Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Q&A with Dr. Greger 11
Jan 25, 2024
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, Dr. Greger answers a wide variety of questions including B12 supplementation, benefits of omega-3s, calcium sources for vegans, risks of milk thistle supplements, negative effects of seed oils, cooking tofu for safety, benefits of fermented foods, activating autophagy, benefits of a starch-heavy diet, importance of lifestyle medicine doctors.
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- Avoid milk thistle supplements due to potential fungal toxin contamination.
- Consuming nitrate-rich vegetables like dark green leafy vegetables and beets can slow metabolic rate and extend lifespan.
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Benefits of Milk Thistle and Concerns About Supplements
Milk thistle is a supplement traditionally used for liver issues, but it is often contaminated with fungal toxins, making it unsafe. It is best to avoid milk thistle supplements.
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