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!
I was surprised to see you reference a paper by Eaton on so called “Paleolithic nutrition.” These folks are part of a group who argues that we (humans) need to eat lots of meat to be healthy because that is built into...
Como atleta de resistencia pensé que la remolacha/el zumo de remolacha era mi pequeño secreto, pero ahora lo ha sacado a la luz. Tengo curiosidad por saber si hizo algún comentario sobre los primeros estudios húngaros del Dr. Ferenczi sobre el uso...
What Is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is the most common clinical cardiac arrhythmia, an irregularity of our heartbeat rhythm, which can set you up for a stroke, increase your risk of dementia and heart failure, and significantly shorten your lifespan. ...
Not necessarily related to beets, but related to how certain veggies and fruit cause skin colorations. My palms and soles of my feet are orange. I know this is from beta carotene. Is it cause for concern? It got better for awhile,...
I’m afraid I’m one of those guilty docs who never filled in the nutrition knowledge gap that medical school left me with. NutritionFacts.org has been such an eye-opener, and I am already seeing some quasi-miraculous changes in some of my more motivated...
Hello Dr. Greger. Latest in nutrition Volume 8 was a fantastic DVD. It was very informative and applicable to my lifestyle. I especially liked the healthy ice cream idea, I’m going to try that! I don’t want to pester you with an...
¿Qué hay del ácido oxálico en la remolacha? ¿Es bueno para la salud tomarlo en grandes cantidades? veggie4every1 / Publicado originalmente en Cebando la bomba de protones Respuesta: Como señalé en mi video sobre los oxalatos en la cúrcuma en oposición a...
I’d be interested in your opinion of this study I found online at http://www.finola.com/FinolaOilandAtopy.pdf. This is regarding hempseed oil, not necessarily for children but for adults with eczema. Have you seen other studies looking at hempseed oil and eczema? Is it ok to...
Class participant heard that celery should be avoided for colon cancer patients. Only thing I’ve read about celery is to consume only ‘organic’ as conventional grown veggie is extremely high in pesticides. Do you know any other reason it should be avoided?...
I’ve seen a number of blog posts about some food scientists stating that if you avoid ANY food, canned tomato products and non-organic root vegetables should be at the top of your list? Do you know anything about these statements? Is it...
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