Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

mTOR’s a master determinant of lifespan and the engine of aging.

This episode features audio from:

• The Enzyme mTOR as an Engine of Aging
• Inhibiting mTOR with Rapamycin for Extending Lifespan and Healthspan
• Is Rapamycin a Universal Anti-Aging Drug?

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Our ears are self-cleaning.

This episode features audio from:

• Are There Any Benefits to Ear Candling?
• The Best Way to Remove Ear Wax

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Might not want to waste your money.

This episode features audio from:

• Do Vitamin E Supplements Have Benefits for Cancer, Immunity, and Longevity?
• Can Vitamin E or Selenium Supplements Prevent or Treat Alzheimer’s?

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How to increase your pigmentary potential

This episode features audio from:

• Why Does Hair Turn Gray?
• Reversible Causes of Prematurely Graying Hair

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Can “Ozempic face,” gastrointestinal distress, and nausea be mitigated?

This episode features audio from How to Control the Side Effects (Including “Ozempic Face”) of GLP-1 Drugs

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Most users start out obese and end up obese.

This episode features audio from Why Do Most Users Quit Ozempic and What Happens When You Stop?

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Turns out the answer is complicated.

This episode features audio from GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic (Semaglutide): How Do They Work? Are They Effective?

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A look at some research about the effectiveness of fish oil.

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• Are Fish or Fish Oil Supplements Good for the Heart?
• PCBs in Children’s Fish Oil Supplements
• Is Fish Oil Just Snake Oil?

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Making a smoothie the right way is trickier than you may think.

This episode features audio from:

• The Downside to Banana Smoothies for Polyphenol Absorption
• Banana vs. Mango Smoothies for Polyphenol Absorption

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There is a lot you can do to keep your liver healthy.

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• Herbalife Supplements and Liver Toxicity
• How to Prevent Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
• Poultry Exposure Tied to Liver and Pancreatic Cancer

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A look at some research to add life to our years.

This episode features audio from:

• There’s a Fly in My Aging Research!
• Life Extension with FGF21
• How to Increase Your Life Expectancy 12 to 14 Years

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Drink enough water to make a difference.

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• Does Drinking More Water Help You Lose Weight?
• How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day to Lose Weight?

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Turns out that keeping your head down can help you lose weight.

This episode features audio from:

• Lying at a Slight Head-Down Tilt (Trendelenburg Position) to Burn Fat
• The Risks and Benefits of Mild Trendelenburg Position to Reduce Body Fat

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What can you do to mitigate menopausal symptoms?

This episode features audio from:

• Testosterone “Replacement” Therapy in Postmenopausal Women for Libido
• Hormone Treatment (Estrogen Pills and Creams) for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms
• How to Delay the Age of Menopause with Diet and Lifestyle Factors

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Here are some supplements to avoid.

This episode features audio from:

• Toxins in Blue-Green Algae, Like Klamath Lake AFA (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae)
• The Benefits and Dangers of Chlorella
• The Benefits and Side Effects of Spirulina

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The evidence supporting the health benefits of physical activity is overwhelming.

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• Does Exercise Extend Your Lifespan or Just Your Healthspan?
• How Much Exercise Is Too Much?

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Did you know that exercise can sometimes be as effective as certain drugs?

This episode features audio from:

• How Many Steps Should We Get Every Day?
• Exercise is Medicine

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A look at some studies on the prevention and treatment of dementia. This episode features audio from:

• How Much Exercise Does It Take to Improve Aging Cognitive Function?
• Cognitive Stimulation, Music Therapy, and Cryostimulation to Improve Cognitive Function

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Today we look at hormone replacement therapy, laser therapy for hair loss, and astragalus, one of the most popular herbs in Chinese medicine. This episode features audio from:

• Is FDA-Approved Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Safe?
• Do Low-Level Laser Therapy Devices Work for Hair Loss?
• Does Astragalus Have Benefits for Life Extension and Fighting Cancer?

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Avoiding the toxins found in food. This episode features audio from:

• The Best Dietary Detox
• Fasting to Detox

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A plant-based diet may be the best way to keep inflammation at bay. This episode features audio from:

• Preventing Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Diet
• The Best Diet for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
• The Best Diet for Crohn’s Disease Treatment

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A look at supplements and low-fat diets. This episode features audio from:

• The Best Supplement to Prevent Skin Cancer
• How to Prevent Skin Cancer with Diet

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Do you know your biological age? This episode features audio from:

• Epigenetic Clocks for Testing Your Biological Age
• The Role of Epigenetics in the Obesity Epidemic
• What to Eat to Prevent Telomere Shortening

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There may be hidden dangers in our pots and pans. This episode features audio from:

• Are Aluminum Pots, Bottles, and Foil Safe?
• Are Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, and Teflon Safe?
• Does Aluminum Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

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The best diet for one of the most common heart conditions. This episode features audio from:

• The Best Diet for Treating Atrial Fibrillation
• Omega 3s, Prostate Cancer, and Atrial Fibrillation
• Slow Your Beating Heart: Beans vs. Exercise

