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Respuestas a las preguntas más destacadas sobre salud y nutrición por el Doctor Michael Greger FACLM y el grupo de Moderadores Voluntarios de NutritionFacts.org. Las preguntas han sido tomadas de los comentarios en los videos y blogs en el sitio. ¡Participa en nuestros foros para que tu pregunta sea incluida!

What do you think of Dr. Jenkins’ take on paleolithic diets?

I was surprised to see you reference a paper by Eaton on so called “Paleolithic nutrition.” These folks are part of a group who argues that we (humans) need to eat lots of meat to be healthy because that is built into...

¿La remolacha combate el cáncer?

Como atleta de resistencia pensé que la remolacha/el zumo de remolacha era mi pequeño secreto, pero ahora lo ha sacado a la luz. Tengo curiosidad por saber si hizo algún comentario sobre los primeros estudios húngaros del Dr. Ferenczi sobre el uso...

What is Atrial Fibrillation & What Is The Best Diet For it?

  What Is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is the most common clinical cardiac arrhythmia, an irregularity of our heartbeat rhythm, which can set you up for a stroke, increase your risk of dementia and heart failure, and significantly shorten your lifespan.  ...

My skin is turning orange (carotenoderma)–too many carrots?

Not necessarily related to beets, but related to how certain veggies and fruit cause skin colorations. My palms and soles of my feet are orange. I know this is from beta carotene. Is it cause for concern? It got better for awhile,...

Where can doctors go to supplement their nutrition knowledge?

I’m afraid I’m one of those guilty docs who never filled in the nutrition knowledge gap that medical school left me with. NutritionFacts.org has been such an eye-opener, and I am already seeing some quasi-miraculous changes in some of my more motivated...

Does caffeine impair endothelial function in our arteries?

Hello Dr. Greger. Latest in nutrition Volume 8 was a fantastic DVD. It was very informative and applicable to my lifestyle. I especially liked the healthy ice cream idea, I’m going to try that! I don’t want to pester you with an...

¿Qué hay del ácido oxálico en la remolacha?

¿Qué hay del ácido oxálico en la remolacha? ¿Es bueno para la salud tomarlo en grandes cantidades? veggie4every1 / Publicado originalmente en Cebando la bomba de protones Respuesta: Como señalé en mi video sobre los oxalatos en la cúrcuma en oposición a...

Is hempseed oil beneficial to adults with eczema?

I’d be interested in your opinion of this study I found online at http://www.finola.com/FinolaOilandAtopy.pdf. This is regarding hempseed oil, not necessarily for children but for adults with eczema. Have you seen other studies looking at hempseed oil and eczema? Is it ok to...

Should we avoid celery to prevent colon cancer?

Class participant heard that celery should be avoided for colon cancer patients. Only thing I’ve read about celery is to consume only ‘organic’ as conventional grown veggie is extremely high in pesticides. Do you know any other reason it should be avoided?...

Should we avoid canned tomatoes and non-organic root vegetables?

I’ve seen a number of blog posts about some food scientists stating that if you avoid ANY food, canned tomato products and non-organic root vegetables should be at the top of your list?  Do you know anything about these statements? Is it...