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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

There’s a Fungus Among Us

Lots of food contains mold toxins. Here’s how to avoid them. This episode features audio from Ochratoxin in Breakfast Cereals and Ochratoxin in Certain Herbs, Spices, and Wine . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jan 13, 20229 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 5

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.

Jan 06, 202223 min

Oats: Not Just for Horses

Oats are tasty, healthy, and good for our skin. This episode features audio from Can Oatmeal Reverse Heart Disease? , Can Oatmeal Help Fatty Liver Disease? , and Oatmeal Lotion for Chemotherapy-Induced Rash . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Dec 23, 202112 min

Without Consent

In 41 states in the U.S. medical students are legally allowed to practice pelvic exams on anesthetized women. This episode features audio from Medical Students Practice Pelvic Exams on Anesthetized Women Without Their Consent and Ending the Hidden Practice of Pelvic Exams on Unconscious Women Without Their Consent . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Dec 16, 202113 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 21

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. This episode features audio from Pine Mouth Syndrome: Prolonged Bitter Taste from Certain Pine Nuts , Are Emulsifiers Like Carboxymethylcellulose and Polysorbate 80 Safe? , and Benefits of Cumin and Saffron for Weight Loss . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Dec 09, 202113 min

SIBO: Do You Have It? Do You Want It?

Is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth a thing? This episode features audio from Are Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Tests Valid? and Fiber vs. Low FODMAP for SIBO Symptoms . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Dec 02, 202111 min

A Doctor a Day Keeps the Apples Away

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. This episode features audio from How Much Do Doctors Actually Know About Nutrition? , Why Prevention Is Worth a Ton of Cure , and How Doctors Responded to Being Named a Leading Killer . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Nov 25, 202117 min

Statins Part II

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we use a new visualization tool to help us decide if we need to take statins. This episode features audio from The True Benefits vs. Side Effects of Statins and How Much Longer Do You Live on Statins? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Nov 18, 202112 min

Statins Part I

Make an informed choice about whether to take statin drugs. This episode features audio from Who Should Take Statins? and Are Doctors Misleading Patients About Statin Risks and Benefits? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Nov 11, 202113 min

Fun with Fermented Foods

These foods are rich in probiotics but some are better for you than others. This episode features audio from Fermented or Unfermented Soy Foods for Prostate Cancer Prevention? , Culture Shock – Questioning the Efficacy and Safety of Probiotics , and Preventing the Common Cold with Probiotics? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Nov 04, 202112 min

Doing the Moringa

Don’t try this at home. Today we look at the true health benefits of Moringa powder. This episode features audio from The Benefits of Moringa: Is It the Most Nutritious Food? and The Efficacy and Side Effects of Moringa Leaf Powder . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Oct 28, 202110 min

The Best Diet for Thyroid Function Part 2

More research on keeping our thyroids happy and healthy. This episode features audio from The Best Diet for Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism and Diet for Hypothyroidism: A Natural Treatment for Hashimoto’s Disease . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Oct 21, 202111 min

The Best Diet for Thyroid Function Part 1

How to take care of one of our most important organs — our thyroid. This episode features audio from Are Vegans at Risk for Iodine Deficiency? and The Healthiest Natural Source of Iodine . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Oct 14, 202111 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 20

Cannabis to treat IBD? The healthiest diet according to scientists? Statins that work in one study and not the other? This episode features audio from Cannabis for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) , The Scientific Consensus on a Healthy Diet , and How Common Are Muscle Side Effects from Statins? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Oct 07, 202120 min

Lowering Metastasis Risk

Cancer is most deadly when it spreads. Today we look at the best diet to keep cancer in check. This episode features audio from What Causes Cancer to Metastasize? , How to Help Control Cancer Metastasis with Diet , and The Food That Can Downregulate a Metastatic Cancer Gene . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Sep 30, 202117 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 4

You throw a wide range of questions at me and I try and answer them while getting my steps in at the same time. This episode features audio from this live Q&A.

Sep 23, 202124 min

Fighting Depression

Humankind had been doing pretty well fighting the most common mental health disorder, until our diets took a hit. This episode features audio from How to Boost Brain BDNF Levels for Depression Treatment , Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Depression , and Plant-Based Diets for Improved Mood and Productivity . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Sep 16, 202119 min

Keeping It Clean and Healthy

Everybody does it. Or should. On a regular basis. But what’s the best and healthiest way to clean? This episode features audio from Do Natural & DIY Tea Tree Oil Cleaning Products Disinfect as Well as Bleach? , The Effects of Cleaning Products and Air Fresheners on Lung Function , and Throw Household Products off the Scent . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Sep 09, 202114 min

An Aspirin a Day?

Turns out there are better ways to ensure our health and well being. This episode features audio from Should We All Take Aspirin to Prevent Heart Disease? , Should We All Take Aspirin to Prevent Cancer? , and Plants with Aspirin Aspirations . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Sep 02, 202120 min

Citrus Power

Want to boost your DNA repair, warm your hands, and avoid muscle fatigue? You’re in the right place. This episode features audio from Citrus Peels & Cancer: Zest for Life? , Keeping your Hands Warm with Citrus , and Reducing Muscle Fatigue with Citrus . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Aug 26, 202110 min

One Bad Apple

Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we ask about the right fruit to eat, the best portion size, and how it should be served. This episode features audio from Lychee Fruit and Hypoglycin: How Many Are Too Many? , Is Canned Fruit as Healthy? , and How Much Fruit Is Too Much? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Aug 19, 202117 min

You Say Nitrates, I Say Nitrites

Turns out there are good nitrates and bad nitrites. Here’s the breakdown. This episode features audio from The Effects of Processed Meat on Lung Function , When Nitrites Go Bad , and Oxygenating Blood with Nitrate-Rich Vegetables . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Aug 12, 202115 min

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 19

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. This episode features audio from How to Prevent Fainting , The Best Diet for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment , and Just How Bad Is Hospital Food? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Aug 05, 202119 min

Controlling Diabetes

Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at the best diet to optimize diabetes control and prevention. This episode features audio from The Benefits of Millet for Diabetes , Diabetics Should Take Their Pulses , and The Best Diet for Diabetes . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jul 29, 202115 min

Fatty Liver Disease and How Not to Get It

Most people have never heard of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease but it’s more common than you think. This episode features audio from The Best Diet for Fatty Liver Disease Treatment , Can Oatmeal Help Fatty Liver Disease? , and How to Prevent Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jul 22, 202118 min

What’s the Skinny on Kombucha?

It tastes like it might be good for you. But the truth is more complicated. This episode features audio from Kombucha’s Side Effects: Is It Bad for You? , Is Kombucha Tea Good for You?, and What Are the Best Beverages? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 15, 202115 min

Let’s Call It…IBD

If you had inflammatory bowel disease you probably wouldn’t want to admit it. Here’s how to prevent it. This episode features audio from The Best Diet for Crohn’s Disease Treatment , Preventing Crohn’s Disease with Diet , and Does Nutritional Yeast Trigger Crohn’s Disease? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jul 08, 202120 min

Do Stents Work? Part 3

Can you say Fraud? Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at how cardiologists game the system resulting in unnecessary procedures. This episode features audio from Why Are Stents Still Used If They Don’t Work? and Heart Stents and Upcoding: How Cardiologists Game the System . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jul 01, 202115 min

Do Stents Work? Part 2

Are doctors killing or stroking out thousands of people a year for nothing? Here are some answers. This episode features audio from The Risks of Heart Stents , Angioplasty Heart Stent Risks vs. Benefits , and Do Heart Stent Procedures Work for Angina Chest Pain? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jun 24, 202119 min
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