Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger: Recent Episodes
Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
Have you ever wondered if there’s a natural way to lower your high blood pressure, guard against Alzheimer’s, lose weight, and feel better? Well, as it turns out, there is. Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, founder of NutritionFacts.org and New York Times best-selling author of How Not to Die, How Not to Diet, and the just-released How Not to Age, uncovers the best evidence-based nutrition that may add years to our life and life to our years.
Sexual maturity comes much earlier now.
This episode features audio from:
- The Trade-Off Between Fertility and Longevity, and Causes of Precocious Puberty
- Protein, Puberty, and Pollutants
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Dr. Greger’s checklist that can help you thrive.
This episode features audio from:
- Dining by Traffic Light: Green Is for Go, Red Is for Stop
- Daily Dozen Diet Put to the Test for Weight Loss
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Many medical schools don’t even teach the subject.
This episode features audio from:
- Friday Favorites: How Much Do Doctors Actually Know About Nutrition?
- The Scientific Consensus on a Healthy Diet
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mTOR’s a master determinant of lifespan and the engine of aging.
This episode features audio from:
- The Enzyme mTOR as an Engine of Aging
- Inhibiting mTOR with Rapamycin for Extending Lifespan and Healthspan
- Is Rapamycin a Universal Anti-Aging Drug?
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Our ears are self-cleaning.
This episode features audio from:
- Are There Any Benefits to Ear Candling?
- The Best Way to Remove Ear Wax
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Might not want to waste your money.
This episode features audio from:
- Do Vitamin E Supplements Have Benefits for Cancer, Immunity, and Longevity?
- Can Vitamin E or Selenium Supplements Prevent or Treat Alzheimer’s?
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How to increase your pigmentary potential
This episode features audio from:
- Why Does Hair Turn Gray?
- Reversible Causes of Prematurely Graying Hair
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Can “Ozempic face,” gastrointestinal distress, and nausea be mitigated?
This episode features audio from How to Control the Side Effects (Including “Ozempic Face”) of GLP-1 Drugs
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Most users start out obese and end up obese.
This episode features audio from Why Do Most Users Quit Ozempic and What Happens When You Stop?
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Turns out the answer is complicated.
This episode features audio from GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic (Semaglutide): How Do They Work? Are They Effective?
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A look at some research about the effectiveness of fish oil.
This episode features audio from:
- Are Fish or Fish Oil Supplements Good for the Heart?
- PCBs in Children’s Fish Oil Supplements
- Is Fish Oil Just Snake Oil?
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Making a smoothie the right way is trickier than you may think.
This episode features audio from:
- The Downside to Banana Smoothies for Polyphenol Absorption
- Banana vs. Mango Smoothies for Polyphenol Absorption
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There is a lot you can do to keep your liver healthy.
This episode features audio from:
- Herbalife Supplements and Liver Toxicity
- How to Prevent Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Poultry Exposure Tied to Liver and Pancreatic Cancer
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A look at some research to add life to our years.
This episode features audio from:
- There’s a Fly in My Aging Research!
- Life Extension with FGF21
- How to Increase Your Life Expectancy 12 to 14 Years
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Drink enough water to make a difference.
This episode features audio from:
- Does Drinking More Water Help You Lose Weight?
- How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day to Lose Weight?
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Turns out that keeping your head down can help you lose weight.
This episode features audio from:
- Lying at a Slight Head-Down Tilt (Trendelenburg Position) to Burn Fat
- The Risks and Benefits of Mild Trendelenburg Position to Reduce Body Fat
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What can you do to mitigate menopausal symptoms?
This episode features audio from:
- Testosterone “Replacement” Therapy in Postmenopausal Women for Libido
- Hormone Treatment (Estrogen Pills and Creams) for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms
- How to Delay the Age of Menopause with Diet and Lifestyle Factors
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Here are some supplements to avoid.
This episode features audio from:
- Toxins in Blue-Green Algae, Like Klamath Lake AFA (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae)
- The Benefits and Dangers of Chlorella
- The Benefits and Side Effects of Spirulina
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The evidence supporting the health benefits of physical activity is overwhelming.
This episode features audio from:
- Does Exercise Extend Your Lifespan or Just Your Healthspan?
- How Much Exercise Is Too Much?
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Did you know that exercise can sometimes be as effective as certain drugs?
This episode features audio from:
- How Many Steps Should We Get Every Day?
- Exercise is Medicine
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A look at some studies on the prevention and treatment of dementia. This episode features audio from:
- How Much Exercise Does It Take to Improve Aging Cognitive Function?
- Cognitive Stimulation, Music Therapy, and Cryostimulation to Improve Cognitive Function
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Today we look at hormone replacement therapy, laser therapy for hair loss, and astragalus, one of the most popular herbs in Chinese medicine. This episode features audio from:
- Is FDA-Approved Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Safe?
- Do Low-Level Laser Therapy Devices Work for Hair Loss?
- Does Astragalus Have Benefits for Life Extension and Fighting Cancer?
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Avoiding the toxins found in food. This episode features audio from:
- The Best Dietary Detox
- Fasting to Detox
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A plant-based diet may be the best way to keep inflammation at bay. This episode features audio from:
- Preventing Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Diet
- The Best Diet for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
- The Best Diet for Crohn’s Disease Treatment
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A look at supplements and low-fat diets. This episode features audio from:
- The Best Supplement to Prevent Skin Cancer
- How to Prevent Skin Cancer with Diet
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Do you know your biological age? This episode features audio from:
- Epigenetic Clocks for Testing Your Biological Age
- The Role of Epigenetics in the Obesity Epidemic
- What to Eat to Prevent Telomere Shortening
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There may be hidden dangers in our pots and pans. This episode features audio from:
- Are Aluminum Pots, Bottles, and Foil Safe?
