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Fiber vs. Breast Cancer

Michael Greger M.D. — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:24:18 +0000

Inadequate fiber intake appears to be a risk factor for breast cancer, which can explain why women eating plant-based diets may be at lower risk.

Some Dietary Supplements May Be More Than a Waste of Money

Michael Greger M.D. — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:00:33 +0000

People taking dietary supplements may, in some cases, be paying to make themselves sick. This video covers folic acid, beta carotene, and green tea supplements.

Pharmacists Versus Health Food Store Employees: Who Gives Better Advice?

Michael Greger M.D. — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:00:05 +0000

The accuracy of medical advice given by staff at natural food stores is compared to that by staff at community pharmacies based on the balance of available scientific evidence.

Prevent Glaucoma and See 27 Miles Farther

Michael Greger M.D. — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:15 +0000

The risk of glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness, appears to be dramatically reduced by kale or collard greens consumption, thanks to the phytonutrient pigments lutein and zeaxanthin.

Garden Variety Anti-Inflammation

Michael Greger M.D. — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:47 +0000

The variety of fruit and vegetable consumption may decrease disease risk, independent of quantity.

Pretty in Pee-nk

Michael Greger M.D. — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:00:20 +0000

Beeturia, the passage of pink urine after beetroot consumption, is a reminder that phytonutrients circulate throughout our bloodstream, explaining the connection between "garlic breath" and the use of garlic as an adjunct treatment for pneumonia.

Is Vitamin D the New Vitamin E?

Michael Greger M.D. — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:00:48 +0000

The Institute of Medicine's conservative position on vitamin D is understandable given the history of hyped vitamin supplements (vitamin A, beta carotene, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E) that turned out worthless or worse.

Produce, Not Pills to Increase Physical Attractiveness

Michael Greger M.D. — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:50 +0000

Kale works better at boosting antioxidant levels in the skin than synthetic beta carotene, lutein, and mixed carotenoid supplements.

Convergence of Evidence

justin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:23:11 +0000

Raw Food Nutrient Absorption

justin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:27:36 +0000

There are certain phytonutrients that are absorbed better from cooked foods.