NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast
931 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 734 ratingsMichael 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, brings you the latest in evidence-based nutrition research, delivered in easy to understand video segments. NutritionFacts.org is a non-profit and non-commercial public health organization, and more than 2,000 videos on virtually every aspect of healthy eating are available on our website. New videos and blogs are uploaded every day–always without any sponsors, ads, brand partnerships, or paid subscriptions.
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Episodes
Three Reasons Fruits and Vegetables May Reduce Osteoporosis Risk
April 17, 2024 11:51 - 3 minutes - 152 MB VideoEven just a single extra serving of fruits and vegetables per day is associated with lower bone fracture risk.
Benefits and Side Effects of the Shingles Vaccine
April 15, 2024 11:50 - 3 minutes - 214 MB VideoHow does the new shingles vaccine compare to the previous one?
Friday Favorites: Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Put to the Test
April 12, 2024 11:50 - 3 minutes - 483 MB VideoWhat are the effects of plant-based meats on premature puberty, childhood obesity, and hip fracture risk?
Benefits and Side Effects of the Pneumonia Vaccine
April 10, 2024 11:50 - 4 minutes - 265 MB VideoRandomized controlled trials have found that pneumonia vaccines significantly reduce the risk of pneumococcal pneumonia in people 65 and older.
Benefits and Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine
April 08, 2024 11:50 - 5 minutes - 335 MB VideoRandomized placebo-controlled trials show that flu shots can be extraordinary lifesavers.
Friday Favorites: Removing Warts with Duct Tape
April 05, 2024 11:50 - 9 minutes - 1.38 GB VideoDuct tape beat out cryotherapy (freezing) and ten other treatments for removal of warts in a randomized, controlled, head-to-head trial. Why isn’t it standard practice?
How to Preserve Your Sense of Smell
April 03, 2024 11:50 - 3 minutes - 265 MB VideoLoss of sense of smell can have serious consequences.
Ginkgo and Nicotinamide for Glaucoma Treatment
April 01, 2024 11:47 - 4 minutes - 166 MB VideoHow do two common supplements stack up against glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in the world?
Friday Favorites: Do Apricot Seeds Work as an Alternative Cancer Cure?
March 29, 2024 11:50 - 4 minutes - 667 MB VideoDo those who choose alternative cancer treatments live longer?
Adrenal Fatigue: What It Is and How to Treat It
March 27, 2024 11:50 - 4 minutes - 181 MB VideoEmbraced by naturopaths, functional medicine, and anti‐aging doctors, does so-called adrenal fatigue even exist?
The Secret to Weight Loss Through Exercise
March 25, 2024 11:50 - 5 minutes - 232 MB VideoExercise ramps up appetite, helping to explain why calories burned don’t necessarily equal calories lost, so how can we lose weight through physical activity?
Friday Favorites: The Effects of Marijuana on Car Accidents
March 22, 2024 11:50 - 5 minutes - 688 MB VideoDid traffic fatalities go up or down after cannabis legalization?
The Exercise “Myth” for Weight Loss
March 20, 2024 11:50 - 6 minutes - 244 MB VideoWhy is it so hard to outrun a bad diet?
Side Effects of Osteoporosis Medications Like Fosamax, Boniva, and Reclast
March 18, 2024 11:50 - 4 minutes - 172 MB VideoHow rare are the bisphosphonate class of osteoporosis drugs’ devastating side effects, which ironically include bone fractures?
Friday Favorites: Treating Reflux in Babies with Diet
March 15, 2024 11:50 - 5 minutes - 761 MB VideoTreat the cause of infant reflux with maternal cow’s milk elimination.
The Pros and Cons of Testing PSA Levels for Prostate Cancer
March 13, 2024 11:50 - 6 minutes - 230 MB VideoGiven the clear harms and the small and uncertain benefits, most men would presumably decide to decline PSA testing if they knew all the facts, but that’s up to each man to decide.