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Does the diabetes drug metformin have an anti-aging effect? This episode features audio from:

• Does Metformin Work as a Life-Extension Drug?
• Side Effects of Metformin as a Life-Extension Drug
• The TAME Trial: Targeting Aging with Metformin

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What is this fascinating enzyme that acts as a universal fuel gauge? This episode features audio from:

• Naturally Boosting AMPK with Caloric Restriction for Life Extension
• Naturally Boosting AMPK with Exercise for Life Extension

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Your friends and family will thank you. This episode features audio from:

• How to Get Rid of Garlic Breath
• Green Tea as a Mouthwash for Halitosis (Bad Breath)

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Some make it better, and some make it worse. This episode features audio from:

• Can Vitamin E or Selenium Supplements Prevent or Treat Alzheimer’s?
• Centrum Multivitamin, Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Souvenaid, Zinc, or Calcium Supplements for Preventing Alzheimer’s?

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What can lifestyle, diet, and 100 trillion micro-organisms do for you? This episode features audio from:

• The Best Dietary Changes for Colon Cancer Prevention
• Solving a Colon Cancer Mystery
• Stool pH and Colon Cancer

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New studies reveal some interesting results. This episode features audio from:

• Do Collagen Supplements Work for Skin Aging?
• Collagen Supplements for Arthritis
• How to Boost Collagen Synthesis with Diet

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What’s good for our hearts is also good for our heads. This episode features audio from:

• Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Reversed with a Plant-Based Diet?
• A Testimonial from Dr. Ornish’s Alzheimer’s Progression Reversal Study

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What do the studies on resveratrol and our brain show? This episode features audio from:

• Resveratrol Tested for Alzheimer’s, Arthritis, and Osteoporosis
• Side Effects of Resveratrol Supplements

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Can the red wine compound resveratrol increase longevity? This episode features audio from:

• Does Resveratrol Make You Live Longer?
• Does Resveratrol Benefit Our Metabolic Health?

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New studies provide some answers. This episode features audio from:

• Benefits and Side Effects of Glucosamine for Osteoarthritis
• Benefits and Side Effects of Chondroitin for Osteoarthritis

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Can sunscreen prevent skin cancer? This episode features audio from:

• The Single Most Important Thing for Anti-Aging Skin Care
• Does Sunscreen Cause or Prevent Skin Cancer?
• The Best Type of Sunscreen to Use

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When you improve your diet, you can improve your mood. This episode features audio from:

• Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Depression
• Fighting the Blues with Greens?
• Plant-Based Diets for Improved Mood and Productivity

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What’s the best way to preserve your sense of smell, what’s adrenal fatigue, and can you really remove warts with duct tape? This episode features audio from:

• How to Preserve Your Sense of Smell
• Removing Warts with Duct Tape
• Adrenal Fatigue: What It Is and How to Treat It

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What’s the best way to cut down? This episode features audio from:

• Shaking the Salt Habit
• Sodium & Autoimmune Disease: Rubbing Salt in the Wound?
• Sodium and Arterial Function: A-Salting Our Endothelium

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Why I changed my mind on fluoridation. This episode features audio from:

• Why I Changed My Mind on Water Fluoridation
• Medicine’s Response to the Changing Science on Fluoride Safety

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It’s everywhere, but should it be? This episode features audio from:

• Why Is There Fluoride in Water? Is It Effective?
• Side Effects of Water Fluoridation: Dental Fluorosis
• Is Water Fluoridation Safe?

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New research on prostate cancer screening and diet. This episode features audio from:

• The Pros and Cons of Testing PSA Levels for Prostate Cancer
• Changing a Man’s Diet After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
• Natural Dietary Treatments for Enlarged Prostate BPH

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You can’t outrun a bad diet. This episode features audio from:

• The Exercise “Myth” for Weight Loss
• The Secret to Weight Loss Through Exercise

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Eliminating certain foods can help nursing mothers and their babies. This episode features audio from:

• Treating Reflux in Babies with Diet
• Treating Infant Colic by Changing Mom’s Diet
• Infant Seizures Linked to Mother’s Spirulina Use

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Do the flu, pneumonia, and shingles vaccines work? This episode features audio from:

• Benefits and Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine
• Benefits and Side Effects of the Pneumonia Vaccine
• Benefits and Side Effects of the Shingles Vaccine

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The power of Ginkgo biloba, the best mouthwash for bad breath, and how to avoid cancerous hair dyes. This episode features audio from:

• Ginkgo Biloba as a Brain Health Supplement for Dementia
• Do Hair Dyes Cause Cancer?
• The Best Mouthwash for Halitosis (Bad Breath)

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Ignore them, and they’ll go away. This episode features audio from:

• Dental Implant Overdentures and Cognitive Function
• Best Food for Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis
• How to Treat Periodontitis with Diet

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They giveth and they taketh away. This episode features audio from:

• How to Boost Your Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) for Heart Health
• Oxygenating Blood with Nitrate-Rich Vegetables
• Benefits of Beans for Peripheral Vascular Disease

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