- Are Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, and Teflon Safe?
- Does Aluminum Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?
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The best diet for one of the most common heart conditions. This episode features audio from:
- The Best Diet for Treating Atrial Fibrillation
- Omega 3s, Prostate Cancer, and Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Your Beating Heart: Beans vs. Exercise
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Does the diabetes drug metformin have an anti-aging effect? This episode features audio from:
- Does Metformin Work as a Life-Extension Drug?
- Side Effects of Metformin as a Life-Extension Drug
- The TAME Trial: Targeting Aging with Metformin
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What is this fascinating enzyme that acts as a universal fuel gauge? This episode features audio from:
- Naturally Boosting AMPK with Caloric Restriction for Life Extension
- Naturally Boosting AMPK with Exercise for Life Extension
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Your friends and family will thank you. This episode features audio from:
- How to Get Rid of Garlic Breath
- Green Tea as a Mouthwash for Halitosis (Bad Breath)
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Some make it better, and some make it worse. This episode features audio from:
- Can Vitamin E or Selenium Supplements Prevent or Treat Alzheimer’s?
- Centrum Multivitamin, Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Souvenaid, Zinc, or Calcium Supplements for Preventing Alzheimer’s?
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What can lifestyle, diet, and 100 trillion micro-organisms do for you? This episode features audio from:
- The Best Dietary Changes for Colon Cancer Prevention
- Solving a Colon Cancer Mystery
- Stool pH and Colon Cancer
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New studies reveal some interesting results. This episode features audio from:
- Do Collagen Supplements Work for Skin Aging?
- Collagen Supplements for Arthritis
- How to Boost Collagen Synthesis with Diet
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What’s good for our hearts is also good for our heads. This episode features audio from:
- Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Reversed with a Plant-Based Diet?
- A Testimonial from Dr. Ornish’s Alzheimer’s Progression Reversal Study
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What do the studies on resveratrol and our brain show? This episode features audio from:
- Resveratrol Tested for Alzheimer’s, Arthritis, and Osteoporosis
- Side Effects of Resveratrol Supplements
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Can the red wine compound resveratrol increase longevity? This episode features audio from:
- Does Resveratrol Make You Live Longer?
- Does Resveratrol Benefit Our Metabolic Health?
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New studies provide some answers. This episode features audio from:
- Benefits and Side Effects of Glucosamine for Osteoarthritis
- Benefits and Side Effects of Chondroitin for Osteoarthritis
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Can sunscreen prevent skin cancer? This episode features audio from:
- The Single Most Important Thing for Anti-Aging Skin Care
- Does Sunscreen Cause or Prevent Skin Cancer?
- The Best Type of Sunscreen to Use
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When you improve your diet, you can improve your mood. This episode features audio from:
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Depression
- Fighting the Blues with Greens?
- Plant-Based Diets for Improved Mood and Productivity
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What’s the best way to preserve your sense of smell, what’s adrenal fatigue, and can you really remove warts with duct tape? This episode features audio from:
- How to Preserve Your Sense of Smell
- Removing Warts with Duct Tape
- Adrenal Fatigue: What It Is and How to Treat It
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What’s the best way to cut down? This episode features audio from:
- Shaking the Salt Habit
- Sodium & Autoimmune Disease: Rubbing Salt in the Wound?
- Sodium and Arterial Function: A-Salting Our Endothelium
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Why I changed my mind on fluoridation. This episode features audio from:
- Why I Changed My Mind on Water Fluoridation
- Medicine’s Response to the Changing Science on Fluoride Safety
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It’s everywhere, but should it be? This episode features audio from:
- Why Is There Fluoride in Water? Is It Effective?
- Side Effects of Water Fluoridation: Dental Fluorosis
- Is Water Fluoridation Safe?
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New research on prostate cancer screening and diet. This episode features audio from:
- The Pros and Cons of Testing PSA Levels for Prostate Cancer
- Changing a Man’s Diet After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
- Natural Dietary Treatments for Enlarged Prostate BPH
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You can’t outrun a bad diet. This episode features audio from:
- The Exercise “Myth” for Weight Loss
- The Secret to Weight Loss Through Exercise
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Eliminating certain foods can help nursing mothers and their babies. This episode features audio from:
- Treating Reflux in Babies with Diet
- Treating Infant Colic by Changing Mom’s Diet
- Infant Seizures Linked to Mother’s Spirulina Use
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Do the flu, pneumonia, and shingles vaccines work? This episode features audio from:
- Benefits and Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine
- Benefits and Side Effects of the Pneumonia Vaccine
- Benefits and Side Effects of the Shingles Vaccine
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The power of Ginkgo biloba, the best mouthwash for bad breath, and how to avoid cancerous hair dyes. This episode features audio from:
- Ginkgo Biloba as a Brain Health Supplement for Dementia
- Do Hair Dyes Cause Cancer?
- The Best Mouthwash for Halitosis (Bad Breath)
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Ignore them, and they’ll go away. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dental-implant-overdentures-and-cognitive-function/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/best-food-for-periodontal-disease-and-gingivitis/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-treat-periodontitis-with-diet/
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They giveth and they taketh away. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-boost-your-endothelial-progenitor-cells-epcs-for-heart-health/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/oxygenating-blood-with-nitrate-rich-vegetables/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/friday-favorites-benefits-of-beans-for-peripheral-vascular-disease/
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The answer may surprise you. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-longevity-genetic/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/apoe-the-single-most-important-gene-for-longevity/
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Reduce our calories to live longer? This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/diet-and-caloric-restriction-for-longevity-the-monkey-trials/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-benefits-of-calorie-restriction-for-longevity/
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Don’t try this at home. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-side-effects-of-human-growth-hormone-as-an-anti-aging-therapy/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dhea-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-benefits/
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Brittle bones and how not to get them. This episode features audio from: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/preventing-and-treating-osteoporosis-webinar-recording/ Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
The surprising science behind the lines on our faces. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-efficacy-safety-and-side-effects-of-botox-and-facelifts/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-naturally-reduce-wrinkles-with-food/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/what-causes-wrinkles/
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Young blood in an older body. Will it work? This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/parabiosis-experiments-prove-bloodborne-aging-factors/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-getting-transfusions-of-young-blood-slow-aging/
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How do you clear toxic waste from your brain? With the glymphatic system, of course. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-sleep-is-needed-for-glymphatic-flow-brain-cleaning/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-sleeping-position-for-glymphatic-flow-in-the-brain/
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Should you use protein supplements? What are the benefits of niacin? Dr. Greger answers your questions.
