

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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Mar 7, 2024 • 15min
Bananas in Smoothies?
Exploring the impact of banana enzymes on nutrient content in smoothies, including ways to inhibit enzymatic browning. Comparing effects of banana almond milk smoothies vs. chocolate-flavonoid versions. Tips on preventing fruit browning with vitamin C, citric acid, and lemon juice.

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Feb 29, 2024 • 10min
Do Anti-Aging Creams Work? Part 2
This podcast delves into the effectiveness of anti-aging creams, highlighting the benefits of Niacinamide and Vitamin C in reversing skin aging. It explores the impact of natural ingredients, sun exposure, alpha-hydroxy acids, lotions, and antioxidants on skin health. The discussion also covers the benefits and challenges of using alloscorbic acid in skincare products for anti-aging purposes.

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Feb 22, 2024 • 10min
Do Anti-Aging Creams Work? Part 1
Exploring the truth behind anti-aging creams, focusing on the impact of moisturizers versus specialized products and the importance of sunscreen. Discussing the benefits of retinoids in preventing skin aging and the risks involved in using them, including potential impact on collagen formation and skin reactions. Highlighting serious concerns about topical tritinulin therapy for skin health, including a study with higher mortality rates in the retinolic acid group.

Feb 15, 2024 • 14min
How to Prevent Hearing Loss
Explore the prevention of age-related hearing loss through diet, blood sugar management, and antioxidants. Discover the positive effects of blueberries and folic acid supplementation on hearing and cognitive abilities. Learn about the correlation between diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol and the risk of hearing loss. Explore the connection between diet, heart disease, and improvements in hearing loss.

Feb 8, 2024 • 16min
Healthy Lungs
This podcast explores the harmful effects of air pollution on lung health and discusses the benefits of consuming broccoli in boosting detox enzyme activity. It also discusses the link between consuming processed meats and severe COPD, as well as the misleading practices of labeling products with nitrites.

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Feb 1, 2024 • 13min
Migraine Relief
Exploring dietary solutions for migraine headaches, including the impact of low-fat diets and magnesium on reducing frequency and severity. Also, discussing the desensitizing effects of capsaicin on headaches and its potential use in treating cluster headaches. Comparing the effectiveness and safety of ginger to Sumatriptan in relieving migraine pain, revealing ginger as a cheaper and safer alternative.

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Jan 25, 2024 • 24min
Q&A with Dr. Greger 11
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.

Jan 18, 2024 • 16min
Mushroom Power
This podcast explores the medicinal properties of mushrooms, focusing on their role in promoting healthy aging, reducing the risk of diseases, and inhibiting the growth of certain cancers. It highlights the significance of ergo-fionine found in mushrooms as a cell protector and potential new vitamin. The podcast also discusses the need for evidence-based claims in the mushroom supplement industry and the health improvements that can come from incorporating plain white mushrooms into daily diet.

Jan 11, 2024 • 20min
The Best Diet for COVID and Long COVID
This podcast explores the impact of diet on COVID-19, highlighting how a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of infection and severe symptoms. It also discusses the connection between animal protein demand and emerging diseases, the importance of plant-based foods for public health and the environment, and the dangers of consuming certain meats and the risk of deadly infections.

Jan 4, 2024 • 21min
Is Yoga Good for You? Part 2
The podcast discusses the challenges of recommending yoga due to lack of scientific evidence. It explores the effectiveness of yoga for mood and anxiety disorders and the surprising effects on osteoporotic bone loss. The potential bias in studies comparing yoga to a control group is also explored, as well as the risks and side effects of yoga as a form of exercise.


