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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

That Glymphatic Flow

How do you clear toxic waste from your brain? With the glymphatic system, of course. This episode features audio from: How Much Sleep Is Needed for Glymphatic Flow (Brain Cleaning)? The Best Sleeping Position for Glymphatic Flow in the Brain Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

May 02, 202410 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 12

Should you use protein supplements? What are the benefits of niacin? Dr. Greger answers your questions.

Apr 25, 202421 min

How to Die a Good Death

Retaining dignity, privacy, and relief from pain at the end of life. This episode features audio from: How to Die a Good Death VSED: The Benefits of Fasting for Ending Life Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 18, 202413 min

A New Way to Count Calories

How many fewer calories should you eat to lose one pound of body fat? This episode features audio from: The 3,500 Calorie per Pound Rule Is Wrong The Reason Weight Loss Plateaus When You Diet Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Apr 11, 202415 min

Hot Flashes

Turns out that hot flashes are not inevitable. This episode features audio from: Menopausal Hot Flashes Are Not Inevitable Soy Foods for Menopause Hot Flash Symptoms Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 04, 20249 min

What’s on That Label?

Many drugs and supplements don’t work as advertised. This episode features audio from: Does Prevagen Really Work? Controversy Around FDA’s Approval of Biogen Alzheimer’s Drug, Aducanumab Supplement Regulation and Side Effects: Efforts to Suppress the Truth Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Mar 28, 202417 min

How Not to Age (Part 2)

More insights from my latest book, How Not to Age. Spreadsheet of all sources

Mar 21, 202434 min

How Not to Age (Part 1)

Highlights from my latest book, How Not to Age . Spreadsheet of all sources

Mar 14, 202444 min

Bananas in Smoothies?

Enzymes in bananas can partially destroy a class of nutrients found in berries.

Mar 07, 202415 min

Do Anti-Aging Creams Work? Part 2

The pros and cons of face creams. This episode features audio from: The Benefits of Topical Niacinamide for Reversing Skin Aging The Benefits of Topical Vitamin C for Reversing Skin Aging Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Feb 29, 202410 min

Do Anti-Aging Creams Work? Part 1

They’re expensive and they’re everywhere. This episode features audio from: What Is the Most Important Anti-Aging Cream Ingredient? Topical Retinoids to Reverse Skin Aging Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Feb 22, 202410 min

How to Prevent Hearing Loss

What’s that you say? Many of us suffer unnecessarily from hearing loss. This episode features audio from: Age-Related Hearing Loss Is Preventable, So What Causes It? The Supplement Shown to Slow Age-Related Hearing Loss The Diet Shown to Slow Age-Related Hearing Loss Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Feb 15, 202414 min

Healthy Lungs

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: Best Food to Counter the Effects of Air Pollution The Effects of Processed Meat on Lung Function Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Feb 08, 202416 min

Migraine Relief

Dietary solutions to migraine headaches. This episode features audio from: Foods that Help Headache and Migraine Relief Hot Sauce in the Nose for Cluster Headaches? Ginger for Migraines Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Feb 01, 202413 min

Q&A with Dr. Greger 11

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I have answers to a wide variety of your questions.

Jan 25, 202424 min

Mushroom Power

Many mushrooms have medicinal properties that may surprise you. This episode features audio from: Dietary Sources of the “Longevity Vitamin” Ergothioneine Medicinal Mushrooms for Cancer Survival White Button Mushrooms for Prostate Cancer Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jan 18, 202416 min

The Best Diet for COVID and Long COVID

How do we stay healthy while so many continue to test positive for the virus? This episode features audio from: The Best Diet for COVID and Long-COVID How to Prevent the Next Pandemic Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jan 11, 202420 min

Is Yoga Good for You? Part 2

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we continue our series on the health benefits of yoga. This episode features audio from: Yoga Put to the Test for Depression, Anxiety, and Urinary Incontinence Yoga Put to the Test for IBS, Inflammatory Bowel, Menopause, and Osteoporosis The Side Effects of Yoga Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Jan 04, 202421 min

Is Yoga Good for You? Part 1

The answer may surprise you. This episode features audio from: How to Prove Whether Yoga Has Special Health Benefits Yoga Put to the Test for MS, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Insomnia, and Breast Cancer Yoga Put to the Test for Headaches, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, and the Elderly Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Dec 28, 202315 min

Hormones and Menopause

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore some of the best ways to manage the symptoms of menopause. This episode features audio from: The Best Moisturizers and Lubricants for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms Hormone Treatment (Estrogen Pills and Creams) for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms Soy Milk for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Dec 21, 202313 min

Getting Creative with Creatine

The pros and cons of this popular supplement. This episode features audio from: What Is Creatine? Can It Treat Sarcopenia (Muscle Loss with Age)? Are There Any Side Effects to Taking Creatine? Should Vegetarians Take Creatine to Normalize Homocysteine? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast....

Dec 14, 202314 min

Protecting Our Vision

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

Dec 07, 202311 min

Angiogenesis and Why It Matters

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

Nov 30, 202310 min

Why Eat Plants?

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

Nov 23, 202311 min

Vegetarian Athletes

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

Nov 16, 202310 min

The Best Time to Exercise for Weight Loss

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

Nov 09, 202312 min

Is Spicy Food Good for You?

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

Nov 02, 202313 min

Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

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

Oct 26, 202315 min

Are Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Healthy?

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

Oct 19, 202314 min

How to Prevent Cellular Aging

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

Oct 12, 202317 min
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