

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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Dec 3, 2020 • 17min
Strokes and Diet: Part 2
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 • 18min
Strokes and Diet: Part 1
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 • 14min
The Best Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Explore the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet for immune system diseases like Lupus and Type 1 Diabetes. Discover the potential of a green smoothie diet in managing lupus flares and improving psoriasis symptoms. Learn about the impact of a healthy diet on managing type 1 diabetes and reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Dive into the benefits of turmeric for reducing kidney inflammation in Lupus patients compared to immunosuppressive drugs. Question the preference for expensive drugs over the natural and affordable option of turmeric.

Nov 12, 2020 • 14min
COVID-19 Series: Can We Prevent the Next Pandemic?
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 • 21min
COVID-19 Series: What Does the Future Hold?
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 • 18min
COVID-19 Series: Do Face Masks Work?
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 • 14min
COVID-19 Series: Hand Sanitizing
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 • 14min
COVID-19 Series: How to Avoid COVID-19?
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 • 14min
COVID-19 Series: Immune-Boosting Foods and Zinc
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 • 18min
COVID-19 Series: What Does the Clinical Course of COVID-19 Look Like?
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.