Retaining dignity, privacy, and relief from pain at the end of life. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-die-a-good-death/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/vsed-the-benefits-of-fasting-for-ending-life/
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How many fewer calories should you eat to lose one pound of body fat? This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/friday-favorites-the-3500-calorie-per-pound-rule-is-wrong/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-reason-weight-loss-plateaus-when-you-diet/
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Turns out that hot flashes are not inevitable. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/menopausal-hot-flashes-are-not-inevitable/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/soy-foods-for-menopause-hot-flash-symptoms/
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Many drugs and supplements don’t work as advertised. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-prevagen-really-work/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/aducanumab-for-alzheimers/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/supplement-regulation-and-side-effects-efforts-to-suppress-the-truth/
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The pros and cons of face creams. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-benefits-of-topical-niacinamide-for-reversing-skin-aging/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-benefits-of-topical-vitamin-c-for-reversing-skin-aging/
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They’re expensive and they’re everywhere. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/what-is-the-most-important-anti-aging-cream-ingredient/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/topical-retinoids-to-reverse-skin-aging/
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What’s that you say? Many of us suffer unnecessarily from hearing loss. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/age-related-hearing-loss-is-preventable-so-what-causes-it/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-supplement-shown-to-slow-age-related-hearing-loss/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-diet-shown-to-slow-age-related-hearing-loss/
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Asthma appears much more common than it used to be. What can we do to fight against lung disease and infection? This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/best-food-to-counter-the-effects-of-air-pollution/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-effects-of-processed-meat-on-lung-function/
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Dietary solutions to migraine headaches. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/friday-favorites-foods-that-help-headache-and-
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/hot-sauce-in-the-nose-for-cluster-headaches/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/flashback-friday-ginger-for-migraines/
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Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I have answers to a wide variety of your questions.
Many mushrooms have medicinal properties that may surprise you. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dietary-sources-of-the-longevity-vitamin-ergothioneine/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/medicinal-mushrooms-for-cancer-survival/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/white-button-mushrooms-for-prostate-cancer/
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How do we stay healthy while so many continue to test positive for the virus? This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-diet-for-covid-and-long-covid/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-prevent-the-next-pandemic/
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Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we continue our series on the health benefits of yoga. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/yoga-put-to-the-test-for-depression-anxiety-and-urinary-incontinence//
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/yoga-put-to-the-test-for-ibs-inflammatory-bowel-menopause-and-osteoporosis/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-side-effects-of-yoga/
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The answer may surprise you. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-prove-whether-yoga-has-special-health-benefits/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/yoga-put-to-the-test-for-ms-back-pain-neck-pain-insomnia-and-breast-cancer/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/yoga-put-to-the-test-for-headaches-diabetes-osteoarthritis-and-the-elderly/
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Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore some of the best ways to manage the symptoms of menopause. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-moisturizers-and-lubricants-for-vaginal-menopause-symptoms/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/hormone-treatment-estrogen-pills-and-creams-for-vaginal-menopause-symptoms/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/soy-milk-for-vaginal-menopause-symptoms/
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The pros and cons of this popular supplement. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/what-is-creatine-can-it-treat-sarcopenia/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-there-any-side-effects-to-taking-creatine/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/should-vegetarians-take-creatine-to-normalize-homocysteine/
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Dietary remedies for keeping our eyes healthy. This episode features audio from:
- Dietary Prevention of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Greens vs. Glaucoma
- Dietary Treatments for Computer Eye Strain
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The creation of new blood vessels can fuel tumors and the accumulation of body fat. This episode features audio from:
- Targeting Angiogenesis to Lose Weight
- Which Foods Are the Most Anti-Angiogenic?
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Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a close look at the pros and cons of plant-based eating. This episode features audio from:
- The Negative Effects and Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
- Is Vegan Food Always Healthy?
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Plant-based eating brings real advantages to our athletic performance. This episode features audio from:
- Improving VO2 Max: A Look at Vegetarian and Vegan Athletes
- Comparing Vegetarian and Vegan Athletic Performance, Endurance, and Strength
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Before meals? Afterwards? An exercise hack for shedding body fat. This episode features audio from:
- The Best Time to Exercise for Weight Loss
- Better to Exercise Before or After Meals for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control?
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Not only delicious, but perhaps life-extending, too. This episode features audio from:
- Is Spicy Food Good for You?
- How Hot Peppers May Extend Your Life
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We can’t live without this special filter system for our body. This episode features audio from:
- Plant-Based Diet for Minimal Change Disease of the Kidney
- How Not to Die from Kidney Disease
- Plant-Based Diet for Treating and Reversing Stage 3 Kidney Disease
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A randomized controlled trial of plant-based meats offers some insight. This episode features audio from:
- Are Beyond Meat Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthy?
- Plant-Based Protein: Are Pea and Soy Protein Isolates Harmful?
