Are Podcast Hosts Spreading Health Misinformation? Plus 4 New Studies You Need to Know | Drew Harrisberg, Bsc

The Proof with Simon Hill

Simon Hill

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education

4.9 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 18 February 2025

⏱️ 148 minutes

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In this episode, I sit down with Drew Harrisberg to break down four new studies covering selenium intake, plant vs. animal monounsaturated fats, workout recovery strategies, and resistance training techniques. But beyond the science, we also discuss a critical issue in health communication—the responsibility of podcast hosts when platforming health claims. Using recent episodes of Diary of a CEO featuring Dr. Mindy Pelz and Dr. Sarah Berry, we examine how misinformation spreads, why extreme views persist, and how listeners can differentiate science from pseudoscience. Introduction (00:00) Ross Walker: The Comedian Cardiologist (03:23)\ The Importance of CGM and Misleading Health Advice (12:29) Scientific Method and Logical Consistency (24:29) Debunking Myths: Seed Oils and Health (32:59) The Power of Anecdotes vs. Scientific Evidence (42:54) Jordan Peterson and Elon Musk's Viral Clip (50:13) Personal Humility and Dietary Failures (53:07) Study on Recovery Modalities: Hot vs. Cold Baths (01:00:56) Minimum Effective Dose for Resistance Training (01:19:34) Selenium Intake and Brazil Nuts (01:31:14) Monounsaturated Fats and Type 2 Diabetes Risk (01:48:32) Concluding Thoughts (02:21:01) Key Discussion Points: Dr. Sarah Berry’s Diary of a CEO appearance and the backlash The seed oil controversy—do they really cause inflammation? How to spot red and green flags in health claims Four new studies on nutrition and exercise, including whether training to failure is necessary for muscle growth For more details and supporting studies, visit the full show notes: https://theproof.com/podcast/ The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. Visit http://theproof.com/friends for exclusive discounts. This episode is brought to you by: 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN-01 prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. Eight Sleep Upgrade your sleep with the Pod 4 Ultra by Eight Sleep. Clinically validated to deliver up to 1 extra hour of quality sleep per night through temperature control and biometric tracking. Use code THEPROOF for $350 off at eightsleep.com/theproof. Try it risk-free for 30 days, with worldwide shipping. Calm Find your calm anytime, anywhere with Calm, the #1 app for meditation and relaxation. From guided meditations to sleep stories and breathing exercises, Calm helps you reduce stress, improve focus, and sleep better. Visit calm.com/proof for 40% off a premium subscription today. Function Health Track, optimise, and thrive with Function Health. Access 100+ lab tests – five times more than a typical physical – including ApoB and LP(a), no doctor approval needed. Get science-backed insights and track your results over time. Skip the 400,000-person waitlist at functionhealth.com/simonhill. Only available to those living in the United States. Momentous My go-to supplement brand for protein and creatine is Momentous. Get 20% off your first purchase by using the code LIVINGPROOF at checkout at livemomentous.com Eimele Eimele Essential 8 is a comprehensive multivitamin that is scientifically formulated to complement your plant-rich diet, increase and sustain your energy, and support the immune system, as well as heart and brain health. Head to [Eimele.com](https://eimele.com/essential-8/15660280.html.) and use code SIMON at checkout for 10% off your first order. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of theproof.com Host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Subscribe & Connect: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Instagram: @simonhill Twitter: @theproof Facebook: The Proof with Simon Hill Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide and download my Two-Week Meal Plan.

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1:30.9	Dude, we have such an incredible outline today.
1:34.6	Some really interesting studies that both of us are bringing.
1:37.5	So let's start off by giving people a little bit of a preview of the questions that we're
1:43.6	trying to answer with the studies that we're both bringing
1:46.2	forward. So perhaps you go first. What are the questions that your studies that you're bringing
1:52.8	are interested in? Yeah. So I've got two studies that I brought and I think both questions are
1:59.4	very relevant. And also I think a lot of people
2:02.2	will find ways that they may be able to apply some of the findings, some of the results from
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