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Introducing Case #24: Sumaira from Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast.
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When Sumaira was 24, what seemed like a routine wisdom teeth extraction quickly set off a series of unexpected health issues. Soon after, her vision in her right eye began to fade—a small nuisance she tried to ignore. But as her eyesight continued deteriorating, it became clear this wasn’t a passing problem. Eventually, doctors uncovered a deeper issue, revealing a diagnosis that would change everything she thought she knew about her health.
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Introducing Case #23: Mik from Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast.
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Mik’s health challenges began at an early age, with unusual symptoms like recurring staph infections from small cuts—signs that both doctors and her family brushed aside. Later, she experienced rapid early-onset puberty, facing changes far earlier than most kids. But as these symptoms intensified, her parents soon realized this was something far more serious.
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Introducing Conquer IBS: 3 steps to healthier digestion from ZOE Science & Nutrition.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a lot more common than you might think. In fact, it affects 1 in 10 people globally. Yet there are still a lot of questions about why it occurs and how best to treat it.
Could new research connecting gut health to mental health help us unravel its mysteries?
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Dr. Will ask: What exactly is IBS, and how does it connect to our brains?
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Introducing Gas & Bloating: the causes & how to stop it from ZOE Science & Nutrition.
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Most of us are familiar with the unpleasant feeling of being bloated. It can happen after eating specific foods or when you experience slower bowel movements. Sometimes, it can be a symptom of an underlying health condition.
To take a closer look at issues related to gas and bloating, we’ve invited a special guest this week: superstar gastroenterologist and Zoe’s US Medical Director Will Bulsiewicz.
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will ask: what are the main causes of gas bloating and how do we stop it?
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Introducing How to lower cholesterol in 10 days | Prof. Sarah Berry from ZOE Science & Nutrition.
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Forty percent of people in the UK and US have high cholesterol. Knowing how to lower it can be confusing. In today’s episode, we simplify the science of cholesterol, drawing from ZOE’s 2021 PREDICT study, which explored its link to the gut microbiome.
Dr. Sarah Berry explains the differences between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol, discusses how cholesterol can impact your health, and shares tips on maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Sarah is a professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE. She is also the lead nutritional scientist on the PREDICT program.
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Timecodes
00:00 Introduction
01:40 Quickfire questions
04:01 What is cholesterol?
05:50 LDL vs HDL cholesterol
11:35 How diet affects cholesterol
13:55 Which fats should you increase?
16:00 Why do some people have high LDL levels?
18:40 The gut microbiome and cholesterol
20:37 What is ApoB?
24:00 Why don’t all doctors measure ApoB?
25:50 Why triglycerides matter to your health
29:30 Triglycerides and post-meal responses
30:45 Which foods can help lower cholesterol?
33:20 Saturated fat explained
35:30 How refined carbs affect cholesterol
39:50 Can you trust ‘low fat’ food labels?
41:15 The benefits of whole grain carbohydrates and fibre
45:03 Sarah’s personal view on statins
48:13 Cholesterol levels in postmenopausal women
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