Episodes

3d ago

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 11

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 4

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.

Nov 27

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 20

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 13

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 6

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.

Oct 30

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 23

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 16

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 9

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 2

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.

Sep 25

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 18

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 11

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 4

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.

Aug 28

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 21

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 14

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 7

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.

Jul 31

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 24

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 17

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 10

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 3

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.

Jun 26

There are serious potential side effects to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. This episode features audio from Is Ozempic (Semaglutide) Safe? Does It Increase Cancer Risk? Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 19

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

Jun 12

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

Jun 5

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

May 29

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

May 22

Our ears are self-cleaning. This episode features audio from: Are There Any Benefits to Ear Candling? The Best Way to Remove Ear Wax Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 15

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

May 8

How to increase your pigmentary potential This episode features audio from: Why Does Hair Turn Gray? Reversible Causes of Prematurely Graying Hair Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 1

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

Apr 24

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

Apr 17

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

Apr 10

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

Apr 3

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

Mar 27

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

Mar 20

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

Mar 13

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

Mar 6

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

Feb 27

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

Feb 20

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

Feb 13

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

Feb 6

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

Jan 30

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

Jan 23

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

Jan 16

Avoiding the toxins found in food. This episode features audio from: The Best Dietary Detox Fasting to Detox Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jan 9

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

Jan 2

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.

Dec 26, 2024

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

Dec 19, 2024

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

Dec 12, 2024

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

Dec 5, 2024

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

Nov 28, 2024

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

Nov 21, 2024

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

Nov 14, 2024

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

Nov 7, 2024

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

Oct 31, 2024

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

Oct 24, 2024

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

Oct 17, 2024

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

Oct 10, 2024

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

Oct 3, 2024

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

Sep 26, 2024

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

Sep 19, 2024

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

Sep 12, 2024

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

Sep 5, 2024

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

Aug 29, 2024

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

Aug 22, 2024

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions

Aug 15, 2024

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

Aug 8, 2024

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

Aug 1, 2024

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

Jul 25, 2024

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

Jul 18, 2024

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

Jul 11, 2024

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

Jul 4, 2024

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

Jun 27, 2024

Ignore them, and they’ll go away. This episode features audio from: Dental Implant Overdentures and Cognitive Function Best Food for Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis How to Treat Periodontitis with Diet Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 20, 2024

They giveth and they taketh away. This episode features audio from: How to Boost Your Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) for Heart Health Oxygenating Blood with Nitrate-Rich Vegetables Benefits of Beans for Peripheral Vascular Disease Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 13, 2024

The answer may surprise you. This episode features audio from: Is Longevity Genetic? APOE—The Single Most Important Gene for Longevity Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 6, 2024

Reduce our calories to live longer? This episode features audio from: Diet and Caloric Restriction for Longevity—The Monkey Trials The Benefits of Calorie Restriction for Longevity Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 30, 2024

Don’t try this at home. This episode features audio from: The Side Effects of Human Growth Hormone as an Anti-Aging Therapy DHEA: What Is It and What Are Its Benefits? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 23, 2024

Brittle bones and how not to get them. This episode features audio from: Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis

May 16, 2024

The surprising science behind the lines on our faces. This episode features audio from: The Efficacy, Safety, and Side Effects of Botox and Facelifts How to Naturally Reduce Wrinkles with Food What Causes Wrinkles? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 9, 2024

Young blood in an older body. Will it work? This episode features audio from: Parabiosis Experiments Prove Bloodborne Aging Factors Can Getting Transfusions of Young Blood Slow Aging? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 2, 2024

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.

Apr 25, 2024

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

Apr 18, 2024

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 11, 2024

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 4, 2024

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.

Mar 28, 2024

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 21, 2024

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

Mar 14, 2024

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

Mar 7, 2024

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

Feb 29, 2024

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 22, 2024

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 15, 2024

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 8, 2024

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 1, 2024

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.

