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What time is Trust Me I’m a Doctor episode 3 on BBC2 tonight, who’s presenting with Chris van Tulleken and what’s it about?

Tune in as the team investigate the latest health claims and answer viewers' medical questions

BRITS may have to wait a month to see their actual doctor, but luckily you can schedule some time with Trust Me I'm a Doctor tonight.

Series six of the programme features five friendly docs who investigate the latest health claims and answer viewers' medical questions and generally put our minds at rest.

 The Trust Me I'm a Doctor team includes (clockwise from top left) doctors Michael Mosley, Saleyha Ahsan, Chris van Tulleken and Gabriel Weston
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The Trust Me I'm a Doctor team includes (clockwise from top left) doctors Michael Mosley, Saleyha Ahsan, Chris van Tulleken and Gabriel WestonCredit: BBC

Here's everything you need to know about the show...

What's Trust Me I'm a Doctor about?

The show features five doctors who investigate cutting-edge medical techniques from around the world, like  for blind people and .

They test new research claims () and settle age-old debates ().

They also provide advice on nutrition, medications and exercise, and offer tips on how to save lives and how to spot red flag symptoms that may indicate dangerous health conditions.

 The docs offer advice on nutrition, medications and supplements
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The docs offer advice on nutrition, medications and supplementsCredit: BBC

What time is it on BBC Two tonight?

The doctors are in from 8pm to 9pm tonight, with the episode available on BBC iPlayer shortly after broadcast.

What is tonight's episode about?

In this episode, omega-3 fish oils are the subject of Michael Mosley's study to find out what the health benefits are while Dr Chris van Tulleken puts the omega-3 supplements to the test.

Dr Zoe goes on a high fat diet and discovers why eating a lot of fat affects men and women differently and Gabriel Weston seeks out an innovative new brain treatment for PTSD.

Dr Salehya reveals how to spot the symtoms of a little-known condition that can cause sudden and irreversible sight loss.

Who are the presenters?

The Trust Me I'm a Doctor team includes:

Dr Chris van Tulleken

Chris is an infectious diseases doctor and MRC clinical research fellow at University College London Hospital.

He's an expert on extreme medicine, wilderness medicine and tropical medicine.

Dr Saleyha Ahsan

Saleyha is an A&E doctor in Bangor Hospital, North Wales, who also works as a humanitarian doc in conflict zones.

On Trust Me I'm a Doctor she gives viewers step-by-step guides on what to do in medical emergencies, like choking or drowning.

 New medical techniques and research claims are put to the test
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New medical techniques and research claims are put to the testCredit: BBC

 Miss Gabriel Weston

Gabriel is a surgeon and writer who travels the globe in search of radical new medical treatments.

Dr Zoe Williams

Zoe is an NHS general practitioner in London, whose interests include sports medicine and improving health through lifestyle choices.

Michael Mosley

Michael is qualified as a doctor but has been working as a documentary maker and science journalist for 25 years.

On Trust Me I'm a Doctor, he investigates the evidence behind the latest health claims and headlines.

 On tonight's episode, Michael finds out the best way to keep calories in check
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On tonight's episode, Michael finds out the best way to keep calories in checkCredit: BBC

How can I send in a health question?

You can submit a question for Trust Me I'm a Doctor using the .

You don't need to provide your name or contact details.

The team will consider your question for a future episode, but they don't offer personal replies.



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