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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Everything You Wanted to Know About B12 (Part 2)

Can we get too much B12? This episode features audio from: How Much Vitamin B12 Do We Need Each Day? Are Large Weekly Doses of Vitamin B12 Safe? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  

May 14

11 min

Everything You Wanted to Know About B12 (Part 1)

Including the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency This episode features audio from: How Long Does It Take to Become Vitamin B12-Deficient and What Are the Symptoms? The Best Way to Test for Vitamin B12 Deficiency The Best Source of Vitamin B12: Supplements, Shots, or Fortified Foods? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  

May 7

14 min

Are Statins Worth It? (Part 2)

Which is the safest and most effective? This episode features audio from: * The Side Effects of Statins: Are They Worth It? * What Is the Best Statin Cholesterol-Lowering Drug? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.  

Apr 30

13 min

Are Statins Worth It? (Part 1)

Why aren’t they prescribed for everyone? This episode features audio from: Why Isn’t Everyone on Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs? How Effective Are Statins? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  

Apr 23

13 min

Losing Weight with Fiber-Rich Foods

We don’t always consider some of the benefits. This episode features audio from: How to Boost Fat Burning by 25% One of the Most Effective Single Pieces of Advice for Weight Loss Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  

Apr 16

10 min

Taking the Cold Plunge

What are the benefits of cold-water immersion? This episode features audio from: Best Temperature, Timing, and Duration for Cold Plunges for Athletic Performance Recovery Are the Benefits of Cold Plunges and Cryotherapy Just a Placebo Effect? The Negative Effects of Cold Plunges for Building Muscle Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  

Apr 9

19 min

The Hazards of Ultra-Processed Foods

Which foods are the worst? This episode features audio from: Ultra-Processed Foods: Concerns, Controversies, and Exceptions Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.    

Apr 2

52 min

The Health Benefits of Black and Green Teas

Boosting immune function, oral health, and brain health This episode features audio from: The Benefits of Black and Green Teas for Brain Waves Green Tea as a Mouthwash for Halitosis (Bad Breath) Benefits of Green Tea for Boosting Antiviral Immune Function Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  

Mar 26

11 min

What’s Taurine and Why Do We Care? (Part 1)

I share some new insight on a nonessential amino acid. This episode features audio from: What Is Taurine in Energy Drinks? Does It Benefit Cognitive or Athletic Performance? Taurine Supplementation Increases Lifespan and Healthspan in Animals Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  

Mar 19

10 min