Jan 25, 2024

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

Jan 18, 2024

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 11, 2024

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 4, 2024

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.

Dec 28, 2023

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 21, 2023

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 14, 2023

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 7, 2023

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.

Nov 30, 2023

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 23, 2023

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 16, 2023

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 9, 2023

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 2, 2023

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.

Oct 26, 2023

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 19, 2023

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 12, 2023

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 5, 2023

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.

Sep 28, 2023

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 21, 2023

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 14, 2023

I answer a wide variety of your questions from my treadmill.

Sep 7, 2023

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.

Aug 31, 2023

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 24, 2023

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 17, 2023

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 10, 2023

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 3, 2023

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.

Jul 27, 2023

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 20, 2023

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 13, 2023

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 6, 2023

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.

Jun 29, 2023

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 22, 2023

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 15, 2023

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 8, 2023

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 Much Iron? , and The Role of Endotoxins in Alzheimer’s and Dementia . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 1, 2023

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.

May 25, 2023

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 18, 2023

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 11, 2023

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 4, 2023

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.

Apr 27, 2023

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 20, 2023

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 13, 2023

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 6, 2023

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.

Mar 30, 2023

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

Mar 23, 2023

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 16, 2023

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 9, 2023

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.

Mar 2, 2023

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.

Feb 23, 2023

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.

Feb 16, 2023

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.

Feb 9, 2023

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.

Feb 2, 2023

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.

Jan 26, 2023

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.

Jan 19, 2023

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.

Jan 12, 2023

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.

Jan 5, 2023

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.

Dec 29, 2022

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.

Dec 22, 2022

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 I s Allulose a Healthy Sweetener? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Dec 15, 2022

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.

Dec 8, 2022

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.

Dec 1, 2022

Ever wonder how industries impact dietary and health guidelines? We start with the influence of Big Sugar. This episode features audio from How Big Sugar Undermines Dietary Guidelines and How Big Sugar Manipulated the Science for Dietary Guidelines . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Nov 24, 2022

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. This episode features audio from Why Don’t Health Insurers Encourage Healthier Eating? , Supplement Regulation and Side Effects: Efforts to Suppress the Truth , and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in the Guts of Vegetarians vs. Meat-Eaters . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Nov 17, 2022

It’s an herb. It’s a seed. It’s a naturally occurring edible spice, and it may also be an anti-cancer agent. This episode features audio from Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds , Side Effect of Fenugreek Consumption , and Fenugreek Benefits for Sexual Function, Painful Periods, and Milk Production . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Nov 10, 2022

In many cases, the survival benefits are much lower than you might think. This episode features audio from How Effective Is Chemotherapy? and How Much Does Chemotherapy Improve Survival? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Nov 3, 2022

You may be tempted to put it on everything you eat, but hold that thought. This episode features audio from Is Cheese Really Bad for You? , Is Cheese Healthy? Compared to What? , and How the Dairy Industry Designs Misleading Studies . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Oct 27, 2022

There are no easy cures for Parkinson’s, but there are diets that can help. This episode features audio from Coffee Put to the Test for Treating Parkinson’s Disease , Preventing Parkinson’s Disease with Diet , and Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Diet . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Oct 20, 2022

Take my word for it. You don’t want to make friends with this bacteria. This episode features audio from The Role of Kimchi and H. Pylori in Stomach Cancer and How to Treat H. Pylori Naturally with Diet . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Oct 13, 2022

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. This episode features audio from Micromorts: How Risky Is It to Go Under Anesthesia? , Are the Health Benefits of Nuts Limited to Those Eating Bad Diets? , and How We Won the Fight to Ban Trans Fat . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Oct 6, 2022

Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at a rampant form of discrimination that can lead to some very bad health outcomes. This episode features audio from Weight Bias: Hating Their Guts and The Impacts of Weight Bias in Health Care . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 29, 2022

