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• November 23, 2012
  Side-Effect of Fenugreek Consumption

  Fenugreek seeds may protect against cancer and improve muscle mass, but they can make your armpits smell like maple syrup.
• November 14, 2012
  Plant-Based Bioidentical Hormones

  Do compounded bio-identical hormones for menopause carry the same risks as conventional hormone replacement drugs such as Premarin?
• October 19, 2012
  Saffron vs. Prozac

  A head-to-head test of the spice saffron versus Prozac for the treatment of clinical depression.
• September 21, 2012
  Prostate vs. Plants

  All men should consider eating a prostate-healthy diet, which includes legumes (beans, peas, lentils, soy); certain vegetables (like garlic and onions); certain seeds (flax seeds); and the avoidance..
• August 9, 2012
  Diet Versus Drugs for High Cholesterol

  Though official recommendations are to first treat high cholesterol with dietary change, many physicians jump right to cholesterol-lowering medications such as statins that can have an array of..
• August 2, 2012
  The Wrong Way to Boost Serotonin

  Tryptophan is the precursor to the "happiness hormone" serotonin, so why not take tryptophan supplements to improve mood and relieve symptoms of depression?
• August 1, 2012
  Human Neurotransmitters in Plants

  The consumption of certain fruits is suggested as a potential treatment for depression given the presence of psychoactive neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and melatonin in many plant..
• 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..