Epidemiologist / Author

Prof. Tim Spector

Professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College London. Co-founder of ZOE. Led the world's largest ongoing nutrition study (PREDICT). Author of Spoon-Fed and Food for Life. Pioneer in microbiome research, showing how gut bacteria affect health more than genes.

Known For

ZOESpoon-FedFood for LifePREDICT study

Canon

Depression as Signal: A Root-Cause Framework

Dietary Diversity Builds a Resilient Microbiome

Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower

Physical Exercise Is the Single Most Effective Lifestyle Intervention

The Gut Is a Second Brain — And It Talks to Your First One

The Hedonic Treadmill — Happiness Returns to Baseline

Systemic Inflammation Alters Brain Function and Contributes to Mood Disorders

Insulin Resistance Is the Root Cause of Visceral Fat, Inflammation, and Metabolic Disease

Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction

The True Self vs. False Self — Childhood Adaptations That Persist Into Adulthood

Episodes

#Most replayed moment: The hidden battle inside your gut | Tim Spector & Nicola SegataSep 1, 2026 #How to eat sugar without gaining weight (crush your cravings and end energy crashes)Jul 23, 2026 #How to build a better brain: The 5 foods you need to protect your memory, mood and to cut dementia riskJul 2, 2026 #Most replayed moment: Blood pressure: the silent risk you shouldn’t ignore | Prof Tim SpectorJun 30, 2026 #LIVE Q&A: Your gut health, dementia and weight loss questions answered by Prof Tim Spector, Prof Sarah Berry & Dr Federica AmatiJun 25, 2026 #Most replayed moment: What The Science Says About Supplements | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah BerryJun 23, 2026 #Why you can't stop eating: The science of cravings, food addiction and 5 ways to regain controlMay 28, 2026 #10 Million Deaths Predicted But Science Is Fighting Back! The Secret Gut Viruses That Attack Cancer, Fight Infection and Slow AgingMay 21, 2026 #Most replayed moment: Ice Baths: Science or Fad? | Susanna Søberg & Prof Tim SpectorMay 19, 2026 #Most replayed moment: Is Our Food System Making Us Sick?May 12, 2026 #Most replayed moment: Three Foods to Fight InflammationApr 21, 2026 #5 Simple Nutrition Changes to Boost Energy, Lift Your Mood and Beat Fatigue (in Just 72 Hours!)Apr 16, 2026 #Most replayed moment: Coffee vs MatchaApr 14, 2026 #Coffee vs Matcha: Which Is Better for Your Health?Nov 6, 2025 #Menopause: How Your Body Changes and What to DoJul 24, 2025 #Tim Spector's 7 Healthy Habits for 2025Mar 17, 2025 #How to Eat in 2025: 7 Science-Backed TipsJan 9, 2025 #Inflammation and Your Gut: What's the Connection?Nov 14, 2024 #The Foods That Fight InflammationNov 11, 2024 #Why You Should Eat 30 Plants a WeekMay 16, 2024 #How Sleep Affects Your Gut — and Your Gut Affects Your SleepApr 24, 2024 #Bryan Johnson: Can You Really Reverse Aging?Apr 8, 2024 #The New Science of Eating WellMar 28, 2024 #Fad Diets: Why They Fail and What Actually WorksMar 24, 2024 #The Surprising Truth About CoffeeMar 4, 2024 #Professor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Your Gut Health!Feb 26, 2024 #Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are Making Us SickJan 15, 2024 #350The New Science of Eating Well with Professor Tim SpectorMar 28, 2023