Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

This podcast explores the potential health benefits of yoga, including its role in cardiovascular health and lifestyle intervention. It discusses the limited evidence on yoga's effectiveness, comparing trials in India and other countries. Additionally, it examines the impact of yoga on older adults' health compared to other exercises and inactivity.

Explore the best ways to manage menopause symptoms through lubricants, moisturizers, and estrogen treatments. Find out the efficacy and safety of different options while considering potential risks. Discover the effectiveness of estrogen preparations, ospemaphine, and soy in treating symptoms like hot flashes and sexual dysfunction. Learn about the impact of soy consumption on sexual desire and share your own health improvement stories.

Exploring the role of creatine in muscle performance, supplementation benefits for older adults, dosing and side effects of creatine, risks and safety concerns, and the influence of dietary creatine on brain levels and muscle performance.

Learn about dietary remedies for keeping our eyes healthy, including the role of plant pigments in preventing vision loss. Discover the positive effects of consuming phytonutrients on eye health and the potential benefits of including pigment-rich foods in our diet. Explore the effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on glaucoma risk in African American women. Debunk the myth of bilberry jam improving night vision and learn the real reason behind improved vision during World War II.

This podcast explores the role of angiogenesis in weight gain and fat accumulation. It discusses the potential of anti-angiogenic approaches for weight loss and highlights specific phytonutrients found in tea, spices, berries, broccoli, and beans. The podcast also explores the benefits of plant-based diets in preventing diseases associated with excess angiogenesis and the relationship between tomato products and reduced risk of fatal disease.

Explore the pros and cons of plant-based eating, including reduced risk of chronic diseases and lower healthcare expenses. Discover the health benefits of plant-based diets, such as reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and obesity. Learn about the importance of adequate protein and vitamin B12 on a plant-based diet and its impact on preventing pandemic infectious diseases. Understand the connection between plant-based diets and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of consuming whole plant foods.

This podcast explores the benefits of plant-based diets for athletes, including improved aerobic capacity and endurance in vegan athletes. It also discusses the positive effects of vegetarian diets on physical fitness, diabetes control, weight loss, and cholesterol levels. The podcast examines the impact of plant-based diets on athletic performance, highlighting the potential reduction in chronic disease risk and the benefits for endurance athletes. Overall, it emphasizes the advantages of adopting a vegetarian diet for athletes.

Exploring the best time to exercise for weight loss, examining fat burning in a fasted state vs. a fed state, the role of carbohydrate metabolism, and the impact of exercise timing on glycogen and insulin release. Analyzing the effects of pre-meal and post-meal exercise on weight loss, and discussing optimal timing for exercise and blood sugar control in individuals with diabetes.

This podcast explores the popularity of spicy food, the potential life-extending effects of consuming spicy foods, the health benefits associated with eating spicy foods, the impact of pepper spray on the eyes, and pain control methods after exposure to pepper spray.

This podcast explores the impact of diet on kidney health, discussing the benefits of a plant-based protein diet, alkaline foods, and vegetarian dietary patterns. It also examines the risks of animal fat and phosphorus additives, and debunks misconceptions about potassium overload in plant-based diets. The podcast features a compelling case study of a man who experienced remarkable improvements in his health with a whole food plant-based diet, including enhanced kidney function. It concludes with the positive effects of a plant-based diet on chronic kidney disease, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.