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Keeping your telomeres healthy. This episode features audio from:
- What to Eat to Prevent Telomere Shortening
- Greens, Green Tea, and Nuts Put to the Test for Telomeres
- Does Meditation Affect Cellular Aging?
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Surprising dietary remedies to keep away our biting friends. This episode features audio from:
- Does Eating Garlic Reduce Mosquito Bites?
- Are Beer, Bananas, and B Vitamins Mosquito Repellents?
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Anti-inflammatory diets can be effective in alleviating chronic pain syndromes. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-diet-for-fibromyalgia-and-other-chronic-pain-relief/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/fibromyalgia-vs-vegetarian-raw-vegan-diets/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/a-treatment-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/
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The special dietary demands of pregnancy and breastfeeding. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-pregnancy-outcomes-and-breastmilk/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/should-vegan-women-supplement-with-dha-during-pregnancy/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-optimal-vitamin-b12-dosage-for-kids-pregnancy-and-seniors/
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Sorting out the safety and efficacy of aspartame, stevia, Splenda, erythritol, and monk fruit. This episode features audio from:
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/update-on-erythritol-sweetener-safety-are-there-side-effects/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-aspartame-cause-cancer/
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/friday-favorites-is-monk-fruit-sweetener-safe/
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Fecal transplants can be used to treat colitis, depression, bipolar disorder, and alcoholism.
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we have the details on DEET and some natural alternatives.
The latest research on how to eat less meat, reversing kidney failure, and the connection between stress and our breath
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we look at the latest research on endometriosis, the potential cancer-fueling estrogenic effects from eggs and processed meat, and the effect of soy on uterine fibroids.
Anti-inflammatory diets are an excellent way to help us alleviate chronic pain syndrome.
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore the best ways to use diet to help lower heavy metal levels in our body.
Parkinson’s is caused by a deficiency in dopamine, so what if you ate foods rich in the dopamine precursor levodopa?
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we inaugurate a new series that brings you the latest on a variety of topics. Our first Research Roundup includes the benefits of vinegar for blood sugar control, how coffee can impair iron absorption, and what happens to your brain when you eat a meal high in saturated fat.
Feel like some tasty matcha ice cream or an insanely healthy vegetable smoothie? How about some groatnola? You’ve come to the right place. This episode features audio from Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: Groatnola, Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Dessert, and Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Beverage. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
How can tongue scraping boost our cardiovascular health? Welcome to the NutritionFacts Podcast. This episode features audio from How Tongue Scraping Can Affect Heart Health and How to Clean Your Tongue. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a look at some interesting facts about tongue scraping. This episode features audio from Does Tongue Scraping Cause Cancer?, Tongue Scraping vs. Tongue Brushing for Treating Halitosis (Bad Breath), and Effects of Tongue Scraping on Plaque, Gingivitis, and Cavities. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
It’s one part of your body you really can’t do without. This episode features audio from Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) and Cognitive Decline, Brain-Healthy Foods to Fight Aging, and Do Lutein Supplements Help with Brain Function?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
You run, you jump, you walk. What do you eat? This episode features audio from Why All Athletes Should Eat Plant-Based Diets, Do Alkaline Diets Help Athletic Performance?, and The Gladiator Diet and the First Studies on Vegetarian Athletes. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a look at higher bone fracture rates in vegans, making vitamin K2 from green leafy vegetables, and what we learned from the cigarette tax. This episode features audio from Vitamin D May Explain Higher Bone Fracture Risk in Vegans, The Purported Benefits of Vitamin K2: Should You Take Supplements?, and Using the Cigarette Tax Playbook Against Big Food. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Those healthy foods that add life to your years? Just don’t say they’re good for you. This episode features audio from Do Healthy Fast-Food Options Lead to Healthier Choices? and How to Avoid the Boomerang Effect of Remedy Messaging. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Hear the story of how one researcher made nearly every scientific paper ever published free to anyone, anywhere in the world. This episode features audio from How to Access Research Articles for Free with Sci-Hub. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
The correlation between high cholesterol and heart disease is settled once and for all. This episode features audio from Cholesterol and Heart Disease: Why Has There Been So Much Controversy? and Does Dietary Cholesterol (Eggs) Raise Blood Cholesterol?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
I’m on my treadmill and ready to answer your questions about nutrition. This episode features audio from this live Q&A.
The case for drinking coffee is stronger than ever. This episode features audio from Which Coffee Is Healthier— Light Roast, Dark Roast, or Low Acid?, Does Coffee Affect Cholesterol?, and Coffee and Artery Function. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
If you eat a plant-based diet, should you supplement with B12 and vitamin D? The answer may surprise you. This episode features audio from Are Supplements and Vitamins B12 and D Really Necessary on a Plant-Based Diet?. Visit the video page for the doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
There is no shortage of questions about these two increasingly common medical conditions: high cholesterol and diabetes. This episode features audio from Answering Your Questions About Cholesterol and Diabetes. Visit the video pages for the doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
A lot of people have gluten-free diets, but is it for you?
This episode features audio from The Potential Harm in Unnecessary Gluten-Free Diets, Is Gluten Sensitivity Real?, and Gluten-Free Diets: Separating the Wheat from the Chat. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
The color of our skin should not determine the length and quality of our lives.
This episode features audio from How a Plant-Based Diet Can Help Reduce Racial Health Disparities and Talcum Powder and Fibroids. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Is burning incense safe? Can we control hot flashes with diet? What’s up with fenugreek? Here are some answers.
This episode features audio from The Side Effects of Burning Incense, Dietary Approach to Naturally Treating Menopause Symptoms, and The Benefits of Fenugreek for Preventing and Treating Diabetes. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Let’s talk about how to keep your bones healthy and strong.