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. This episode features audio from Natural Dietary Remedy for Insomnia and Natural Dietary Treatments for Enlarged Prostate BPH . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 22, 2022

It’s a great feeling to evacuate our bowels successfully. Here are some ways to keep that smile on your face. This episode features audio from The Best Poop Position for Constipation , How Many Bowel Movements Should You Have Every Day? , and Prunes: A Natural Remedy for Constipation . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 15, 2022

Do we get enough protein? Do we get too much? And how do plant and animal proteins differ? This episode features audio from Animal Protein vs. Plant-Based Protein , Do Vegetarians Get Enough Protein? , and The Protein-Combining Myth . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 8, 2022

You are not powerless in the face of this staggeringly common disease. This episode features audio from Pesticides (DDT) and Alzheimer’s Disease , How to Prevent Alzheimer’s with Diet , and Reducing Glycotoxin Intake to Prevent Alzheimer’s . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 1, 2022

When you reach for that fatty, fried food, here is what actually happens inside your body. This episode features audio from Saturated Fat Causes Artery and Lung Inflammation , Exercising to Protect Your Arteries from Fast Food , and Foods to Help Protect Your Arteries from Saturated Fat . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 25, 2022

Too much salt in your diet? Not enough potassium? Welcome to the 99.99 percent club. This episode features audio from Fewer Than 1 in 5,000 Meet Sodium and Potassium Recommended Intakes , Are Potassium Chloride Salt Substitutes Effective? , and Potassium Chloride Salt Substitute Side Effects . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 18, 2022

If you think you need to stock up on supplements, listen to this. This episode features audio from Dietary Supplement Snake Oil , Are Calcium Supplements Safe? , and Black Raspberry Supplements Put to the Test . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 11, 2022

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. This episode features audio from Supplements for Hair Growth , Pills for Hair Growth , and Food for Hair Growth . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 4, 2022

Some personal care products may contain lead and intestines, potentially infected with mad cow disease. This episode features audio from Which Intestines for Food & Cosmetics? , Is Lipstick Safe Given the Lead Contamination? , and Is Henna Safe? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 28, 2022

That tall glass of milk may contain a virus that causes leukemia. This episode features audio from Bovine Leukemia Virus as a Cause of Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer and the Bovine Leukemia Virus in Meat and Dairy . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 21, 2022

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 episode features audio from Do the Health Benefits of Peanut Butter Include Longevity? , How to Increase Your Life Expectancy 12 to 14 Years , and Cancer-Causing NDMA in Medications (Zantac, Metformin) and Meat . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 14, 2022

This shape shifting vegetable has a very different nutritional profile depending on which kind you serve and how you serve it. This episode features audio from Glycemic Index of Potatoes: Why You Should Chill and Reheat Them , How to Reduce the Glycemic Impact of Potatoes , and The Healthiest Type of Potato . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 7, 2022

They’re full of fiber, rich in vitamins and minerals. And how you cook them matters. This episode features audio from Do Potatoes Increase the Risk of Diabetes? and Do Potatoes Increase the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Death? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 30, 2022

Vitamin C has a benefit that may surprise you. This episode features audio from Do Vitamin C Supplements Help with Anxiety? , What Is the Optimal Vitamin C Intake? , and The Role of Vitamin C in the Treatment of Terminal Cancer . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 23, 2022

Flipping the switch on a better lifestyle.

Jun 16, 2022

This kind of meth causes cancer tumors to grow. This episode features audio from Starving Cancer with Methionine Restriction and Methionine Restriction as a Life-Extension Strategy . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 9, 2022

We haven’t discovered the fountain of youth, but we have found a very busy hormone that may hold a key to longer life. This episode features audio from Life Extension with FGF21 and How to Boost FGF21 with Diet for Longevity . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 2, 2022

You may never look at a hot dog the same way again. This episode features audio from IARC: Processed Meat Like Bacon Causes Cancer and How Much Cancer Does Processed Meat Cause? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 26, 2022

On a scale of 1 to 10, would you say you get a good score? This episode features audio from Calculate Your Healthy Eating Score and Plant-Based Eating Score Put to the Test . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 19, 2022

It’s possible to design the right diet, but is it useful? This episode features audio from How Useful Is Personalized Nutrition? and Lifestyle Medicine: Treating the Causes of Disease . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 12, 2022

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.

