NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast

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  Friday Favorites: The Exercise “Myth” and Secret for Weight Loss 02.10.2026 11min

  Why is it so hard to outrun a bad diet? Exercise ramps up our appetite, helping to explain why calories burned don’t necessarily equal calories lost, so how can we lose weight through physical activity?
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  Steroid Injections for Shoulder Pain Relief May Do More Harm Than Good 30.09.2026 5min

  Corticosteroid shots may offer brief shoulder relief, but studies show they can increase the risk of subsequent rotator cuff tears up to sevenfold.
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  Common Meds Like Ibuprofen (NSAIDs) May Turn Temporary Pain into Chronic Pain 28.09.2026 5min

  Inflammation can actually protect against the development of chronic pain.
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  Friday Favorites: How Many Steps Should We Get Every Day? 25.09.2026 6min

  The official exercise recommendations are a “trade-off between optimizing health outcomes and minimizing requirements for individuals,” but what does the science say is best?
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  The Health Benefits of Psyllium, Flaxseeds, and Other High-Fiber Foods 23.09.2026 7min

  While psyllium is a go-to fiber for acid reflux and constipation, ground flaxseed beat it head-to-head in clinical trials—delivering superior bowel regularity, blood sugar reductions, cholesterol drops, and weight loss at a fraction of the cost.
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  The Best Diet for Treating Acid Reflux (GERD) 21.09.2026 6min

  Dietary approaches can be safer, cheaper, and work better than drugs for acid reflux symptoms like heartburn.
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  Friday Favorites: Do Low-Level Laser Therapy Devices Work for Hair Loss? 18.09.2026 4min

  Laser therapy is marketed as a promising alternative to drugs and scalpels for treating hair loss, but what does the research say?
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  Do Proton Pump Inhibitors Work for Acid Reflux (GERD)? 16.09.2026 4min

  By triggering withdrawal symptoms that mimic the original condition, these risky drugs keep patients hooked for years.
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  HOW NOT TO HURT Trailer for Dr. Greger’s New Book on Chronic Pain Relief 14.09.2026 16min

  A trailer for Dr. Greger’s forthcoming book on dietary approaches to pain management.
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  Friday Favorites: How Much Licorice Is Safe? 11.09.2026 6min

  Eating licorice or drinking licorice tea can cause the loss of body fat by blocking the effects of a stress hormone, but at what cost?
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  Dietary Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain 09.09.2026 9min

  One of the most extraordinary findings in all of pain medicine had been lost down the memory hole.
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  The Best Source of Iodine to Avoid Deficiency 07.09.2026 6min

  Iodine is essential for thyroid health. Many people rely on iodized salt or dairy for iodine—but there are healthier sources.
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  Friday Favorites: Are Banana Smoothies Blocking Polyphenol Absorption? Banana vs. Mango Explained 04.09.2026 9min

  An enzyme in bananas can destroy some of the phytonutrients in berries and cocoa, but there is a way to reduce the effect. How can we mediate the phytonutrient-destroying enzyme in avocados, bananas, and mushrooms?
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  Foods That May Help Protect Against Fine Particulate Matter (Air Pollution) 02.09.2026 3min

  What is the evidence that plant-based dietary patterns may reduce the detrimental impacts of air pollution, including one plant in particular?
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  Limit Outdoor Activity on High Air Pollution Days for Heart and Lung Health 31.08.2026 6min

  Globally, air pollution is the second leading killer of humanity. What can we do about it?
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  Friday Favorites: Epigenetic Clocks for Testing Your Biological Age 28.08.2026 5min

  Epigenetic clocks have become established as robust measures of chronological age, surpassing telomere length as the best age predictor.
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  Are Ultra-Processed Foods Addictive? 26.08.2026 5min

  Our cravings aren’t an accident. They’re a business model.
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  How Ultra-Processed Foods Could Cause Disease: Addictive Properties 24.08.2026 5min

  Ultra processed food corporations didn’t just use the tobacco industry playbook—they were the tobacco industry.
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  Friday Favorites: Comparing Vegetarian and Vegan Athletic Performance, Endurance, and Strength 21.08.2026 4min

  Long-term plant-based eating may improve exercise capacity and endurance.
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  Dietary Supplements for Treating Tinnitus 19.08.2026 4min

  Most over-the-counter tinnitus supplements promise relief but lack solid evidence and may even carry risks.