This episode features audio from Do Vegans Have Lower Bone Mineral Density and Higher Risk of Osteoporosis?, Alkaline Diets, Animal Protein, and Calcium Loss, and Is Milk Good for Our Bones?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Should we feed cancer? Starve it? Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we have more answers on the effects of fasting on cancer.
This episode features audio from Fasting Before and After Chemotherapy Put to the Test and Fasting-Mimicking Diet Before and After Chemotherapy. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
There is research that points to a growing body of evidence that fasting can have positive effects on cancer patients.
This episode features audio from Fasting for Cancer: What About Cachexia? and Fasting Before and After Chemotherapy and Radiation. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
If you have halitosis, you probably don’t know it. Here are some steps you can take to avoid bad breath.
This episode features audio from How to Naturally Treat Tongue Coating-Associated Halitosis (Bad Breath) and Foods That Cause and Help Halitosis (Bad Breath). Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
It turns out that many of the companies we work for are just as interested in our health as we are.
This episode features audio from The Return on Investment (ROI) for Employee Health and Wellness Programs and Workplace Health and Wellness Programs Put to the Test. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Many types of foods are better for our skin, and I’ll discuss some of them.
This episode features audio from How to Naturally Reduce Wrinkles with Food, Beauty Is More than Skin Deep, and Flaxseeds for Sensitive Skin. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
It tastes pretty sweet and looks a lot like sugar, but is it good for you? This episode features audio from Does the Sweetener Allulose Have Side Effects? and Is Allulose a Healthy Sweetener?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Worried about getting cancer or dying prematurely? You might want to ignore dietary recommendations brought to you by Big Sugar and Big Meat. This episode features audio from The Health Risks vs. Benefits of Meat Consumption, How Big Meat Manipulated the Science, and How Much Does Meat Affect Longevity?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Guess what Big Sugar and Big Meat mislead us about? Nutrition guidelines. This episode features audio from Observational Studies Show Similar Results to Randomized Controlled Trials, Failing GRADE for Annals of Internal Medicine Meat Studies, and Conflicts of Interest in the Annals of Internal Medicine Meat Studies. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
Ever wonder how industries impact dietary and health guidelines? We start with the influence of Big Sugar.
Today on the NutritionFacts podcast, we look at antibiotic resistance genes, the misleading packaging on dietary supplements, and why health insurers don’t embrace plant-based eating.
It’s an herb. It’s a seed. It’s a naturally occurring edible spice, and it may also be an anti-cancer agent.
Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we have a story on the micromort, a unit of communicating risk to patients. We’ll also hear about the health benefits of eating nuts and we’ll dive into the fascinating story about how we won the fight to ban trans-fat.
Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at a rampant form of discrimination that can lead to some very bad health outcomes.
There are some great alternatives to approaching some of the health problems that plague use. Today we look at natural remedies for insomnia and an enlarged prostate.
It’s a great feeling to evacuate our bowels successfully. Here are some ways to keep that smile on your face.
Do we get enough protein? Do we get too much? And how do plant and animal proteins differ?
When you reach for that fatty, fried food, here is what actually happens inside your body.
There are a lot of remedies for hair loss out there. Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we bring you some solid fact-based research.
Some personal care products may contain lead and intestines, potentially infected with mad cow disease.
Today we learn about the health benefits of peanut butter, discover how to increase our life expectancy and look at cancer causing contaminants in medication and meat.
This shape shifting vegetable has a very different nutritional profile depending on which kind you serve and how you serve it.
We haven’t discovered the fountain of youth, but we have found a very busy hormone that may hold a key to longer life.
Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, Dr. Greger answers your questions on a wide range of topics, while getting in his steps on his trusty treadmill.
Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we hear how to fight the hallmarks of cancer with food and lifestyle.
Caloric restriction has its charms for many people. It also has a dizzying array of side effects.
Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore foods that enhance male sexuality and fertility.
Fifty million people suffer from arthritis. Here are some ways to control the symptoms.
Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we discover some of the health benefits of eating onions.
What if we could avoid invasive surgery to rearrange our gastrointestinal anatomy by eating right?
Many of us struggle with weight loss and turn to this surgery when diet and exercise don’t work.
You’ll want to avoid this chemical contaminant and carcinogen that is found in many of the foods we eat.
Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we discover why well-balanced gastrointestinal tract is key to our health and well-being.
Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we look at the effect of heavy metal music, the role that meat plays in triggering Parkinson’s, and the nutritional power of onions.
Mushrooms provide some of the most amazing nutrients, not found anywhere else in the plant kingdom.
Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, I answer a wide range of nutrition questions on a recent episode of Facebook Live.
This is not the kind of mold you find in your basement. This is the kind you eat without knowing it.
You have questions and I answer them with information on which foods contain potassium, whether plant-based iron is the best kind, and what to do about heartburn.
There are lots of positive steps we can take in the world to live a more sustainable life. Dr. Greger explores a better way forward with Gareth and Anca Barrett.
In 41 states in the U.S. medical students are legally allowed to practice pelvic exams on anesthetized women.
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we discover what emulsifiers do to our gut microbiome, learn about the magical powers of cumin, and hear about a very odd reaction to pine nuts
Physician heal thyself. Why most doctors don’t know more about how to prevent the number one cause of death in the U.S. today.
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we use a new visualization tool to help us decide if we need to take statins.
Cannabis to treat IBD? The healthiest diet according to scientists? Statins that work in one study and not the other?
Cancer is most deadly when it spreads. Today we look at the best diet to keep cancer in check.
You throw a wide range of questions at me and I try and answer them while getting my steps in at the same time.
Humankind had been doing pretty well fighting the most common mental health disorder, until our diets took a hit.
Everybody does it. Or should. On a regular basis. But what’s the best and healthiest way to clean?
Want to boost your DNA repair, warm your hands, and avoid muscle fatigue? You’re in the right place.
Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we ask about the right fruit to eat, the best portion size, and how it should be served.
Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we take a look at a wide variety of topics including a condition known as syncope (fainting), how to prevent ulcerative colitis, and how to avoid repeat visits eating unhealthy hospital food.
Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at the best diet to optimize diabetes control and prevention.
Most people have never heard of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease but it’s more common than you think.
If you had inflammatory bowel disease you probably wouldn’t want to admit it. Here’s how to prevent it.
Can you say Fraud? Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at how cardiologists game the system resulting in unnecessary procedures.
Are doctors killing or stroking out thousands of people a year for nothing? Here are some answers.
Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at stents — those tiny tubes that doctors insert into a blocked artery to keep it open.
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we discover how whole (ideally intact!) grains—ancient and modern alike—should be an integral part of everyone’s diet.
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we take a look at a little known grain with a lot of personality.
Want to know more about forest bathing, the ideal waist size, and how to make matcha ice cream? You’ve come to the right place.
I’m back on my treadmill taking a wide variety of your questions on our Nutrition Facts YouTube channel.
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at some ways to help avoid osteoarthritis, diabetes, sciatica, hypertension, cancer, dementia, and infertility.
Today we look at a condition that is associated with a multitude of serious health issues - obesity.
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we continue our series looking at the human health effects of plant-based meats.
Ever wonder about the personal, human effects of plant-based meats? We’ve got some new research to help you sort it all out.
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at the long-chain omega 3 fatty acid that plays an important role in supporting pregnant and breastfeeding women.
It’s a cornucopia of nutrition information today on the Nutrition Facts podcast with stories on fasting for rheumatoid arthritis, how to reverse heart failure with diet and the benefits of pole walking.
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore all you’ve ever wanted to know about Vitamin B12 but were afraid to ask.
Acne can show up at any time. Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at some of the culprits.
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore a variety of nutrient-rich foods that can enhance our workout.
If you’ve ever wondered about the role of epigenetics in the obesity debate, the health benefits of spending time in nature and the health effects of quinoa, this episode is for you.
Dr. Greger answers your questions and reveals the whereabouts of his missing treadmill.
There are ways that vegetarians can prevent stroke risk. Today we have the final episode in our series on stroke and diet.
We continue our investigation on stroke risk and a plant-based diet. Today, it’s part 3 in our 4 part series on strokes.
New research suggests that vegetarians are more prone to strokes. Here’s the research in part 2 of our 4 part series.
Sometimes our immune systems are our own worst enemies. Here are ways to prevent the inflammation that comes with immune dysfunction.
Today we ask how can we prevent the next pandemic? (Hint: the answer has to do with changing our food system)
What should we expect in the coming months and years with SARS-CoV-2? And what other pandemics might the future hold?
Today we examine whether or not your pet is a disease vector and determine if that face mask you just bought actually works.
Today we discover lots of conflicting opinions about one of the simplest ways to inactivate the virus on our hands.
Today we look at the transmission of the coronavirus and the length of time it can survive on surfaces like paper.
Should we be eating immune-boosting foods and what about zinc? Does it help slow the replication of the virus?
What does the clinical course of COVID-19 look like for those who survive and what changes can we make to modify our own risk factors?
Today we examine possible breeding grounds for coronaviruses including wet markets and livestock farms.
In the last 17 years, there have been three new deadly coronavirus epidemics, but where do emerging diseases emerge from?
We read a lot of reviews. So we figured it was time to rate which reviews give us the best information.
Today we share some of the latest research on how plant-based diets affect diabetes risk, migraines and calorie dense foods.
High blood pressure is a common condition, which can cause serious health problems. So how do we get it under control?
Could food advertisements and corporate influence be playing a role in the obesity epidemic? Let’s find out.
Think there’s an obesity problem? You’re right! A third or more of all adults in the U.S. are obese. Here’s Part 1 in our series.
Your internal biological clock is a powerful tool affecting nearly every organ in your body.
You have over a hundred thousand miles of arteries in your body. Here’s how to keep them healthy.
Wouldn’t it be great to time travel? Well that’s what we do today with part 1 of an episode from 10 years ago where I joined experts in predicting the emergence of a virulent new virus.
Dr. Greger takes a wide range of questions from listeners today from the ice bucket challenge, to the anti-microbial properties of silver, to nocturnal hypertension.
Today we answer some of the big questions about alcohol use, touching on cancer and liver health.
Today on the show I get to talk about one of my favorite topics, which happens to be the subject of my new book, How Not to Diet.
Today it’s the exotic and occasionally toxic star fruit, the industry’s response to sugary breakfast cereal and the healthful effects of the fabulous flax seed.
Today we feature part 3 of our series on the effects of intermittent fasting as we ask the question is fasting safe?
Today we feature part 2 of our series on the effects of intermittent fasting with the pros and cons of caloric restriction.
Hundreds of calories can be cut from one’s daily diet. What is the long-term effect of doing this? Today we launch a four-part series on intermittent fasting.
It’s a commonly held myth that vegetarians come up short when it comes to getting enough protein. On today’s show – we look at the facts.
There are so many milks that aren’t from cows it can make your head spin. Today we count the ways.
We continue our “Nutrition Facts One on One” series with an interview with Ferdinand of the Vegains podcast.
Today Dr. Greger lets us in on a little cooking secret, we put refrigerator water filters to the test and we look at how certain foods are linked to happiness and well-being.
Today we are going to take a close look on an industry we don’t hear a lot about in the news – the food industry.
If weight loss in a pill sounds too to be true - then it’s time to take a look at the facts.
Low carbs – high fat. What’s the problem with the Ketogenic diet? Today we hear part one of our series.
Today we look at some lifestyle changes to improve one of our deadliest health conditions.
