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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM 300 Episodes Jun 18, 2026

Dr. Michael Greger, a physician and New York Times bestselling author, hosts this podcast exploring evidence-based nutrition. Each episode examines how diet can prevent, treat, or reverse common health conditions like high blood pressure, Alzheimer's, and obesity. Drawing from the latest scientific research, Dr. Greger offers practical advice on eating for longevity and vitality. The podcast is an extension of his nonprofit NutritionFacts.org, which provides free, science-backed nutrition information.

Episodes

Ultra-Processed Foods (Part 1) Jun 18, 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.
The Iron Dilemma Jun 11, 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.
Q&A with Dr. Greger 17 Jun 4, 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. &#
What’s Taurine and Why Do We Care? (Part 3) May 28, 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.  
What’s Taurine and Why Do We Care? (Part 2) May 21, 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.  
Everything You Wanted to Know About B12 (Part 2) May 14, 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.  
Everything You Wanted to Know About B12 (Part 1) May 7, 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.  
Are Statins Worth It? (Part 2) Apr 30, 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.  
Are Statins Worth It? (Part 1) Apr 23, 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.  
Losing Weight with Fiber-Rich Foods Apr 16, 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.  
Taking the Cold Plunge Apr 9, 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.  
The Hazards of Ultra-Processed Foods Apr 2, 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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