Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

Latest Episodes:

Optimal Evacuation Sep 22, 2022

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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 Sep 15, 2022

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Do we get enough protein? Do we get too much? And how do plant and animal proteins differ?

This episode features audio from Animal Protein vs. Plant-Based Protein, Do Vegetarians Get Enough Protein?, and The Protein-Combining Myth. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Alzheimer’s Disease and How Not to Get It Sep 08, 2022

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You are not powerless in the face of this staggeringly common disease.

Saturated Fat and Fast Food Sep 01, 2022

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When you reach for that fatty, fried food, here is what actually happens inside your body.

Salt vs. Potassium Aug 25, 2022

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Too much salt in your diet? Not enough potassium? Welcome to the 99.99 percent club.

The Sketchy Supplement Industry Aug 18, 2022

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If you think you need to stock up on supplements, listen to this.

This episode features audio from Dietary Supplement Snake Oil, Are Calcium Supplements Safe?, and Black Raspberry Supplements Put to the Test. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Preventing Hair Loss Aug 11, 2022

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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.

This episode features audio from Supplements for Hair Growth, Pills for Hair Growth, and Food for Hair Growth. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

You Look Marvelous Just the Way you Are Aug 04, 2022

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Some personal care products may contain lead and intestines, potentially infected with mad cow disease. This episode features audio from Which Intestines for Food & Cosmetics?, Is Lipstick Safe Given the Lead Contamination?, and Is Henna Safe?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

The Link between Bovine Leukemia and Breast Cancer Jul 28, 2022

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That tall glass of milk may contain a virus that causes leukemia. This episode features audio from Bovine Leukemia Virus as a Cause of Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer and the Bovine Leukemia Virus in Meat and Dairy. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 23 Jul 21, 2022

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Today we learn about the health benefits of peanut butter, discover how to increase our life expectancy and look at cancer causing contaminants in medication and meat. This episode features audio from Do the Health Benefits of Peanut Butter Include Longevity?, How to Increase Your Life Expectancy 12 to 14 Years, and Cancer-Causing NDMA in Medications (Zantac, Metformin) and Meat. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.