Have you ever wondered if there’s a natural way to lower your high blood pressure, guard against Alzheimer’s, lose weight, and feel better? Well, as it turns out, there is. Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, founder of NutritionFacts.org and New York Times best-selling author of How Not to Die, How Not to Diet, and the just-released How Not to Age, uncovers the best evidence-based nutrition that may add years to our life and life to our years.
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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 podc…
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questionsBy Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.…
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.…
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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.…
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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.…
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.…
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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Living Longer Through Diet and Calorie Restriction
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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Can Human Growth Hormones Make Us Younger?
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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Brittle bones and how not to get them. This episode features audio from: Preventing and Treating OsteoporosisBy Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.…
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Should you use protein supplements? What are the benefits of niacin? Dr. Greger answers your questions.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.…
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More insights from my latest book, How Not to Age. Spreadsheet of all sourcesBy Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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Highlights from my latest book, How Not to Age. Spreadsheet of all sourcesBy Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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Enzymes in bananas can partially destroy a class of nutrients found in berries.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.…
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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.…
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I have answers to a wide variety of your questions.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.…
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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…
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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 pod…
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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 fo…
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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.…
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.…
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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.…
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The Best Time to Exercise for Weight Loss
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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.…
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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.By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
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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.…
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Are Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Healthy?
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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.…
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