

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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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Aug 10, 2023 • 9min
The Best Mosquito Repellent
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/
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Aug 3, 2023 • 15min
Research Roundup 2
Topics include: eating less meat, reversing kidney failure with a plant-based diet, the connection between stress and bad breath

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Jul 27, 2023 • 17min
The Flower Power of Hibiscus Tea
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/
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Jul 20, 2023 • 16min
The Oatmeal Cure
Discover the surprising power of oatmeal for diabetes treatment, including its benefits in blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity. Explore the potential long-term health benefits and learn about the significant improvements in blood sugars experienced by type two diabetes patients after following a two-day oatmeal diet.

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Jul 13, 2023 • 18min
Women’s Health
Explore women's health issues like endometriosis, estrogenic effects of eggs and processed meat, and the impact of soy on uterine fibroids. Discover how dried powdered seaweed can alleviate endometriosis pain and improve menstrual cycles. Learn about the role of cholesterol in breast cancer and the potential benefits of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Delve into the impact of cholesterol metabolite 27HC on breast cancer and the risks associated with fibroid surgery. Find out the effects of alcohol, dairy, soy, and flax seeds on fibroids risk.

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Jul 6, 2023 • 13min
Chronic Pain Relief
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 • 13min
Get the Lead Out
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 • 13min
Treating Parkinson’s with Diet
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 • 16min
Get Some Sleep
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.

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Jun 8, 2023 • 16min
Research Roundup
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.