Do We Need Extra Vitamin D? Today we explore the powerful properties and correct dosage of supplemental Vitamin D.
They have an amazing effect on our blood pressure, prostate, and even menstrual cycles.
Today we explore the best foods to counteract autism, childhood infections and cognitive defects.
Today we look at cannabis for breastfeeding and pregnant women and the use of fennel and ginger for painful periods.
Today we look at the effectiveness of duct tape for wart removal, we create a solution for washing fruits and vegetables, and examine the remarkable impact of the structure of food.
Today we explore cooking to live longer, the health benefits of coffee, and pesticides in Marijuana.
What is orthorexia? If you follow a healthy diet, you could be described as an orthorexic.
Today I share with you a chat I had with actress Gianna Simone on a wide variety of nutrition topics.
On the docket today: cell phone radiation, marijuana edibles, and a study that reveals who has the healthiest thoughts and habits about food.
Today we begin the first in an occasional series – highlighting one healthy food with demonstrable health benefits
It controls your metabolism, produces hormones, regulates your body temperature. So what can we do to keep it healthy?
Today we find out how plant-based diets may help prevent oral disease, such as gum disease.
Today we look at the best way to treat arthritis – and manage the inflammation that causes it.
Which foods help mitigate the risk of breast cancer? Let’s find out what the science says.
Today we look at research that shows the effects of certain foods and nutrients on mental illness.
Today we discover the therapeutic effect of wonderful smelling herbs, flowers, and fruit.
Today’s stories bring you the facts on the use of ginger for obesity, whether or not sweating helps us get rid of lead and mercury in our bodies, and a study comparing the merits of Kosher and organic chicken.
From Roman Gladiators to vegetarians and meat eaters – today we discover how diet can affect our strength and endurance.
Today I share with you the tracking system for making sure you eat a variety of the healthiest foods every day.
Today we look at what some recent studies tell us about the nutritional impact of cheese.
Our grab bag of facts today includes adding milk to your coffee, the best food for late pregnancy, and the benefits of blueberries.
You don’t have to be Henry the VIII to get gout. Find out how to prevent and treat gout with food.
We constantly see new diets being touted. What does the research tell us about which is best?
It’s time to be transported to the Greek Isles. What does the science say about the Mediterranean-type diet?
Today we unlock the power of chia seeds, detox mercury, and study dietary approaches to female sexual dysfunction.
Lifestyle medicine prescribes healthy habits to prevent and reverse some chronic diseases. Why don’t more doctors study and practice lifestyle medicine?
Most of the vitamins we need come from plants. So, should we supplement? Here’s what the science says about a few key vitamins.
This natural beverage is a staple around the world. And it can even reverse the progression of some diseases.
Back by popular demand, it’s the Nutrition Facts grab bag with the latest research on aloe, kale vs. cabbage and the power of apple peels.
Artificial sweeteners are not really all that sweet – and some have properties that can do more harm than good.
It’s shark week on Nutrition Facts with our special episode on shark cartilage supplements.
We hear a lot about gluten sensitivity. Today we go deep to understand better ways to control that sensitivity and improve our diet.
Crohn’s disease is a serious autoimmune condition that affects many parts of our digestive tract. Diet can play an important part in developing and alleviating symptoms. Listen in to find out how.
Bladder infections are a common and painful problem. Can diet help to prevent and treat bladder issues?
You sneeze, itch, break into a rash. What can you do? Today we look to our diets for an answer.
If you’ve ever wanted the back story on how I became such a strong advocate for information based nutrition – here it is!
The tobacco industry, the food industry, and the chemical industry are powerful players in creating the products we use every day. And their profit is our peril. Here’s the story.
Today we look at some surprising dietary strategies that can help us speed recovery after surgery.
If you want to help your body defend itself against invaders that attack your immune system, you’ll want to take a listen.
Today we consider some ways to ensure sperm health and fertility. Hint: you may want to put your cell phone down.
Back by popular demand, it’s the Nutrition Facts grab bag with new research on coconut oil, good gut bacteria, and calcium supplements.
Ironically, women who are harmed the most may be the ones who claim the greatest benefit.
Can getting a mammogram actually cause you harm? Today we look at the data to get some answers.
Today we ask the question, “Who should get mammograms?” The guidelines for mammograms have been changing. So, where does that leave us now?
If you have it, you’ll want to get rid of it. On today’s show, the dangers of inflammation in disease.
There are lots of ways to fight cancer. On today’s show we look at what happens when you put cancer on a plant-based diet.
The latest news on a variety of topics, including lead, autism and diet, and countering stress-induced immune suppression.
What is oil pulling, you may ask? Listen in and learn what the science says about this ancient Ayurvedic practice.
On today’s show I discuss some of the latest research affecting women’s health, including diet remedies for menopause, calcium deficiencies, and the rise in blood lead levels.
Today, back by popular demand, we present the nutrition facts grab bag with the latest news on a whole variety of topics.
They may have a nice taste and clean your teeth, but some toothpastes contain compounds that may have some unexpected side effects.
You might wonder what the authorities have to say about brain cancer and mobile phones. Here’s your answer.
Improvements in some autistic children points to the growing benefits of a plant based diet.
Today we look at the best diet for fibroids, the most common tumors of the female reproductive system.
We explore some new remedies for one of the most common skin disorders—Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema.
Cholesterol is a vital component of our cells, which is why our body makes all that we need…until our diet gets in the way.
Did you know that some say that lectins – a substance found in beans – can do your body harm? Here are the facts.
Recent studies support several strategies for getting children to eat healthier foods in social settings and at home.
Of the many factors that go into maintaining a healthy body weight, one that we have control over is our diet. How may diet affect weight?
