Unbiased Science

In this episode, Jess and Sarah explore the science of sleep and melatonin with Dr. Beth Malow, a renowned sleep specialist. They discuss the safety, effectiveness, and proper use of melatonin, especially for children and neurodiverse populations, emphasizing informed decision-making and behavioral strategies.

 

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mXT_4GNBOLY

 

Melatonin blogs: http://medium.com/@bethmalow

Websites: bethswisdom.com; beyondthepoliticsofcontempt.com; togethernow.substack.com

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31982581/

 

(00:00) Intro & Public Health Update

(04:21) What Is Melatonin?

(06:35) Does Melatonin Help You STAY Asleep?

(07:55) Safety And Regulation Of Melatonin

(11:58) Side Effects?

(14:19) Age Considerations

(15:29) The Importance Of Sleep

(18:51) Long Term Use And Puberty Concerns?

(22:13) Who Should NOT Take Melatonin?

(23:27) Any Risk Of Development Of Dependency?

(24:32) Differences In Use For Adults vs. Children

(27:01) Any Other Common Questions Or Concerns?

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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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