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Nick Tiller, Ph.D.

@nbtiller.bsky.social

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Exercise Scientist | Skeptic | Writer✍️ Author: The Skeptic’s Guide to Sports Science. Cutting through wellness BS since ’05.

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · 15d

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · Sep 3

With the rapid expansion of AI and large language models now incorporated into every sector, it seems sensible to ask some basic questions.

In Skeptical Inquirer this month, I do just that. 🔗https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/can-you-trust-ai-to-give-health-advice/ #science #AI

Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · Aug 22

IS RHABDO a RED ALERT or a BADGE OF HONOR?

My article in Ultra-Running Magazine (July 2025) explores the all-too-common phenomenon of rhabdomyolysis. Causes and solutions.

"Don't normalize the abnormal." #running #health
subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/issu... @ultrarunningmag.bsky.social

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · Aug 20

Absolutely. Runner education is desperately needed, for NSAIDs in particular.

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · Aug 20

If you value your kidneys, NSAIDs are a bad idea during exercise. Find out why in my short piece for @mysportscience — @Jeukendrup

🔗https://www.mysportscience.com/post/nsaids-in-sport ⬇️⬇️

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · Jul 29

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · Jun 25

Research “output.” A term that reduces a painstaking, often gruelling, years-long endeavour to a commodity, undermining the profound intellectual effort behind each publication.

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The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA @thelundquist.bsky.social · Jun 9

From #detox diets and the benefits of organic vs. non-organic foods to respiratory muscle #training, hear from TLI Research Associate and accomplished ultra-marathon runner @nbtiller.bsky.social as he explores #health trends and exercise physiology on The Strength Running Podcast: ihr.fm/4jDY4Jd 🫁

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · Jun 4

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thousands of products, from supplements to saunas, claim to "boost #immunity." But does the claim have a scientific basis?

Actually, no. It's not possible to BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. Don't be snagged by marketing hooks. Learn the science and ignore the grifters. #health
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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · May 31

This month's column in @SkeptInquirer explores seed oils—the latest faceless entity being scapegoated by wellness influencers and public health officials.

🔗https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-seed-oil-gambit/ #health #seedoils

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · May 29

Absolutely. An entire marketing paradigm—direct response marketing—is aimed at creating fear and anxiety to compel people to action (buying shi*t they don't need). There are dozens of websites and articles showing marketing agencies how best to leverage the fears of their "prospects."

Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · May 29

Thanks for the share. Will read!

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · May 28

Fitting.

Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · May 28

In this month's column in Skeptical Inquirer, I look at seed oils—the latest faceless entity being scapegoated by wellness influencers (and public health officials).

So, what does science say?
skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/th...
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The Seed Oil Gambit | Skeptical Inquirer

In just the past few decades, social media has turned the world on its head. On the one hand, it’s unified the globe with 24/7 connectivity and given though ...

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D. @nbtiller.bsky.social · May 28

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