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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

Make Mosquitos Like You Less

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? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Oct 05, 202312 min

Chronic Pain Relief

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/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Sep 28, 202315 min

A Plant-Based Pregnancy

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/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 21, 202315 min

Sweetener Side Effects

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/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 07, 202317 min

Exercise and Weight Loss

How much exercise do we need to lose weight? What kind of exercise is best? This episode features audio from: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-swimming-good-for-weight-loss/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-exercise-to-sustain-weight-loss/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/diet-or-exercise-whats-more-important-for-weight-loss/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 31, 202311 min

Reverse Stage 3 Cancer with Fasting?

A promising case study on lymphoma. This episode features audio from: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/a-case-of-stage-3-cancer-reversal-with-fasting/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/spontaneous-regression-of-cancer-with-fasting/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 24, 202313 min

Fecal Transplants (and, yes, that’s a thing)

Fecal transplants can be used to treat colitis, depression, bipolar disorder, and alcoholism. This episode features audio from: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/fecal-transplants-for-ulcerative-colitis-ms-depression-bipolar-and-alcoholism/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-become-a-fecal-transplant-super-donor Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 17, 202314 min

The Best Mosquito Repellent

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we have the details on DEET and some natural alternatives. This episode features audio from: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/natural-alternatives-to-deet-mosquito-repellent/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 10, 20239 min

Research Roundup 2

The latest research on how to eat less meat, reversing kidney failure, and the connection between stress and our breath. This episode features audio from: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/strategies-to-eat-less-meat/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-diet-for-treating-and-reversing-stage-3-kidney-disease/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-stress-cause-halitosis-bad-breath/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Aug 03, 202315 min

The Flower Power of Hibiscus Tea

The hibiscus plant has flamboyant, beautiful flowers and real health benefits. This episode features audio from: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/fat-blocking-benefits-of-hibiscus-tea/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/hibiscus-tea-vs-plant-based-diets-for-hypertension/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-hibiscus-tea-is-too-much/ Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 27, 202317 min

The Oatmeal Cure

The surprising power of a very unassuming food. This episode features audio from Is Oatmeal Good for People with Diabetes? , How Does Oatmeal Help with Blood Sugars? , and Oatmeal Diet Put to the Test for Diabetes Treatment . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jul 20, 202316 min

Women’s Health

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. This episode features audio from How to Treat Endometriosis with Seaweed , Oxidized Cholesterol 27HC May Explain 3 Breast Cancer Mysteries , and Should Women with Fibroids Avoid Soy? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jul 13, 202318 min

Chronic Pain Relief

Anti-inflammatory diets are an excellent way to help us alleviate chronic pain syndrome. This episode features audio from The Best Diet for Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic Pain Relief and Apple Peels Put to the Test for Chronic Joint Pain . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jul 06, 202313 min

Get the Lead Out

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore the best ways to use diet to help lower heavy metal levels in our body. This episode features audio from How to Lower Heavy Metal Levels with Diet , Cadmium & Cancer: Plant vs. Animal Foods , and Get the Lead Out . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jun 29, 202313 min

Treating Parkinson’s with Diet

Parkinson’s is caused by a deficiency in dopamine, so what if you ate foods rich in the dopamine precursor levodopa? This episode features audio from Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Velvet Beans (Mucuna pruriens) and Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Fava Beans (Faba or Broad Beans) . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jun 22, 202313 min

Get Some Sleep

Did you know you can gain weight if you don’t get enough sleep? This episode features audio from Does Lack of Sleep Cause You to Gain Weight? , Does Getting Enough Sleep Help You Lose Weight? , and Natural Dietary Remedy for Insomnia . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jun 15, 202316 min

Research Roundup

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. This episode features audio from Vinegar for Blood Sugar Control and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment , Does Coffee Inhibit Iron Absorption? What Are the Effects of Having Too M...

Jun 08, 202316 min

Dr. Greger in The Kitchen

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....

Jun 01, 202316 min

Tongue Scraping (Part II)

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.

May 25, 202313 min

Tongue Scraping (Part I)

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....

May 18, 202315 min

A Healthy Brain Is a Happy Brain

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....

May 11, 202317 min

The Best Diet for Athletic Performance

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....

May 04, 202322 min

NutritionFacts Grab Bag 27

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 d. 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....

Apr 27, 202323 min

The Right Idea, the Wrong Message

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....

Apr 20, 202318 min

The Robin Hood of Science

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.

Apr 13, 202311 min

Is This the End of the Cholesterol Controversy?

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....

Apr 06, 202311 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 9

I’m on my treadmill and ready to answer your questions about nutrition. This episode features audio from this live Q&A.

Mar 30, 202322 min

Coffee: Sip or Skip?

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....

Mar 23, 202318 min

B12 and Vitamin D Supplements

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.

Mar 16, 20238 min
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