May 5, 2022

Many foods, drugs and beverages can disrupt the integrity of our intestinal barrier. This episode features audio from Avoid These Foods to Prevent a Leaky Gut and How to Heal a Leaky Gut with Diet . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 28, 2022

And when we say “extreme”—we mean it. This episode features audio from Extreme Weight-Loss Devices and Is Gastric Balloon Surgery Safe and Effective for Weight Loss? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 21, 2022

Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we hear how to fight the hallmarks of cancer with food and lifestyle. This episode features audio from Fighting the Ten Hallmarks of Cancer with Food and Pesticides and Cancer Risk . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 14, 2022

Caloric restriction has its charms for many people. It also has a dizzying array of side effects. This episode features audio from Fasting to Reverse Diabetes , Fasting to Treat Depression , and Fasting for Post-Traumatic Brain Injury Headache . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 7, 2022

Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore foods that enhance male sexuality and fertility. This episode features audio from Mixed Nuts Put to the Test for Erectile Dysfunction , Pistachio Nuts for Erectile Dysfunction , and Male Fertility & Diet . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Mar 31, 2022

Fifty million people suffer from arthritis. Here are some ways to control the symptoms. This episode features audio from Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Arthritis and Pomegranate: A Natural Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Mar 24, 2022

Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we discover some of the health benefits of eating onions. This episode features audio from Are Onions Beneficial for Testosterone, Osteoporosis, Allergies, and Cancer? and Onions Put to the Test for Weight Loss, Cholesterol, and PCOS Treatment . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Mar 17, 2022

What if we could avoid invasive surgery to rearrange our gastrointestinal anatomy by eating right? This episode features audio from Bariatric Surgery vs. Diet to Reverse Diabetes and How Sustainable Is the Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Mar 10, 2022

Many of us struggle with weight loss and turn to this surgery when diet and exercise don’t work. This episode features audio from The Mortality Rate of Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery and The Complications of Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Mar 3, 2022

You’ll want to avoid this chemical contaminant and carcinogen that is found in many of the foods we eat. This episode features audio from The Side Effects of 3-MCPD in Bragg’s Liquid Aminos and 3-MCPD in Refined Cooking Oils . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Feb 24, 2022

Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we discover why well-balanced gastrointestinal tract is key to our health and well-being. This episode features audio from Can Vegan Fecal Transplants Lower TMAO Levels? and Fasting for Irritable Bowel Syndrome . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Feb 17, 2022

We love them and here is why that’s a good thing. This episode features audio from Are Baruka Nuts the Healthiest Nut? , Best Brain Foods: Berries & Nuts Put to the Test , and Nuts May Help Prevent Death . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Feb 10, 2022

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. This episode features audio from The Dangerous Effects of Heavy Metal Music , The Role Meat May Play in Triggering Parkinson’s Disease , and Are Onions Beneficial for Testosterone, Osteoporosis, Allergies, and Cancer? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Feb 3, 2022

Mushrooms provide some of the most amazing nutrients, not found anywhere else in the plant kingdom. This episode features audio from Medicinal Mushrooms for Cancer Survival and White Button Mushrooms for Prostate Cancer . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jan 27, 2022

Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, I answer a wide range of nutrition questions on a recent episode of Facebook Live.

Jan 20, 2022

This is not the kind of mold you find in your basement. This is the kind you eat without knowing it. This episode features audio from Should We Be Concerned About the Effects of Ochratoxin? and Should We Be Concerned About Aflatoxin? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jan 13, 2022

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 6, 2022

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.

