its interplay with our gut bacteria. Gut health is fascinating field of scientific research, so it's not surprising that we've started to see it as a subject of wellness trends as well. Sydney and Lauren get to ask Doug all the fun questions to figure out what's marketing and what's medicine. Tune in to hear the answers!Subscribe to our Patreon page to support our...2021-10-1158 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 19: ChlorophyllFall is here! Since there's no science (that we know of...) behind PSL's we wanted to dive into the reason for the season of color-changing leaves and a recent health trend. This week, Sydney and Lauren dig into the research of chlorophyll as a food supplement! You probably know chlorophyll as the green pigment in leaves, but did you know that there are claims on it having health benefits, too? Join us to find out more!Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcast...2021-09-2747 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 18: Juice CleansesThat's right! This week, Sydney and Lauren dive into the (sparse) primary literature on the science behind juice cleansing. Have you ever wondered what these "toxins" are that juice cleanses claim to get rid of? Did you know that your body has already adapted to detoxifying certain chemicals, without the aid of a cleanse diet? Join us as we dissect the science of cleansing so that you can be equipped with everything you need to know!Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcast...2021-09-131h 04Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 17: Apple Cider VinegarThis week’s episode is all about the mystical properties behind apple cider vinegar (or ACV). Vinegar has been around for thousands of years, how did apple cider vinegar become so popular as folk medicine? Is there any science that backs the claims people make about managing diabetes and improving your skin health? Sydney and Lauren dive into the research that has actually been done (and still needs to be done) on this caustic cure-all. Enjoy!Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFo...2021-08-3054 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 16: Blame it on the AlcoholThat's right! This week's episode of BSE focuses on alcohol! Most of us know about the fun part of drinking booze followed by the not-so-fun, dreaded hangover, but how much do we really understand about what alcohol is doing in our bodies? Sydney and Lauren are no strangers to this sneaky stuff, so they wanted to dive into its effects on metabolism, sleep and mental health (ever heard of hangxiety?). They also share research with you on the science behind wives' tales of curing hangovers, like having some hair of the dog. It's a fun one, folks!...2021-08-161h 14Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 15: Performance Enhancers (Olympic Edition Part 2!)It’s week two of the 2021 Summer Olympics, so Sydney and Lauren wanted to dive into the controversial topic of performance enhancers! Using drugs that boost your athletic abilities, or doping, is banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and enforced by the World Anti-Doping Code. The number of tests for banned substances continues to climb with each Game, and the list of doping agents is staggering. Sometimes, an athlete doesn’t even know they’ve ingested the substance before they test positive for it. So in this episode, we go into the rationale and biological mechanisms for some of the...2021-08-021h 06Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 14: RED-S Syndrome (Olympic Edition Part 1!)Athletes are known for pushing their body to the extreme in order to perform their best. Female athletes are particularly susceptible to overtraining. In this week’s episode, Sydney and Lauren discuss the dangers of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Syndrome (formerly known as the Female Athlete Triad). They also dissect the statement released by the International Olympic Committee on RED-S and give you some steamy science drama!! Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like ou...2021-07-191h 13Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 13: Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) OilHave you ever heard of MCT oil? You may have heard of coconut oil, but how does that relate to MCT oil? Does it promote healthy weight loss and can it be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases? On today's episode Sydney and Lauren explore some of the rumored benefits of this mysterious oil.Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music!https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5...2021-07-0552 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 12: The Ketogenic DietToday's episode is all about the very popular, but often controversial, keto diet! Lauren and Sydney dive into the pros and cons of this fad and why you should pay close attention to what diets claim to do for your body!Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music!https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw2021-06-211h 04Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 11: Why Women Should Lift ft. Brooke RosenbauerToday is a VERY special episode, Sydney and Lauren are joined by their very first guest, Brooke Rosenbauer! Brooke is a certified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, Les Mills National trainer, Reebok Community Impact leader, and best of all a fellow science nerd! Tune in to learn why weightlifting is great for everybody (especially women) as we debunk the theory that pumping iron makes you "bulky".Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music!2021-06-071h 02Big Science EnergyS1, Ep 10: Plant-Based MilksHave you ever wondered if plant-based milks are actually healthier than cow’s milk? In this episode, Sydney and Lauren discuss the nutritional benefits of cow’s milk versus popular milk alternatives like almond, soy and oat milk. Tune in to learn about the differences between them and how that can help you with your personal wellness goals. Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music!https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?s...2021-05-3157 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 9: Tart CherryDid you know that there's another variety of cherries called Tart Cherries? These are not your normal sweet fruit from the grocery store! Tart cherry juice and capsules have gained popularity over the years as as a solution for muscle soreness and insomnia. But how much scientific research has actually been done on these sour supplements? Join Sydney and Lauren as they find out!Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music!h...2021-05-2445 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 8: TurmericTurmeric isn’t just a yummy ingredient for cooking! It has been used for hundreds of years to reduce inflammation. Join Sydney and Lauren as they go over recent scientific data that describes exactly why turmeric might actually live up to the hype! Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you like our intro/outro music!https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IlsoQXrTJgRwEjndYb8Ek?si=xY7mQ55SR5aibQoNYKOsMw2021-05-1751 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 7: Sugars vs. SweetenersHoly sugar! Do you know how many ingredients humans have discovered and created over the years in order to sweeten our food and drinks? In this episode, Sydney and Lauren dive into the differences between natural sugars, natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols to hopefully give you more tools to decide what's best for you. *Content Warning: Sugar-free gummy bears might really mess you up down there*Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcastFollow Luke Sexton @SextonSounds if you...2021-05-1053 minBig Science EnergyS1, Ep 6: Muscle ScrapingDo you ever wonder why people are crowding around the jade rollers in the beauty aisle of the internet? Graston Technique, or other forms of muscle scraping, is a common practice in physical therapy sessions to alleviate pain. It also has a fascinating history that dates back to traditional Chinese medicine that is still used today! In this week's episode, Sydney and Lauren share their personal experiences with muscle scraping along with real research on it. Follow our Linktree for access to all the research we do on each episode!https://linktr.ee/BSEPodcast...2021-05-031h 00