Protein, Creatine and "Skinny Teens?": Nutrition Science on Steroids

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🗓️ 24 September 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome registered dietitian Abbey Sharp to explore the complex relationships between nutrition, social media, and body image. The scientists examine the role of protein in healthy diets, comparing meat and plant-based sources, while addressing emerging trends like teen creatine use. They delve into the concerning influence of 'Skinny Tok' and similar social media phenomena on young people's body image and eating behaviors. The conversation also explores how menstrual cycles affect nutritional needs and overall health. Throughout the episode, Sharp emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition approaches and intuitive eating practices, while the experts collectively address the ongoing challenges of combating nutrition misinformation in digital spaces. Video available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7WbRD_dZHKo (00:00) Intro to mRNA and Public Health Updates (05:49) The Importance of Protein in Diet (14:00) Creatine and Its Use in Teens (18:40) Skinny-Tok and The Impact of Social Media on Body Image (26:45) Cycle Products and Emerging Trends in Nutrition and Supplements (30:04) Hope and Progress in Health and Science https://www.seekyoursounds.com/podcasts/bite-back-with-abbey-sharp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to advertising@airwavemedia.com, with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers.

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0:00.0	You're listening to an Airwave Media podcast.
0:20.3	Welcome to Unbiased Science, where we bring scientific method to the madness.
0:26.6	We're your hosts, Dr. Jess Steyer, and Dr. Sarah Scheinman.
0:31.3	And this week, we have a fellow podcaster, extraordinary, brilliant science communicator, Abby Sharp joining us to talk all about diet and nutrition.
0:43.5	We've seen your questions and we will get through as many as possible.
0:48.8	So before we dig in, we'll do our one minute recap of what's going on in public health. And I got to tell you
0:55.8	that recording this episode is a little bit of a palate cleanser because I have been watching
1:00.8	the ACIP meeting all morning. A-CIP is the, hold on, ACIP advisory committee on immunization practices. Sorry, always use the abbreviation.
1:14.2	And so it's a two-day meeting today is September 18th where they're talking about MMRV,
1:20.9	the measles, Mum's, Rubella, and Barracella vaccine, as well as the Hep B birth dose vaccine. And then tomorrow they're going to talk about
1:30.3	and vote on the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. So I'm actually taking a pause. They haven't voted
1:37.2	at the time of this recording. But just really quickly, what's being discussed is that there is a
1:43.2	slight increase in risk of
1:45.6	febrile seizure after the MMRV combination vaccine that's slightly elevated for kids who are under
1:53.5	four years of age. The risks of the febrile seizures are extremely low. A lot of parents choose to get that combination vaccine because
2:04.4	it means fewer shots, fewer trips to the pediatrician, you know, for another vaccine dose.
2:09.8	And so that's being voted on today. And that's a biggie because if the committee basically
2:16.2	doesn't recommend the MMRV for kids who are under four,
2:19.9	that means that programs like VFC, which typically cover childhood vaccines and make them
2:26.7	no cost for families, especially those who don't have insurance coverage, that they wouldn't
2:32.7	be covered.
2:33.5	So there are a lot of implications for this.
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