Dec 30, 2021

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.

Dec 23, 2021

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 16, 2021

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 9, 2021

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 2, 2021

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.

Nov 25, 2021

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 18, 2021

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 11, 2021

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 4, 2021

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.

Oct 28, 2021

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 21, 2021

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 14, 2021

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 7, 2021

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.

Sep 30, 2021

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 23, 2021

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 16, 2021

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 9, 2021

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 2, 2021

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.

Aug 26, 2021

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 19, 2021

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 12, 2021

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 5, 2021

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.

Jul 29, 2021

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 22, 2021

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 15, 2021

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 8, 2021

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 1, 2021

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.

Jun 24, 2021

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 17, 2021

Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at stents — those tiny tubes that doctors insert into a blocked artery to keep it open. This episode features audio from Do Angioplasty Heart Stent Procedures Work? and Why Angioplasty Heart Stents Don’t Work Better . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 10, 2021

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. This episode features audio from Are Ancient Grains Healthier? , Gut Microbiome – Strike It Rich with Whole Grains , and Which Is a Better Breakfast: Cereal or Oatmeal? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 3, 2021

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we take a look at a little known grain with a lot of personality. This episode features audio from Is Sorghum a Healthy Grain? and The Health Benefits of Sorghum . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 27, 2021

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. This episode features audio from Why Does Forest Bathing Boost Natural Killer Cell Function? , What’s the Ideal Waist Size? , and Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Dessert . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 20, 2021

I’m back on my treadmill taking a wide variety of your questions on our Nutrition Facts YouTube channel.

May 13, 2021

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at what this root can do for our health. This episode features audio from Benefits of Ginger for Menstrual Cramps , Ginger for Migraines , and Is Ginger Beneficial in a Diabetic Diet? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 6, 2021

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at some ways to help avoid osteoarthritis, diabetes, sciatica, hypertension, cancer, dementia, and infertility. This episode features audio from The Best Knee Replacement Alternative for Osteoarthritis Treatment , The Effects of Obesity on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, and Diabetes , and The Effects of Obesity on Dementia, Brain Function, and Fertility . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 29, 2021

Today we look at a condition that is associated with a multitude of serious health issues – obesity. This episode features audio from What’s the Ideal BMI? , Is the Obesity Paradox Real or a Myth? , and The Effects of Obesity on the Immune System and Kidney and Liver Diseases . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 22, 2021

It’s green. It’s tea. And it’s one of the healthiest beverages we can drink. This episode features audio from Benefits of Green Tea for Boosting Antiviral Immune Function , Can Green Tea Help Prevent Cancer? , and Can Green Tea Help Treat Cancer? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 15, 2021

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we continue our series looking at the human health effects of plant-based meats. This episode features audio from Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Put to the Test , The Health Effects of Mycoprotein (Quorn) Products vs. BCAAs in Meat , and What About the Heme in Impossible Burgers? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 8, 2021

Ever wonder about the personal, human effects of plant-based meats? We’ve got some new research to help you sort it all out. This episode features audio from The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes , Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy? , and 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.

Apr 1, 2021

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. This episode features audio from Should Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women Take DHA? and Should Vegan Women Supplement with DHA during Pregnancy? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Mar 25, 2021

It may pucker your lips but it delivers a healthy dose of nutrition benefits. This episode features audio from Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Weight Loss? , Vinegar & Artery Function , and Can Vinegar Help with Blood Sugar Control? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Mar 18, 2021

Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.

