Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

Episódios

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  Controlling Sugar Intake 06.08.2026

  Why the sugar limits keep dropping This episode features audio from: Friday Favorites: The Recommended Daily Added Sugar Intake Does Sugar Lead to Weight Gain? Can Vinegar Help with Blood Sugar Control? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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  Better Moods with Better Diets 30.07.2026

  A happier mind starts on your plate. This episode features audio from: Fruits and Vegetables Put to the Test for Boosting Mood How to Boost Brain BDNF Levels for Depression Treatment Gut Feelings: Probiotics & Mental Health Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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  The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (Q&A) 23.07.2026 18min

  Today we answer questions from our webinar audience about thyroid health. This episode features audio from The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (webinar recording) Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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  The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function – Part 1 16.07.2026

  Nourish your thyroid and support your health. This episode features audio from: The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (webinar recording) Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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  The Pros and Cons of Turmeric 09.07.2026 14min

  Health hero or nothing but hype? This episode features audio from: The Benefits of Turmeric Curcumin for Arthritis, Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, and Body Weight Benefits of Turmeric for Arsenic Exposure Turmeric Supplements and Liver Toxicity Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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  How to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol 02.07.2026

  What actually works? This episode features audio from: How to Lower Cholesterol with the Portfolio Diet Are Plant Sterols Effective for Lowering Cholesterol? The Best Source and Dose of Plant Sterols for Lowering Cholesterol Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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  Ultra-Processed Foods (Part 2) 25.06.2026

  Which are the worst? This episode features audio from: Which Ultra-Processed Foods Are the Worst in Driving the Association with Death and Disease? Do the Health Impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods Apply to Plant-Based Meat Alternatives? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  
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  Ultra-Processed Foods (Part 1) 18.06.2026

  They are a lot more common than you think. This episode features audio from: What Are Ultra-Processed Foods? How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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  The Iron Dilemma 11.06.2026

  How to get enough iron This episode features audio from: Are the Lower Iron Stores in Vegetarians a Risk or a Benefit? How to Get the Ideal Ferritin Level and Avoid Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Iron-Deficiency Anemia: The Best Treatment and Are Vegetarians at Higher Risk? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.
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  Q&A with Dr. Greger 17 04.06.2026

  Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we answer a wide variety of your questions and discuss the best way to eat on a budget, some clever ways to get your daily dose of iodine, and more. This episode features audio from: Q&A: Dr. Greger Talks Eating on a Budget, Nutritional Benefits of Cooking, and more Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  
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  What’s Taurine and Why Do We Care? (Part 3) 28.05.2026

  The final installment discussing this nonessential amino acid. This episode features audio from: Where to Find Taurine and the Best Source Like Beet Juice, Taurine Supplementation May Only Be Safe in the Context of a Plant-Based Diet Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  
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  What’s Taurine and Why Do We Care? (Part 2) 21.05.2026

  To taurine or not to taurine, that is the question. This episode features audio from: Randomized Controlled Trials of Taurine Supplementation in Humans Caveats and Side Effects of Taurine Supplements The Best Daily Dose of Taurine Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  
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  Everything You Wanted to Know About B12 (Part 2) 14.05.2026

  Can we get too much B12? This episode features audio from: How Much Vitamin B12 Do We Need Each Day? Are Large Weekly Doses of Vitamin B12 Safe? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  
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  Everything You Wanted to Know About B12 (Part 1) 07.05.2026

  Including the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency This episode features audio from: How Long Does It Take to Become Vitamin B12-Deficient and What Are the Symptoms? The Best Way to Test for Vitamin B12 Deficiency The Best Source of Vitamin B12: Supplements, Shots, or Fortified Foods? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  
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  Are Statins Worth It? (Part 2) 30.04.2026

  Which is the safest and most effective? This episode features audio from: The Side Effects of Statins: Are They Worth It? What Is the Best Statin Cholesterol-Lowering Drug? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  
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  Are Statins Worth It? (Part 1) 23.04.2026

  Why aren’t they prescribed for everyone? This episode features audio from: Why Isn’t Everyone on Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs? How Effective Are Statins? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  
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  Losing Weight with Fiber-Rich Foods 16.04.2026

  We don’t always consider some of the benefits. This episode features audio from: How to Boost Fat Burning by 25% One of the Most Effective Single Pieces of Advice for Weight Loss Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  
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  Taking the Cold Plunge 09.04.2026

  What are the benefits of cold-water immersion? This episode features audio from: Best Temperature, Timing, and Duration for Cold Plunges for Athletic Performance Recovery Are the Benefits of Cold Plunges and Cryotherapy Just a Placebo Effect? The Negative Effects of Cold Plunges for Building Muscle Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.  
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  The Hazards of Ultra-Processed Foods 02.04.2026

  Which foods are the worst? This episode features audio from: Ultra-Processed Foods: Concerns, Controversies, and Exceptions Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.    
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  The Health Benefits of Black and Green Teas 26.03.2026 11min

  Boosting immune function, oral health, and brain health This episode features audio from: The Benefits of Black and Green Teas for Brain Waves Green Tea as a Mouthwash for Halitosis (Bad Breath) Benefits of Green Tea for Boosting Antiviral Immune Function Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.