How Much Licorice Is Safe?
March 11, 2024 11:50 - 6 minutes - 250 MB VideoEating licorice or drinking licorice tea can cause the loss of body fat by blocking the effects of a stress hormone, but at what cost?
Friday Favorites: Is Sorghum a Healthy Grain?
March 08, 2024 12:50 - 6 minutes - 880 MB VideoHow does sorghum compare with other grains in terms of protein, antioxidants, and micronutrients? What are the benefits of red sorghum compared to black and white varieties?
APOE—The Single Most Important Gene for Longevity
March 06, 2024 12:50 - 6 minutes - 246 MB VideoAPOE is the primary cholesterol carrier in the brain and plays a major role in packaging and transporting LDL cholesterol throughout the body.
Is Longevity Genetic?
March 04, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 317 MB VideoBased on a study of thousands of twin pairs, only about 25 percent of the difference in lifespan among people is genetically determined.
Friday Favorites: The Role of Marketing and Food Advertisements in the Obesity Epidemic
March 01, 2024 12:50 - 11 minutes - 1.62 GB VideoThe unprecedented rise in the power, scope, and sophistication of food marketing starting around 1980 aligns with the skyrocketing of the obesity epidemic. We like to think we make important life decisions like what to eat consciously and rationally, but if that were the case, we wouldn’t be in the midst of an obesity epidemic.
The Best Mouthwash for Halitosis (Bad Breath)
February 28, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 225 MB VideoMost mouthwashes just mask the odor. How do you treat the cause of bad breath?
What Causes Wrinkles?
February 26, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 220 MB VideoOver time, the skin folding caused by everyday facial expressions etches once-temporary grooves into permanent wrinkles, but only in the context of underlying structural damage.
Friday Favorites: Vegetarian Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance
February 23, 2024 12:50 - 4 minutes - 618 MB VideoRandomized controlled trials put plant-based eating to the test for athletic performance.
How to Delay the Age of Menopause with Diet and Lifestyle Factors
February 21, 2024 12:50 - 6 minutes - 423 MB VideoApproximately half of the variability of age of menopause among women is explained by genetics. What behaviors or circumstances can help explain the rest?
Dental Implant Overdentures and Cognitive Function
February 19, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 187 MB VideoChewing pressure sensations to the nerves in the jaw have neurological effects.
Friday Favorites: The Best Diet for Weight Loss and Disease Prevention
February 16, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 745 MB VideoThe most effective diet for weight loss may also be the healthiest.
Why Do Milk Drinkers Live Shorter Lives on Average?
February 14, 2024 12:50 - 6 minutes - 291 MB VideoHow might we reduce the risk of premature death from dairy consumption?
The Best Sleeping Position for Glymphatic Flow in the Brain
February 12, 2024 12:50 - 4 minutes - 198 MB VideoWhat can we do to prevent the decline in glymphatic brain filtration as we age?
Friday Favorites: Is the Obesity Paradox Real or a Myth?
February 09, 2024 12:48 - 6 minutes - 882 MB VideoHow do we explain studies that suggest overweight individuals live longer?
How Much Sleep Is Needed for Glymphatic Flow (Brain Cleaning)?
February 07, 2024 12:49 - 4 minutes - 306 MB VideoOne function of sleep is the clearance of toxic waste byproducts through a newly discovered drainage system in the brain.
Can Getting Transfusions of Young Blood Slow Aging?
February 05, 2024 12:50 - 4 minutes - 202 MB VideoReady for the mind-blowing twist in the mystery of why the injection of blood from young animals into old ones has a rejuvenative effect?
Friday Favorites: The Optimal Vitamin B12 Dosage and Type
February 02, 2024 12:50 - 12 minutes - 1.7 GB VideoAt age 50, everyone should start supplementing with B12-fortified foods or supplements regardless of the type of diet they follow. Over age 65, only high-dose daily supplements may suffice. For prevention and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency, cyanocobalamin in chewable, sublingual, or liquid forms (rather than in a multivitamin) is best under most circumstances.