We all know the feeling - low energy, fighting to keep our eyes open, and experiencing this ebb day in and day out. Today we explore the topic of fatigue.
On today’s show, we take a close look at coconut oil, the fat in coconut milk. Should we eat it or avoid it? Let's see what the science says.
Today we discuss three topics that may affect the quality of life for women throughout their lifetimes: pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome, and bacterial vaginosis.
Prostate cancer is the most common internal cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death for American men, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Tune in to hear how lifestyle habits appear to be important in both preventing and treating prostate cancer.
A lot of junk food comes loaded with trans fats which may raise our bad “LDL” cholesterol when consumed in nearly any quantity. In today's episode, I talk about trans fat oil bans, as well as our primary sources of this substance.
Açai berries are touted for their antioxidant power. Today we look at what the science says about this so-called "superfood."
Today we bring back the nutrition facts grab bag with the latest news on a whole variety of topics: Vitamin D supplements for treating fibromyalgia, the optimal white blood cell count, and autoimmune disease hidradenitis-suppurativa.
Even at low-level exposure, arsenic is not just a known human carcinogen, but it may impair our immune function and increase our risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Here’s a story about the effects of too much arsenic in the diet.
Acne affects millions worldwide. Can nutrition curtail and control this common condition?
30 minutes? 15 minutes? Every other day? Today we look at the bigger picture about exercise.
That is the question. The answer is found in the foods that bring us urinary tract health.
You know you’ve always wondered: are smoothies good for me or do they just cause weight gain? Here's what the science says.
With all the bad news out there about foods that are detrimental to our cardiovascular and sexual health, here are some positive steps we can take.
BPA is one of the most widely used chemicals in the world. What are the consequences of BPA in the food supply?
How was one of the most toxic substances not immediately banned from commercial and industrial use?
What are the benefits of buying organic foods? Are they safer? Do they make you healthier?
One way to get healthier joints involves reducing inflammation by eating the right kind of diet.
From sniffles to watery eyes to food allergies–there are some ways to lessen the effects of many different kinds of allergies.
Bad nerve health can cause serious physical disabilities. Here are some ways to keep your nerves happy.
What is the best way to stay out of oxidative debt? Take in more antioxidants than we use up. Here’s how.
Today we weigh the potential health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids with the risks of ingesting too much mercury.
There is a good deal of controversy in dairy products today. In this episode, we take a close look at the science.
Much of the information about genetically modified crops is wrong—on both sides of the debate. So what does the best available evidence have to say about the health implications of GMOs?
In today’s episode, we explore the health benefits of eating a variety of foods in different combinations.
Artificial sweeteners may not have calories, but they do have side effects that many people don’t know about.
In this episode, we go back in time to look at the diet of Paleolithic man and discover what there is to recommend in today’s Paleo fad diets.
The story of a hard working bean that has a positive effect on our nutrition and health.
Can we get all our vitamins naturally? Today we take a look at the necessity of vitamin supplements.
What’s the best way to ensure our children grow up healthy? Here are some science-based recommendations. This episode features audio from Should All Children Have Their Cholesterol Checked?, California Children are Contaminated, and Does a Drink of Water Make Children Smarter?.
No, it’s not a political movement. It’s the story of the underappreciated role our gut bacteria play in keeping us healthy.
Most of us suffer from colds year round. Here’s a way to bolster your chances of staying healthy this season.
High blood pressure is at the top of the charts for causes of death in the world. In this episode we explore ways to lessen the risk of hypertension with stories about diet, sodium intake, and the blood pressure lowering effects of hibiscus tea.
In this episode we learn about the best way to have healthy lungs with new information about asthma rates and fruit and vegetable consumption, lessening the effects of COPD, and the latest research about the effects of air freshener products.
In this episode we discover the latest research on how a plant-based diet may prevent pre-diabetes, control blood sugar levels in diabetics, and we learn about the amazing power of ground flax.
What’s the best way to take those pounds off? We examine the benefits of diet and exercise, maintaining a higher metabolic rate, and the importance of a tissue that actually burns fat.
In this episode we discover some of the best ways to live well and live longer—with the power of berries, combatting “inflamm-aging,” and a very useful bacteria that inhibits an enzyme associated with aging.
There are lots of factors that contribute to our moods at any given time. Lucky for us there is a wealth of fabulous science out there to help us navigate our way. In this episode we’ll look into the results of one of the most comprehensive controlled trials of diet and mood, we’ll examine the advantages to antioxidant rich foods, and we’ll compare the benefits of aerobic exercise to antidepressant medication.
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder. So how do we prevent or slow it? In this episode of Nutrition Facts, we’ll look at the merits of the Mediterranean diet, the correlation of the disease with high cholesterol levels and the role the spice turmeric may play in protecting our mental faculties.
While men and women have many of the same health issues, there are some important ways in which they diverge. We’ll discuss the effect of disrupting toxins on male infertility, the best diet if you’re diagnosed with prostate cancer and we’ll learn some surprising information about watermelons.
Many of us think that heart disease is something that happens to other folks. Well, the fact is that heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women. In this episode of Nutrition Facts we’ll look at how to reverse heart disease, address the role of Omega-3’s for heart health and see if we can extend our lives by slowing our heartbeats.
There are a variety of unique health issues that women face that affects their quality of life. In this episode of Nutrition Facts we’ll examine the optimal diet if you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, how long to detox from eating fish before pregnancy, the safety of calcium supplements and a remedy for painful periods.
Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way to lower your high blood pressure, guard against Alzheimers, or even lose weight? Well as it turns out there is. Dr. Michael Greger, founder of NutritionFacts.org, and author of the instant New York Times bestseller, “How Not to Die” joins us to celebrate evidence-based nutrition to add years to our life and life to our years.