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• February 27, 2013
  Clinical Studies on Acai Berries

  An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on immune function, arthritis, and metabolic parameters.
• January 11, 2013
  Fibromyalgia vs. Vegetarian & Raw Vegan Diets

  Plant-based diets may be effective for the treatment of fibromyalgia, a painful condition suffered by millions.
• December 21, 2012
  Potassium and Autoimmune Disease

  Plant-based diets appear to decrease inflammation via a variety of mechanisms, including boosting our adrenal gland function due to the consumption of potassium rich foods.
• December 13, 2012
  The Inflammatory Meat Molecule Neu5Gc

  Plant-based diets may help rheumatoid arthritis by decreasing exposure to an inflammatory compound found in animal products.
• November 28, 2012
  Yersinia in Pork

  This week Consumer Reports released a study showing the majority of retail pork tested was contaminated with antibiotic resistant strains of the foodborne bacteria Yersinia enterocolitica.
• July 27, 2012
  Risk Associated With Iron Supplements

  Iron is a double-edged sword. If we don't absorb enough, we risk anemia, but if absorb too much we may increase our risk of cancer, heart disease, and a number of inflammatory conditions. Because the..
• July 26, 2012
  Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death

  Death in America is largely a foodborne illness. Focusing on studies published just over the last year in peer-reviewed scientific medical journals, Dr. Greger offers practical advice on how best to..
• July 4, 2012
  The Leaky Gut Theory of Why Animal Products Cause Inflammation

  A single meal of meats, eggs, and dairy can cause a spike of inflammation within hours that can stiffen one's arteries. Originally this was thought to be the result of saturated animal fat causing..