Parabiosis Experiments Prove Bloodborne Aging Factors
January 31, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 176 MB VideoMacabre experiments surgically attaching old animals to young ones show there is something in the blood that causes aging.
How Well Do Medicines Like Fosamax Work to Treat Osteoporosis?
January 29, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 197 MB VideoDoctors and patients alike vastly overestimate the power of bisphosphonate drugs to prevent fractures.
Friday Favorites: Benefits of Tea Tree Oil for Warts and Cold Sores
January 26, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 700 MB VideoDoes tea tree oil have enough antiviral activity to combat HSV-1 and papilloma viruses, the causes of cold sores and common warts, respectively?
The Benefits and Side Effects of Ginseng
January 24, 2024 12:50 - 4 minutes - 211 MB VideoWhat do more than 100 clinical trials on red ginseng, white ginseng, and American ginseng show?
How to Boost Your Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) for Heart Health
January 22, 2024 12:50 - 4 minutes - 186 MB VideoHow can we improve the capacity of our blood vessels to repair themselves?
Friday Favorites: Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy?
January 19, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 689 MB VideoWhat happens when you compare the trans fats, saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol levels in plant-based versus animal-based burgers?
Diet and Caloric Restriction for Longevity—The Monkey Trials
January 17, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 244 MB VideoHow can we make sense of the disparate results from the four primate studies on caloric restriction and lifespan?
The Efficacy and Safety of Fillers, Chemical Peels, and Laser Skin Resurfacing
January 15, 2024 12:50 - 3 minutes - 176 MB VideoChemical peels and laser skin resurfacing may do more harm than good, and filler injections in certain areas of the face can cause blindness in rare cases.
Friday Favorites: Does Marijuana Cause Strokes and Heart Attacks?
January 12, 2024 12:50 - 6 minutes - 873 MB VideoThe temporary quintupling of heart attack risk associated with cannabis smoking may be due to the increased heart rate, blood pressure, and carbon monoxide levels.
The Efficacy, Safety, and Side Effects of Botox and Facelifts
January 10, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 206 MB VideoBotox injections and facelift surgery are considered to be relatively safe with complications happening in only about 1 in 2,000 and 1 in 20 procedures, respectively.
Is Aging a Disease?
January 08, 2024 12:50 - 3 minutes - 141 MB VideoAging is arguably one of the most important unsolved problems of humanity, yet less than 0.1 percent of the federal research budget is spent on understanding the aging process.
Friday Favorites: Are Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, and Teflon Safe?
January 05, 2024 12:50 - 11 minutes - 1.55 GB VideoWhat’s the best type of pots and pans to use?
Do Hair Dyes Cause Cancer?
January 03, 2024 12:50 - 5 minutes - 321 MB VideoIs the higher rate of bladder cancer among hairdressers due to exposure to hair dyes? And what about at-home use of hair colorants?
Friday Favorites: Does Sugar Lead to Weight Gain?
December 29, 2023 12:50 - 5 minutes - 803 MB VideoThe sugar industry’s response to evidence implicating sweeteners in the obesity epidemic.
Ginkgo Biloba as a Brain Health Supplement for Dementia
December 27, 2023 12:50 - 3 minutes - 175 MB VideoGinkgo does not seem to play a role in preventing cognitive decline or dementia, but it may play a role in treating it.
A Trio of Cozy Seasonal Soups
December 25, 2023 12:50 - 3 minutes - 168 MB VideoSensational soups to tantalize your taste buds.
Friday Favorites: How to Test for Functional Vitamin B12 Deficiency
December 22, 2023 12:50 - 4 minutes - 644 MB VideoMany doctors mistakenly rely on serum B12 levels in the blood to test for vitamin B12 deficiency.