Mar 11, 2021

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. This episode features audio from Fasting for Rheumatoid Arthritis , How to Reverse Heart Failure with Diet , and Are There Benefits of Pole Walking for Weight Loss? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Mar 4, 2021

More on that elusive and highly desirable vitamin B12. This episode features audio from The Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin B12 , The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage for Kids, Pregnancy, and Seniors , and The Best Type of Vitamin B12: Cyanocobalamin or Methylcobalamin? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Feb 25, 2021

Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore all you’ve ever wanted to know about Vitamin B12 but were afraid to ask. This episode features audio from The Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency and The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage for Adults . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Feb 18, 2021

Research shows it can cause strokes, heart attacks, and car accidents. This episode features audio from Does Marijuana Cause Strokes and Heart Attacks? , The Effects of Marijuana on Car Accidents , and Effects of Marijuana on Weight Gain and Bone Density . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Feb 11, 2021

Acne can show up at any time. Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at some of the culprits. This episode features audio from Do Sunflower Seeds Cause Acne? , The Acne-Promoting Effects of Milk , and Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Tea Tree Oil for Acne . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Feb 4, 2021

Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore a variety of nutrient-rich foods that can enhance our workout. This episode features audio from Foods to Improve Athletic Performance and Recovery , Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance , and Whole Beets vs. Juice for Improving Athletic Performance . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jan 28, 2021

Is a climate friendlier diet possible? Let’s find out. This episode features audio from Win-Win Dietary Solutions to the Climate Crisis , Which Foods Have the Lowest Carbon Footprint? , and Which Diets Have the Lowest Carbon Footprint? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jan 21, 2021

Fasting studies are coming out, fast and furious. Here are two new ones. This episode features audio from The Benefits of Fasting for Healing and The World’s Largest Fasting Study . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jan 14, 2021

Cabbage? Yes cabbage. Be sure to have one in your fridge at all times. This episode features audio from Biggest Nutrition Bang for your Buck , Benefits of Cabbage Leaves for Relief of Engorged Breasts , and The Benefits of Kale & Cabbage for Cholesterol . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jan 7, 2021

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. This episode features audio from The Role of Epigenetics in the Obesity Epidemic , Benefits of Quinoa for Lowering Triglycerides , and Are There Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Dec 31, 2020

Dr. Greger answers your questions and reveals the whereabouts of his missing treadmill.

Dec 24, 2020

Today we explore the health effects of speeding up our metabolism. This episode features audio from How to Get the Weight Loss Benefits of Ephedra Without the Risks , The Effect of Drinking Water on Adrenal Hormones , and What Is the Safest Metabolism Booster? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Dec 17, 2020

There are ways that vegetarians can prevent stroke risk. Today we have the final episode in our series on stroke and diet. This episode features audio from How to Test for Functional Vitamin B12 Deficiency , Should Vegetarians Take Creatine to Normalize Homocysteine? , and The Efficacy and Safety of Creatine for High Homocysteine . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Dec 10, 2020

We continue our investigation on stroke risk and a plant-based diet. Today, it’s part 3 in our 4 part series on strokes. This episode features audio from Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Saturated Fat? , Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Animal Protein? , and Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vitamin B12 & Homocysteine? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Dec 3, 2020

New research suggests that vegetarians are more prone to strokes. Here’s the research in part 2 of our 4 part series. This episode features audio from Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vitamin D? , Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Omega 3s? , and Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vegan Junk Food? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Nov 26, 2020

Strokes and how not to have one. Here’s Part 1 of our 4 part series. This episode features audio from What to Eat for Stroke Prevention , What Not to Eat for Stroke Prevention , and Do Vegetarians Really Have Higher Stroke Risk? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Nov 19, 2020

Sometimes our immune systems are our own worst enemies. Here are ways to prevent the inflammation that comes with immune dysfunction. This episode features audio from Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Lupus , Type 1 Diabetes Treatment: A Plant-Based Diet , and Fighting Lupus with Turmeric: Good as Gold . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Nov 12, 2020

Today we ask how can we prevent the next pandemic? (Hint: the answer has to do with changing our food system) This episode features audio from How to Prevent the Next Pandemic . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Nov 5, 2020

