Answers to featured health and nutrition questions provided by Michael Greger M.D. FACLM and the NutritionFacts.org Volunteer Moderators. Questions are taken from the video and blog comments throughout the site. Join in the discussion to get your question featured!
If you would recommend one journal for a busy biology student to read to keep up with the latest nutrition research, what would it be? Victor Van Epps / Originally posted on Nation’s diet in crisis Answer: My favorite journal is probably the American Journal...
I wish you had links to the studies. My dad thinks the whole BPA issue is a hoax (and human-caused climate change, too, if you can believe it). But, he claims to be a scientist, so putting a few good studies in...
I noticed that Pine Needles in a tea is a good antioxidant. I am wondering if needles from a Douglas Fir or redwood would have the same properties. I am Raw Vegan and always interested in the options. LynnCS Answer: Pine needles...
Is there any way you can provide a pdf link to the articles you are referencing? I would love to read the full article. Drew / Originally posted on Meat Hormones & Female Infertility Answer: Whenever available I always try to provide PDF links...
I can’t believe this preservative is still allowed on store shelves!!! I am glad I refused to buy products with this additive in it, but it sure is ubiquitous. I notice that the vegan cheese by Daiya has titanium dioxide in it,...
I am a fan of wheatgrass shots. Everything I have read about their benefit points to the high chlorophyll content. So I am wondering, is there any difference between wheatgrass and just plain dark leafy greens? If it is the chlorophyll that...
Despite my best efforts I have never been able to source a halawi date, only medjool. Still looking! Benjamin Stone Answer: I never liked dates even though I knew how good they were for me. They were dry, desiccated and tasted, well,...
Don’t you disagree on feeding people with Horse-Meat!? Sandra Unrat / Originally posted on Chicken’s fate is sealed Answer: Meat originating from U.S. horses may indeed be more likely to contain residues of drugs banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use...
Any opinions on aloe vera juice? earthgypsy / Originally posted on Bowel Movements: the scoop on poop Answer: A recent randomized, cross-over, placebo-controlled study failed to find any benefit of aloe vera over placebo in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. There is, however, evidence that peppermint oil...
Do you consider 10 cups of cruciferous too much a day? Is there a link between them and inflammation? walfaro / Originally posted on Overdosing on Greens Answer: According to this study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 10 cups a day...
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