Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Episodes
Can Human Growth Hormones Make Us Younger?
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t try this at home.
Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brittle bones and how not to get them
Wrinkle Reducers
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The surprising science behind the lines on our faces
Can Blood Transfusions Slow Aging?
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Young blood in an older body. Will it work?
That Glymphatic Flow
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you clear toxic waste from your brain? With the glymphatic system, of course.
Q&A with Dr. Greger 12
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you use protein supplements? What are the benefits of niacin? Dr. Greger answers your questions.
How to Die a Good Death
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retaining dignity, privacy, and relief from pain at the end of life
A New Way to Count Calories
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many fewer calories should you eat to lose one pound of body fat?
Hot Flashes
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out that hot flashes are not inevitable.
What’s on That Label?
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many drugs and supplements don’t work as advertised.
How Not to Age (Part 2)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More insights from my latest book, How Not to Age
How Not to Age (Part 1)
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from my latest book, How Not to Age.
Bananas in Smoothies?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enzymes in bananas can partially destroy a class of nutrients found in berries.
Do Anti-Aging Creams Work? Part 2
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The pros and cons of face creams
Do Anti-Aging Creams Work? Part 1
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They’re expensive and they’re everywhere.
How to Prevent Hearing Loss
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s that you say? Many of us suffer unnecessarily from hearing loss.
Healthy Lungs
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Asthma appears much more common than it used to be. What can we do to fight against lung disease and infection?
Migraine Relief
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dietary solutions to migraine headaches
Q&A with Dr. Greger 11
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I have answers to a wide variety of your questions.
Mushroom Power
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many mushrooms have medicinal properties that may surprise you.
The Best Diet for COVID and Long COVID
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we stay healthy while so many continue to test positive for the virus?
Is Yoga Good for You? Part 2
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we continue our series on the health benefits of yoga.
Is Yoga Good for You? Part 1
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The answer may surprise you.
Hormones and Menopause
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore some of the best ways to manage the symptoms of menopause.
Getting Creative with Creatine
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pros and cons of this popular supplement
Protecting Our Vision
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dietary remedies for keeping our eyes healthy
Angiogenesis and Why It Matters
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The creation of new blood vessels can fuel tumors and the accumulation of body fat
Why Eat Plants?
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a close look at the pros and cons of plant-based eating
Vegetarian Athletes
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plant-based eating brings real advantages to our athletic performance
The Best Time to Exercise for Weight Loss
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before meals? Afterwards ? An exercise hack for shedding body fat
Is Spicy Food Good for You?
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not only delicious, but perhaps life-extending, too
Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t live without this special filter system for our body
Are Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Healthy?
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A randomized controlled trial of plant-based meats offers some insight
How to Prevent Cellular Aging
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping your telomeres healthy
Make Mosquitos Like You Less
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surprising dietary remedies to keep away our biting friends
Chronic Pain Relief
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-inflammatory diets can be effective in alleviating chronic pain syndromes.
A Plant-Based Pregnancy
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The special dietary demands of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Q&A with Dr. Greger 10
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I answer a wide variety of your questions from my treadmill.
Sweetener Side Effects
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sorting out the safety and efficacy of aspartame, stevia, Splenda, erythritol, and monk fruit
Exercise and Weight Loss
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much exercise do we need to lose weight? What kind of exercise is best?
Reverse Stage 3 Cancer with Fasting?
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A promising case study on lymphoma
Fecal Transplants (and, yes, that’s a thing)
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fecal transplants can be used to treat colitis, depression, bipolar disorder, and alcoholism.
The Best Mosquito Repellent
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we have the details on DEET and some natural alternatives.
Research Roundup 2
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest research on how to eat less meat, reversing kidney failure, and the connection between stress and our breath
The Flower Power of Hibiscus Tea
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The hibiscus plant has flamboyant, beautiful flowers and real health benefits.
The Oatmeal Cure
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The surprising power of a very unassuming food.
Women’s Health
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we look at the latest research on endometriosis, the potential cancer-fueling estrogenic effects from eggs and pr...
Chronic Pain Relief
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-inflammatory diets are an excellent way to help us alleviate chronic pain syndrome.
Get the Lead Out
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore the best ways to use diet to help lower heavy metal levels in our body.
Treating Parkinson’s with Diet
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parkinson’s is caused by a deficiency in dopamine, so what if you ate foods rich in the dopamine precursor levodopa?
Get Some Sleep
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know you can gain weight if you don’t get enough sleep?
Research Roundup
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dr. Greger in The Kitchen
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like some tasty matcha ice cream or an insanely healthy vegetable smoothie? How about some groatnola? You’ve come to the right place.
Tongue Scraping (Part II)
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can tongue scraping boost our cardiovascular health? Welcome to the NutritionFacts Podcast.
Tongue Scraping (Part I)
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a look at some interesting facts about tongue scraping.
A Healthy Brain Is a Happy Brain
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one part of your body you really can’t do without.
