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The Proof with Simon Hill

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Nutrition
Cardiovascular Disease
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Chronic Disease
Cardiovascular Health
Atherosclerosis
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Type 2 Diabetes
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The Proof Podcast is a space for science-based conversation. Together with his guests, Simon Hill, a qualified physiotherapist and nutritionist, explores the health and longevity benefits that come with mastering physical exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, recovery, sleep, and alignment. Facts, nuance and trustworthy recommendations minus the hyperbole. All the proof you need to live better for lon... more

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Elizabeth Kazarian is a physician double board-certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, practising in Washington DC. She treats obesity for a living, which means she spends as much time on insurance appeals as she does on clinical decisions... more

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The word gut health is on almost everything now, from yoghurt lids to supplement labels. So I asked food microbiologist Dr Maria Marco, Professor at UC Davis and President of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics, wha... more

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In this masterclass, I bring together six experts to untangle bone health, from fracture risk and DEXA scans to strength training, joint pain, and surgery. Dr Lora Giangregorio, Prof Belinda Beck, Dr Deborah Kado, Dr Howard Luks, Dr Lauren Colenso-Se... more

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Practising registered dietitian and senior research fellow at the University of Oxford, Dr Nicola Guess, returns to the show to discuss a new study whose findings were interpreted in quite different ways the week it came out. Dr Samuel Klein’s group ... more

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Recent Guests

Maria Marco
Food microbiologist, professor at UC Davis and president of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics
UC Davis
Episode: Most 'Probiotic' Foods Aren't Actually Probiotic | Dr Maria Marco
Lora Giangregorio
Bone health researcher and professor at the University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
Episode: What Bone Density Scans Can't Tell You About Fracture Risk | A Masterclass on Bone Health
Belinda Beck
Bone health researcher studying exercise and bone structure
Griffith University
Episode: What Bone Density Scans Can't Tell You About Fracture Risk | A Masterclass on Bone Health
Deborah Kado
Clinician and researcher discussing aging, physical function and bone health
Episode: What Bone Density Scans Can't Tell You About Fracture Risk | A Masterclass on Bone Health
Howard Luks
Orthopedic surgeon discussing joint pain, arthritis and surgical decision-making
Episode: What Bone Density Scans Can't Tell You About Fracture Risk | A Masterclass on Bone Health
Lauren Colenso-Semple
Exercise researcher discussing resistance training and bone health
Episode: What Bone Density Scans Can't Tell You About Fracture Risk | A Masterclass on Bone Health
Alyssa Olenick
Exercise physiologist discussing strength, power and sustainable movement
Episode: What Bone Density Scans Can't Tell You About Fracture Risk | A Masterclass on Bone Health
Nicola Guess
Registered dietitian and senior research fellow at the University of Oxford.
University of Oxford
Episode: The Keto Study That Wasn't About Keto | Dr Nicola Guess
Christopher Gardner
Stanford Nutrition Professor, researcher of diet trials and philosophy-influenced nutrition science
Stanford University
Episode: 30 Years of Diet Trials: What a Stanford Scientist Is Most (and Least) Sure About | Dr Christopher Gardner

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Simon Hill
Host of The Proof Podcast; health and longevity-focused host translating science into practical guidance

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 9k ratings
  • Dr a proponent of diet soda…

    Come on! This is one of my favorite podcasts because it is usually a health proponant but to bring on a your doctor that drinks Diet Coke daily… you lose some credibility with that…

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mexico Julie
    Canada42 hours ago
  • Hearing loss episode

    Simon thank-you for sharing your (temporary) hearing loss on this episode - I have come across a number of people who have lost one-side of their hearing (they don’t know how) but didn’t take those steps you mentioned within the first 72 hours. I am now much more educated on this and I’m mindful of taking care of my hearing much much more (recently went to see GP and Audiologist after days of tinnitus and then a “blocked” ear which wasn’t associated with ear wax). I’ve even shared this episode ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angelaymlau
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Disappointed lately

    I have been listening to the podcast for a long time and enjoy learning about the latest science.

