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In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Leigh Baxt to examine the current peptide trend in the wellness industry. The scientists explore what peptides are and how they function in the body, while discussing the rigorous drug development process that legitimate therapeutics undergo. Dr. Baxt provides expert insights into the regulation of peptide products and the significant safety concerns associated with unregulated peptide use. Throughout the conversation, the experts emphasize the critical importance of scientific data and safety evidence when evaluating peptide therapies, helping listeners distinguish between evidence-based treatments and potentially dangerous wellness trends.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mf_mwIvMyQA

Disclaimer: Dr. Baxt represents herself and not her employer on this platform and all views expressed are her own.

(00:00) Intro & Public Health Update

(05:03) What Is A Peptide?

(09:51) Differences Between FDA Approved Peptides And Wellness Ad Peptides

(13:02) Clinical Vs Pre-Clinicial Trials

(15:23) Failure Rates In Drug Development

(16:33) What About Peptide Patents??

(19:04) Risks Of Injecting Peptides

(23:02) Potential Regulatory Changes

(26:54) Reconciling The Marketing Vs. The Reality Of Injected Peptides

(32:38) Potential Long Term Risks (Like Cancer)?

(35:38) Final Thoughts - Pre-Clinical Drug Development

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In this episode, Jess is joined by 3 members of the Unbiased Science team to explore critical topics in women's health, with a particular focus on menopause and perimenopause. They examine early signs of menopause while debunking common myths surrounding supplements and hormone therapy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of comprehensive education about women's health across the lifespan, providing practical, evidence-based advice for women of all generations. Throughout the discussion, the panel addresses misconceptions and offer guidance to help women make informed decisions about their health during midlife transitions and beyond.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O0BH4XNRtX4

 

(00:00) Intro

(04:30) When Should We Start Thinking About Menopause?

(08:25) When In Life Might Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause Show Up?

(12:53) What Are Some Of the Signs of Perimenopause?

(16:47) Symptoms And Treatment

(25:45) Relationship Between Menopause and UTIs?

(28:38) Bioidenticals

(31:21) Menopause Tests And Supplements

(40:00) Final Thoughts

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In this episode, sponsored by the American Cleaning Institute, Jess welcomes Dr. Joe Zagorski, a toxicologist at Michigan State University's Center for Research on Ingredient Safety (CRIS) to discuss microplastics — specifically what the science actually shows, where legitimate concern ends and marketing-driven panic from "all natural" brands begins. Dr. Zagorski also shares why PVA in both laundry and dishwasher pods get lumped in with conventional plastics when the evidence says it shouldn't be. In this conversation, the experts also breakdown what terms like "natural," "plant-based," and "biodegradable" really mean, and how to tell the difference between a legitimate safety concern and a brand using your anxiety to sell you something. This one's worth a listen.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I3BoGhWf0-0

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We are off for Spring Break this week, but we are re-airing one of our favorite episodes all about Cholesterol with the fabulous Dr. Chris Labos! Enjoy and we'll see you next week!

Original episode here: https://bleav.com/shows/unbiased-science/episodes/cholester-all-in-the-role-of-cholesterol-in-heart-health/

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In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Taylor Arnold, a pediatric dietician and nutrition PhD, who discusses growing intuitive eaters, the latest dietary guidelines, and debunks some common nutrition myths. She shares practical advice for parents on fostering healthy eating habits and responding to picky eaters.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3M70WZHeC_o

 

(00:00) Intro and Public Health Update

(05:05) What Is A Science/Public Health News Item That Caught Taylor's Attention?

(08:28) What Does "Growing Intuitive Eaters" Mean?

(10:56) How Do You Respond To Picky Eaters?

(14:15) What About Children With ADHD?

(17:33) Biggest Nutrition Social Media Falsehoods Right Now

(23:49) Advice On Forcing Picky Kids To Eat

(26:54) How Can Parents Find A Pediatric Feeding Specialist?

(30:46) What's Giving Hope Right Now In Science/Public Health?

 

 

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