What should we expect in the coming months and years with SARS-CoV-2? And what other pandemics might the future hold? This episode features audio from How COVID-19 Ends: Vaccination, Mutations, and Herd Immunity and The COVID-19 Pandemic May Just Be a Dress Rehearsal . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Oct 29, 2020

Today we examine whether or not your pet is a disease vector and determine if that face mask you just bought actually works. This episode features audio from What to Do if You Come Down with COVID-19 and The Best Mask or DIY Face Covering for COVID-19 . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Oct 22, 2020

Today we discover lots of conflicting opinions about one of the simplest ways to inactivate the virus on our hands. This episode features audio from Hand Washing & Sanitizing to Inactivate COVID-19 Coronavirus . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Oct 15, 2020

Today we look at the transmission of the coronavirus and the length of time it can survive on surfaces like paper. This episode features audio from How to Avoid COVID-19 . Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Oct 8, 2020

Should we be eating immune-boosting foods and what about zinc? Does it help slow the replication of the virus? This episode features audio from The Immune System and COVID-19 Treatment and Would Zinc Lozenges Help with COVID-19? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Oct 1, 2020

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? This episode features audio from COVID-19 Symptoms vs. the Flu, a Cold, or Allergies and Modifiable Risk Factors and Comorbidities for Severe COVID-19 Infection . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 24, 2020

What can we learn from other countries and the 1918 pandemic to slow the spread? This episode features audio from R0 and Incubation Periods: How Other Coronavirus Outbreaks Were Stopped and Social Distancing, Lockdowns, & Testing: How to Slow the COVID-19 Pandemic . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 17, 2020

Today we examine possible breeding grounds for coronaviruses including wet markets and livestock farms. This episode features audio from Where Did the COVID-19 Coronavirus Come From? and The Last Coronavirus Pandemic May Have Been Caused by Livestock . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 10, 2020

In the last 17 years, there have been three new deadly coronavirus epidemics, but where do emerging diseases emerge from? This episode features audio from Where Do Deadly Coronaviruses Like MERS-CoV Come From? and The SARS Coronavirus and Wet Markets . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Sep 3, 2020

We read a lot of reviews. So we figured it was time to rate which reviews give us the best information. This episode features audio from What Are the Best Beverages? and What Are the Best Foods? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 27, 2020

Today we share some of the latest research on how plant-based diets affect diabetes risk, migraines and calorie dense foods. This episode features audio from Foods that Help Headache & Migraine Relief , Cut the Calorie-Rich-And-Processed Foods , and Is Vegan Food Always Healthy? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 20, 2020

High blood pressure is a common condition, which can cause serious health problems. So how do we get it under control? This episode features audio from What the New Blood Pressure Range Guidelines Mean , How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally with Lifestyle Changes , and Fasting to Naturally Reverse High Blood Pressure . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 13, 2020

Could food advertisements and corporate influence be playing a role in the obesity epidemic? Let’s find out. This episode features audio from The Role of Food Advertisements in the Obesity Epidemic , The Role of Personal Responsibility in the Obesity Epidemic , and The Role of Corporate Influence in the Obesity Epidemic . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Aug 6, 2020

Today we continue our close look at the reasons why so many of us are overweight. This episode features audio from The Role of Processed Foods in the Obesity Epidemic , The Role of Taxpayer Subsidies in the Obesity Epidemic , and The Role of Marketing in the Obesity Epidemic . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 30, 2020

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. This episode features audio from The Role of Diet vs. Exercise in the Obesity Epidemic , The Role of Genes in the Obesity Epidemic , and The Thrifty Gene Theory: Survival of the Fattest . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 23, 2020

Your internal biological clock is a powerful tool affecting nearly every organ in your body. This episode features audio from How Circadian Rhythms Affect Blood Sugar Levels , How to Sync Your Central Circadian Clock to Your Peripheral Clocks , and Chronobiology – How Circadian Rhythms Can Control Your Health & Weight . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 16, 2020

You have over a hundred thousand miles of arteries in your body. Here’s how to keep them healthy. This episode features audio from Treating High Lp(a): A Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis , Alzheimer’s & Atherosclerosis of the Brain , and Mediterranean Diet & Atherosclerosis . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 9, 2020

Today we conclude our series on the history and prevention of pandemics. This episode features audio from Pandemics: History & Prevention . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jul 2, 2020

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. This episode features audio from Pandemics: History & Prevention . Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 25, 2020

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.

