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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLMnutritionfacts.org
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.
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Episodes

What Is Actually in Meat?

The answer may alarm you. This episode features audio from: Preventing and Treating Sarcoidosis Carbadox, the Carcinogenic Drug Fed to U.S. Pigs but Banned in Other Countries What Are Hot Dogs and Burgers Made Of? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jan 22, 202614 min

Dietary Solutions to the Climate Crisis

Is there a way to change our diet and lifestyle for the good of the planet? This episode features audio from: Win-Win Dietary Solutions to the Climate Crisis Is Soil Degradation Reducing the Nutrition of Fruits and Vegetables? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jan 15, 202610 min

Putting Celery to the Test

It’s crunchy and it’s green, but is celery good for you? This episode features audio from: The Benefits and Side Effects of Celery Are There Foods with Negative Calories? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jan 08, 202612 min

Antibiotic Resistance Is Futile and Dangerous

It’s getting harder to avoid antibiotics in our food supply. This episode features audio from: Drug Residues in Meat and Their Effect on Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic Resistance Genes in the Guts of Vegetarians vs. Meat-Eaters Antibiotic-Resistant E. coli and UTIs in Vegetarians vs. Meat-Eaters Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jan 01, 202616 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 15

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we answer a wide variety of your questions on breakfast smoothies, what kind of scientific study I’d like to see performed, and whether there are any updates on the therapeutic use of psychedelics.

Dec 25, 202512 min

Health Effects of Food Additives

What to do about the additives in the food we eat This episode features audio from: Is MSG Bad or Good for You? Phosphate Additives in Meat Purge and Cola Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Dec 18, 202510 min

What Is Lichen Planus and How to Treat It

Fight this inflammatory condition with diet. This episode features audio from: The Benefits of Purslane for Treating Oral Lichen Planus Is Aloe Vera Gel the Best Treatment for Lichen Planus? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Dec 11, 20258 min

NutritionFacts Grab Bag 31

Are environmental toxins lower in wild-caught or farmed fish? Can turmeric extract supplements cause liver toxicity? And what about the toxic pawpaw fruit? This episode features audio from: Are Environmental Toxins Lower in Wild-Caught or Farmed Fish? Turmeric Supplements and Liver Toxicity Do Not Eat Pawpaws Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Dec 04, 202515 min

Plant-Based Kids (Part 2)

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we look at the research on the optimal nutrient intakes for plant-based infants and children This episode features audio from The Growth and Nutrient Intakes of Children Raised on Plant-Based Diets Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Nov 27, 20258 min

Plant-Based Kids (Part 1)

Plant-based diets for pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and childhood This episode features audio from: Preventing Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy with Diet Are the IQs of Vegetarian Children Higher? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Nov 20, 20258 min

Treating Early- and Late-Stage Prostate Cancer

About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. What are some diet and lifestyle solutions? This episode features audio from: Reversing Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Progression with a Plant-Based Diet and Lifestyle Program Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer with Diet: Part 1 Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer with Diet: Part 2 Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Nov 13, 202518 min

How to Limit Pesticide Exposure

Is it worth eating organic? This episode features audio from: Pesticide Exposure and Hypospadias Birth Defects in Vegetarians Can Pesticides Be Rinsed Off? Pesticides (DDT) and Alzheimer’s Disease Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Nov 06, 202513 min

Don’t Milk It

From Parkinson’s disease to the milk pus test, what are the effects of cow’s milk on our health? This episode features audio from: Is There Really Pus in Milk? The Role Milk May Play in Triggering Parkinson’s Disease Why Do Milk Drinkers Live Shorter Lives on Average? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Oct 30, 202517 min

The Pros and Cons of Coffee

Do coffee’s health benefits apply to everyone? This episode features audio from: Does Adding Milk Block the Benefits of Coffee? Do the Health Benefits of Coffee Apply to Everyone? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Oct 23, 202514 min

More on NAD+ Boosting Supplements

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we wrap up our series on the important enzyme NAD+. This episode features audio from: Risks of NAD+ Boosting Supplements Which NAD+ Booster Is Best? The Third Way to Boost NAD+ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Oct 16, 202516 min

