Tarragon Toxicity?
Decades ago, concern was raised about some of the components of the herb tarragon. The...
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How to Beat Heart Disease Before It Starts
Are there unique benefits to brown rice that would justify keeping it in our diet despite the arsenic content? For years, warnings had been given about the arsenic levels in U.S. rice potentially increasing cancer risk, but it had never...
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Nutmeg Toxicity
The spice nutmeg appears to have a relatively narrow margin of safety. In my research...
Cinnamon for Diabetes
The use of cinnamon to help treat diabetes remains controversial. We know that cinnamon is...
Diet and Cellulite
Two theories about the build-up of subcutaneous fat, involving the chemical spermine and the hormone...
Industry Influence on Our Dietary Guidelines
The story behind the first U.S. dietary guidelines explains why, to this day, the decades...
Flax and Breast Cancer Survival
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of flaxseeds in breast cancer patients found that flaxseeds...
Flax and Breast Cancer Prevention
Just a teaspoon of ground flaxseeds a day may help protect against breast cancer. In...
Treating Sensitive Skin from the Inside Out
Instead of treating sensitive skin topically, with lotions and creams, why not treat it from...
Flax Seeds for Diabetes
Drug companies hope to capitalize on the fact that the consumption of certain plants appears...
Flax Seeds for Prostate Cancer
Why is there such a huge disparity in prostate cancer rates around the world? The...
Why Is Selling Salmonella-Tainted Chicken Legal?
When researchers last year at the Emerging Pathogens Institute ranked foodborne pathogens to figure out...
Dr. Greger’s New DVD Available for Download
The newest volume of my Latest in Clinical Nutrition DVD series is now out. Order...
Raisins vs. Energy Gels for Athletic Performance
After about an hour of strenuous exercise, long-distance athletes can really start to deplete their...
The Best Nutrition Bar
There are a variety of healthier fruit and nut bars on the market now that...
Best Treatment for Constipation
Constipation is a common problem that affects up to 20 percent of the world’s population....
Best Dried Fruit for Cholesterol
When I saw there was a paper entitled “Daily Dried Apples Versus Daily Dried Plums:...
Eggs, Cigarettes, and Atherosclerosis
A study in the journal Atherosclerosis found that eating just 3 eggs or more a week...
Rooibos and Nettle Tea
Rooibos, or red tea, is anecdotally reported to aid stress-related symptoms, but it has none...
Hibiscus Tea: The Best Beverage?
A landmark investigation of the Antioxidant Content of 3,139 Foods put all previous rankings to...
Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Diet
Caffeine consumption appears to help prevent Parkinson’s, but what if you already have the condition?...
Avoiding Dairy to Prevent Parkinson’s
There are four things that may reduce our risk of developing Parkinson’s disease: increase exercise,...
The Science on Açaí Berries
An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, which included studies...
NutritionFacts.org Video Hits a Million Views
I’m so excited to share that my newest live presentation, More Than an Apple a...
Why Are Children Starting Puberty Earlier?
Early onset of puberty is considered a risk factor for a number of diseases in...