Jun 18, 2020

Today we look at DHA use in pregnant women and the risks of hormone therapy. This episode features audio from Should Vegan Women Supplement with DHA during Pregnancy? and How Did Doctors Not Know About the Risks of Hormone Therapy? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 11, 2020

Today we answer some of the big questions about alcohol use, touching on cancer and liver health. This episode features audio from Can Alcohol Cause Cancer? , Is It Better to Drink a Little Alcohol than None at All? , and Do Any Benefits of Alcohol Outweigh the Risks? . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Jun 4, 2020

Today we feature highlights from the 2019 Guidelines Advisory hearings. This episode features audio from Highlights from the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Hearing . Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 28, 2020

Dr. Greger talks to Klaus Mitchell, an author whose work has been featured in publications such as BioNews and academic journals like Public Health Nutrition (PubMed ID: 25683748). His passion for health began during his time at university, where he studied Human Biosciences (BSc) and graduated as the top of his year in 2013. He later earned an MSc in The Genetics of Human Disease from University College London, graduating with distinction on a full scholarship. Today, Klaus is the Founder and CEO of Plant Based News, an award-winning media platform with nearly 4 million followers across social media and 80 million monthly impressions. In his spare time, Klaus is a dedicated sustainability advocate and actively supports initiatives like spreading PCRM’s Food for Life programme in underserved North London communities, helping to promote health and nutrition where it’s needed most. This episode features audio from ACCELERATE WEIGHT LOSS – Dr. Greger’s New Book ‘How Not To Diet’ .

May 21, 2020

Today we continue our series on vitamin supplements. This episode features audio from Should We Take a Multivitamin? and Are Multivitamins Good for You?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 14, 2020

Not only is it full of flavor, it’s also really good for you. This episode features audio from #1 Anticancer Vegetable, Best Food for Lead Poisoning – Garlic , and Cancer, Interrupted: Garlic & Flavonoids . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

May 7, 2020

Today we examine the merits of an almost biblical fruit. This episode features audio from Does an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away? , For Flavonoid Benefits, Don’t Peel Apples , 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.

Apr 30, 2020

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. This episode features audio from Evidence-Based Weight Loss – Live Presentation . Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 23, 2020

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. This episode features audio from Neurotoxicity Effects of Star Fruit , Are Fortified Kids’ Breakfast Cereals Healthy or Just Candy? , and Benefits of Flax Seeds for Inflammation . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 16, 2020

Weight loss can be even more challenging if we’re eating at the wrong time of day. This episode features audio from Time-Restricted Eating Put to the Test and The Benefits of Early Time-Restricted Eating . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 9, 2020

Today we conclude our series on intermittent fasting with a cautionary tale. This episode features audio from Is Alternate-Day Intermittent Fasting Safe? , Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Human Life Expectancy? , and The 5:2 Diet and the Fasting-Mimicking Diet Put to the Test . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Apr 2, 2020

Today we feature part 3 of our series on the effects of intermittent fasting as we ask the question is fasting safe? This episode features audio from Is Fasting Beneficial for Weight Loss? , Is Fasting for Weight Loss Safe? , and Alternate-Day Intermittent Fasting Put to the Test . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Mar 26, 2020

Today we feature part 2 of our series on the effects of intermittent fasting with the pros and cons of caloric restriction. This episode features audio from The Benefits of Calorie Restriction for Longevity , Potential Pitfalls of Calorie Restriction , and Benefits of Fasting for Weight Loss Put to the Test . Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.