Treating ADHD

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we look at the best ways to treat ADHD. This episode features audio from: The Side Effects of Artificial Food Coloring and Dyes: Cancer and ADHD Treating ADHD Without Stimulants Artificial Food Colors and ADHD Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Oct 09, 20257 min

A Healthy Heart

It beats until it doesn’t. This episode features audio from: How to Improve Your Heart Rate Variability How Not to Die from Heart Disease Fully Consensual Heart Disease Treatment Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Oct 02, 202513 min

Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Antioxidants

Well, maybe not everything, but a lot! This episode features audio from: The Highest Antioxidant: Apple, Bean, Berry, Lentil, or Nut? Antioxidants and Depression Antioxidant-Rich Foods with Every Meal Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Sep 25, 202513 min

More on Boosting NAD+

What about lesser-known purported NAD+-boosting supplements? This episode features audio from: Risks and Benefits of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN), a NAD+ Booster Lesser-Known NAD+ Boosting Supplements—Tryptophan, NADH, NMNH, and NRH Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Sep 18, 202514 min

Screening the Sunscreens

Has sunscreen been proven to prevent aging and cancer? This episode includes a Q&A from my webinar on this important topic. This episode features audio from: Choosing the Safest and Most Effective Sunscreen (webinar recording) Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 11, 202542 min

The Risks and Benefits of Nicotinamide

NAM is a purported NAD+-boosting supplement. This episode features audio from: Risks and Benefits of Nicotinamide (NAM), a NAD+ Booster Risks and Benefits of Nicotinamide Riboside (NR), a NAD+ Booster Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Sep 04, 202512 min

Wake Up and Smell the Saffron

Exploring the powerful properties of the Crocus sativus flower This episode features audio from: The Benefits of Saffron for Treating Age-Related Macular Degeneration Saffron for Erectile Dysfunction Saffron for the Treatment of PMS Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Aug 28, 202512 min

What’s a Safer and Cheaper Way to Lose Weight Than GLP-1 Drugs

Tackling the root cause of obesity This episode features audio from Obesity: Is a GLP-1 Deficiency Its Cause, and How to Treat It Without Ozempic and Other Drugs Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 21, 202513 min

Healthy Aging with NAD+

This coenzyme has a profound effect on our metabolism and aging process. This episode features audio from: Do NAD+ Levels Decline with Age? Can NAD+ Boosters Increase Lifespan and Healthspan? Risks and Benefits of Nicotinic Acid (NA), a NAD+ Booster Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Aug 14, 202515 min

Boosting GLP-1 Through Diet

Boosting GLP-1 the way Mother Nature intended This episode features audio from Using Prebiotics, Intact Grains, Thylakoids, and Greens to Boost Our GLP-1 for Weight Loss Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 07, 202524 min

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Remedies for women who experience sexual dysfunction This episode features audio from: Do Ashwagandha, Ginseng, and Maca Root Have Benefits for Female Sexual Dysfunction? Cholesterol and Female Sexual Dysfunction Are Apples the Best Food for a Better Sex Life in Women? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jul 31, 202515 min

Boosting GLP-1 with Diet and Lifestyle

How can we get the benefits of GLP-1 with natural Ozempic alternatives? This episode features audio from Natural Ozempic Alternatives: Boosting GLP-1 with Diet and Lifestyle Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 24, 202528 min

Who Is Rescuing Whom?

Today we look at the positive effects animals have on our health. This episode features audio from: Who Is Rescuing Whom? Pets and Life Extension Are Cats or Dogs More Protective for Children’s Health? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jul 17, 20258 min

The Benefits and Side Effects of Ozempic

Do the benefits of Ozempic outweigh the risks? This episode features audio from Comparing the Benefits and Side Effects of Ozempic (Semaglutide) Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 10, 202513 min

How Much Sleep Is Enough?

You can tell when you don’t get enough sleep, but what does the science say? This episode features audio from: Melatonin Supplements for Sleep and Anti-Aging? Is Six Hours of Sleep Enough? How Much Sleep Is Needed for Glymphatic Flow (Brain Cleaning)? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jul 03, 202514 min
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