The Best Diet for Athletic Performance
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You run, you jump, you walk. What do you eat?
NutritionFacts Grab Bag 27
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a look at higher bone fracture rates in vegans, making vitamin K2 from green leafy vegetables, and what w...
The Right Idea, the Wrong Message
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Those healthy foods that add life to your years? Just don't say they’re good for you.
The Robin Hood of Science
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the story of how one researcher made nearly every scientific paper ever published free to anyone, anywhere in the world.
Is This the End of the Cholesterol Controversy?
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The correlation between high cholesterol and heart disease is settled once and for all.
Q&A with Dr. Greger 9
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m on my treadmill and ready to answer your questions about nutrition.
Coffee: Sip or Skip?
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The case for drinking coffee is stronger than ever.
B12 and Vitamin D Supplements
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you eat a plant-based diet, should you supplement with B12 and vitamin D? The answer may surprise you.
Cholesterol and Diabetes Q&A
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is no shortage of questions about these two increasingly common medical conditions: high cholesterol and diabetes.
Do You Need to Be Gluten-Free?
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people have gluten-free diets, but is it for you?
Health Equity and Longevity
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The color of our skin should not determine the length and quality of our lives.
NutritionFacts Grab Bag 26
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is burning incense safe? Can we control hot flashes with diet? What’s up with fenugreek? Here are some answers.
Healthy Bones
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about how to keep your bones healthy and strong.
Q&A with Dr. Greger 8
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.
Fasting and Cancer (Part II)
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should we feed cancer? Starve it? Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we have more answers on the effects of fasting on cancer.
Fasting and Cancer (Part I)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is research that points to a growing body of evidence that fasting can have positive effects on cancer patients.
Bad Breath
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have halitosis, you probably don’t know it. Here are some steps you can take to avoid bad breath.
Getting Healthy at Work
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It turns out that many of the companies we work for are just as interested in our health as we are.
Help for Your Skin
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many types of foods are better for our skin, and I’ll discuss some of them.
All You Need to Know About Allulose
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It tastes pretty sweet and looks a lot like sugar, but is it good for you?
Industry Bias: Misleading Us About Meat (Part II)
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Worried about getting cancer or dying prematurely? You might want to ignore dietary recommendations brought to you by Big Sugar and Big Meat.
Industry Bias: Misleading Us About Meat (Part I)
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guess what Big Sugar and Big Meat mislead us about? Nutrition guidelines.
Industry Bias: How Big Sugar Manipulates the Science
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how industries impact dietary and health guidelines? We start with the influence of Big Sugar.
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 25
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the NutritionFacts podcast, we look at antibiotic resistance genes, the misleading packaging on dietary supplements, and why health insurers ...
It’s Fenugreek to Me
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an herb. It’s a seed. It’s a naturally occurring edible spice, and it may also be an anti-cancer agent.
How Effective Is Chemotherapy?
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In many cases, the survival benefits are much lower than you might think.
Go Easy on the Cheese
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may be tempted to put it on everything you eat, but hold that thought.
Treating Parkinson’s with Diet
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are no easy cures for Parkinson’s, but there are diets that can help.
What Is H. Pylori?
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take my word for it. You don’t want to make friends with this bacteria.
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 24
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we have a story on the micromort, a unit of communicating risk to patients. We’ll also hear about the health ...
Weight Bias in Health Care
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at a rampant form of discrimination that can lead to some very bad health outcomes.
Natural Dietary Remedies
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are some great alternatives to approaching some of the health problems that plague use. Today we look at natural remedies for insomnia and an en...
Optimal Evacuation
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a great feeling to evacuate our bowels successfully. Here are some ways to keep that smile on your face.
Plant vs. Animal Proteins
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do we get enough protein? Do we get too much? And how do plant and animal proteins differ?
Alzheimer’s Disease and How Not to Get It
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You are not powerless in the face of this staggeringly common disease.
Saturated Fat and Fast Food
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you reach for that fatty, fried food, here is what actually happens inside your body.
Salt vs. Potassium
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Too much salt in your diet? Not enough potassium? Welcome to the 99.99 percent club.
The Sketchy Supplement Industry
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you need to stock up on supplements, listen to this.
Preventing Hair Loss
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of remedies for hair loss out there. Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we bring you some solid fact-based research.
You Look Marvelous Just the Way you Are
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some personal care products may contain lead and intestines, potentially infected with mad cow disease.
The Link between Bovine Leukemia and Breast Cancer
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That tall glass of milk may contain a virus that causes leukemia.
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 23
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we learn about the health benefits of peanut butter, discover how to increase our life expectancy and look at cancer causing contaminants in med...
You Say Potato – Part II
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This shape shifting vegetable has a very different nutritional profile depending on which kind you serve and how you serve it.
You Say Potato – Part I
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They’re full of fiber, rich in vitamins and minerals. And how you cook them matters.