All Videos for Cholesterol

Comparing the Benefits and Side Effects of Ozempic (Semaglutide)

Obesity can be so devastating to our health that the downsides of any effective drug would have to be significant to outweigh its weight-loss benefits.



The Best Way to Boost NAD+: Supplements vs. Diet (webinar recording)

The pros and cons of all the NAD+ supplements and what are the ways to boost NAD+ naturally with diet and lifestyle?



Daily Dozen Diet Put to the Test for Weight Loss

What did a pilot study on How Not to Die’s Daily Dozen and How Not to Diet’s 21 Tweaks find?



Regulators Put the Squeeze on Juice Plus+

The Better Business Bureau and Federal Trade Commission explore the claims of Juice Plus+, a multi-level marketing company.



Are Fish or Fish Oil Supplements Good for the Heart?

Five massive new trials have been published recently, randomizing tens of thousands to various formulations of fish oil versus placebo.



The Benefits and Side Effects of Spirulina

Blue-green algae, chlorella, and spirulina are all advertised as being beneficial, but they could be harmful because they are often contaminated with algal toxins.



The Benefits and Dangers of Chlorella

I explain why I no longer consume chlorella.



Testosterone “Replacement” Therapy in Postmenopausal Women for Libido

Currently, there are more than 30 FDA-approved testosterone products for men, but none for women.



The Downside to Banana Smoothies for Polyphenol Absorption

An enzyme in bananas can destroy some of the phytonutrients in berries and cocoa, but there is a way to reduce the effect.



Does Astragalus Have Benefits for Life Extension and Fighting Cancer?

One of the most popular herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, astragalus root is marketed as a “life-prolonging” tonic.



The TAME Trial: Targeting Aging with Metformin

If you have diabetes, metformin can make things better, but if you don’t, the drug may make things worse.



Side Effects of Resveratrol Supplements

Resveratrol supplements may blunt some of the positive effects of exercise training.



A Testimonial from Dr. Ornish’s Alzheimer’s Progression Reversal Study

What does improving the cognition and function of Alzheimer’s patients with lifestyle medicine actually translate to in terms of human impact?



Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Reversed with a Plant-Based Diet?

Dr. Dean Ornish publishes the first randomized controlled trial investigating whether a plant-based diet and lifestyle program may reverse the course of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.



Does Resveratrol Make You Live Longer?

Is the red wine molecule resveratrol responsible for the “French paradox”?



APOE—The Single Most Important Gene for Longevity

APOE is the primary cholesterol carrier in the brain and plays a major role in packaging and transporting LDL cholesterol throughout the body.



How to Boost Your Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) for Heart Health

How can we improve the capacity of our blood vessels to repair themselves?



How Not To Age – Live Presentation

In this live lecture, Dr. Greger offers a sneak peek into his latest book, How Not to Age, a New York Times Best Seller.



Soy Foods for Menopause Hot Flash Symptoms

Soy can be considered a first-line treatment for menopausal hot flash and night sweat symptoms.



The Diet Shown to Slow Age-Related Hearing Loss

An interventional trial found that dietary changes may slow or even reverse the loss of hearing.



Book Trailer for How Not to Age

Learn about my newest book, How Not to Age, a New York Times Best Seller.



Is Soy Milk the Most Nutritious Non-Dairy Milk?

Soy milk is compared to dairy milk and other plant-based milks.



Are Beyond Meat Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthy?

The SWAP-MEAT study puts Beyond Meat products to the test.



Plant-Based Diet for Minimal Change Disease of the Kidney

What are the three reasons plant protein is preferable to animal protein for kidney protection?



Dietary Cholesterol and Inflammation from Abdominal Obesity

The optimal intake of dietary cholesterol may be zero.



Improving VO2 Max: A Look at Vegetarian and Vegan Athletes

Plant-based diets improve the performance of athletes and nonathletes alike.



The Negative Effects and Benefits of Plant-Based Diets

What are the pros and cons of plant-based eating?



Fat-Blocking Benefits of Hibiscus Tea

What did a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of hibiscus tea for weight loss find?



Plant-Based Diet for Treating and Reversing Stage 3 Kidney Disease

I share a touching story of the power of plant-based eating for chronic kidney failure.



Dietary Guidelines: “Eat as Little Dietary Cholesterol as Possible”

Why do the official federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting the intake of dietary cholesterol (found mostly in eggs) as much as possible?



Soul Food That’s Good for the Soul

The best of soul food’s origins are tied to the plant-centric West African diet.



How Does Oatmeal Help with Blood Sugars?

The prebiotic fiber in oats helps to explain why oatmeal can improve diabetic control.



Is Oatmeal Good for People with Diabetes?

Before there was insulin, there was the “oatmeal cure.”



The Role of Endotoxins in Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Why can a single meal high in saturated fat impair cognition?



The Best Diet for Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic Pain Relief

Anti-inflammatory diets can be effective in alleviating chronic pain syndromes.



The Fat-Blocking and Appetite-Suppressing Effects of Thylakoids

What is a natural way to cut down on unhealthy food cravings?



Answering Your Questions About Cholesterol and Diabetes

I answer some common questions I’ve been asked about cholesterol and diabetes, such as “What is the ideal LDL?” “What’s going on when someone eats healthfully but their glucose is still out of control?”



Does Dietary Cholesterol (Eggs) Raise Blood Cholesterol?

Even nine out of ten studies funded by the egg industry show that eggs raise cholesterol.



Cholesterol and Heart Disease: Why Has There Been So Much Controversy?

Is the role of cholesterol in heart disease settled beyond a reasonable doubt?



The Benefits of Fenugreek for Preventing and Treating Diabetes

The spice fenugreek contains 4-hydroxyisoleucine, a peculiar amino acid that may explain its benefits for controlling blood sugar.