    I have been disappointed though to see the increase in the number of ads. It is reminding me of the trajectory of The Huberman Lab podcast which now has so many ads, and quite a few with vested interests. I hope you can stay true to your mission, without the pursuit of ads overtaking it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sophie le chat
    Australia2 months ago
  • Too many ads

    I want to like this podcast, but it’s packed with distracting ads for questionable products. Makes me doubt the objectivity of the info presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rychoze
    Canada4 months ago
  • Makes One Think - even with the circular arguments

    I really enjoy the variety of experts brought on the show and the contradictory nature that ensues. The follow up questions are usually spot on. However, the June 1 episode was disappointing. The expert “rebuked” those who speak in absolutes; such as “con-men and religious figures, and they may be the same”… I was really hoping the follow up question would have been, “is that an absolute statement?”, rather than a chuckle.

    As a faith-driven person who also studies Biology, this comment (and la... more

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    ***games are time wasters***
    United States5 months ago

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Overall, feedback emphasizes high-quality content and practical insights for health and longevity.
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Listeners praise the deep, evidence-based discussions and value the host's measured, nuanced approach.
Audience appreciates long-form format and guest depth, finding it a trustworthy source for nutrition science.
Listener sentiment highlights informative debates and strong host questioning.
A few reviews note political or ideological biases affecting perceptions of nutrition guidance.

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Most 'Probiotic' Foods Aren't Actually Probiotic | Dr Maria Marco
Q: What is the best way for someone right now to know if they do have a healthy gut?
Marco says there is no definitive test panel. She recommends discussing symptoms with a clinician or dietitian and focusing on a healthy diet, while acknowledging that gut health includes multiple connected systems that are not yet fully understood.
Most 'Probiotic' Foods Aren't Actually Probiotic | Dr Maria Marco
Q: Are these objective measures of gut health? And was it looking at the commercialization of these things that kind of prompted you guys to want to define gut health?
Marco says microbiome tests should be treated cautiously. Unless they identify a pathogen such as C. difficile, they provide information rather than a clinical measure because researchers do not yet know what constitutes a healthy microbiome.
What Bone Density Scans Can't Tell You About Fracture Risk | A Masterclass on Bone Health
Q: Where do we start here in terms of thinking about the different exercises, how someone chooses the exercises and how they determine what weight they select and those sorts of things?
Start with a small number of manageable multi-joint movements, such as squat, hinge, push and pull patterns, and scale the variation to a person's ability and available equipment. Choose a challenge suited to their goals, progressing as appropriate.
What Bone Density Scans Can't Tell You About Fracture Risk | A Masterclass on Bone Health
Q: Help me untangle osteoporosis and kind of bone mineral density versus risk of fracture. Because I think a lot of people probably just think that risk of fracture comes down to bone mineral density, but there's a lot more to it.
Fracture risk reflects bone density as well as age, fall likelihood, other health conditions and the loads placed on bones. Clinicians can combine bone density and other risk factors in a tool such as FRAX to estimate fracture probability.
The Keto Study That Wasn't About Keto | Dr Nicola Guess
Q: What does that tell you about how their physiology has changed, their ability to tolerate carbohydrate load?
Guess says the substantial weight loss may explain why glucose handling improved similarly across the diet groups. She cautions that glucose tolerance testing after a low-carbohydrate diet can be difficult to interpret because the diet can acutely change insulin secretion and clearance.

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What is The Proof about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on science-based health, nutrition, and longevity through long-form conversations with clinicians, researchers, and thoughtful industry voices. Episodes often explore metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, obesity pharmacotherapy, fertility, exercise in pregnancy, and practical nutrition strategies, with a clear emphasis on nuance, evidence, and real-world applicability. Notably, guests frequently bridge clinical medicine and lifestyle — from GLP-1 therapies and plaque biology to DOHaD concepts and exercise science — while sponsor integrations are woven into conversations. The format tends toward deep dives rather than quick takes, making it a strong fit for listeners who want rigorous discussion, practical takeaways, and u... more

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Recent guests on The Proof include:

1. Maria Marco
2. Lora Giangregorio
3. Belinda Beck
4. Deborah Kado
5. Howard Luks
6. Lauren Colenso-Semple
7. Alyssa Olenick
8. Nicola Guess

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