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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May 2, 2024 • 10min
That Glymphatic Flow
Learn how to detoxify your brain with the glymphatic system and optimal sleep. Explore the impact of sleep quality on cognitive health, examine factors influencing brain filtration, and discover the connection between sleep duration and dementia risk. Uncover the importance of maintaining brain health through sleep and lifestyle choices.
Apr 25, 2024 • 21min
Q&A with Dr. Greger 12
Dr. Greger tackles the benefits of protein supplements, niacin, and vegan diets for IBS. Topics include protein levels for muscle growth, plant stanols' impact on cholesterol, portfolio diets for reducing cholesterol, advantages of plant protein, antioxidants in foods like hibiscus tea, and managing IBS symptoms with a vegan diet.
Apr 18, 2024 • 13min
How to Die a Good Death
Discussing the importance of palliative care in hospice, hospital, and nursing home settings. Exploring the elements of a good death, including voluntary stopping eating and drinking for terminal patients. Emphasizing the need for dignified, pain-free endings and advocating for health through nutrition.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 15min
A New Way to Count Calories
Exploring the flaws of the 3500 calorie rule for weight loss, debunking its simplicity and discussing the complexities of caloric needs during weight loss. Delving into metabolic adaptations and challenges in maintaining weight loss, offering strategies for sustainable weight loss.
Apr 4, 2024 • 9min
Hot Flashes
Learn about the link between BMI, smoking, and physical activity with hot flashes in menopausal women. Explore how high soy intake, especially tofu, can reduce the risk of hot flashes. Discover the efficacy of soy isoflavones compared to hormone therapy and the benefits of soy foods in improving overall health for menopausal women.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 17min
What’s on That Label?
Exploring the misleading claims and lack of evidence behind brain supplement Previgin. Deceptive marketing practices and safety concerns of a supplement targeting aging Americans. Controversies surrounding Alzheimer's drug treatments and FDA approval process. Unreliable labeling practices in the supplement industry. Legal challenges faced by researchers studying supplements and promoting nutrition-based health stories.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 34min
How Not to Age (Part 2)
Learn about natural remedies and lifestyle changes for healthy aging, explore anti-aging skin cream ingredients, and discover how simple lifestyle choices can extend lifespan and promote healthy aging. The podcast also features inspiring health stories and provides evidence-based nutrition resources for listeners.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 44min
How Not to Age (Part 1)
Exploring the role of autophagy in anti-aging through fasting and exercise, the benefits of plant-based diets for longevity, the effects of salt consumption on life expectancy, dangers of processed foods and contaminated seafood, debunking myths about moderate drinking, and promoting green tea for health.
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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.
