Nutrition FAQs

What about microgreens? vetstud  / Originally Posted in Antioxidants Sprouting Up Answer: USDA researchers recently published a study assessing the nutrition content of 25 commercially available microgreens, seedlings of vegetables and herbs that have gained popularity in upscale markets and restaurants. Just...

any updates on avocados in vivo? Toxins  / Originally Posted in Are Avocados Bad for You? Answer: I'm happy to report that a new study this year found avocado consumption associated with significantly reduced prostate cancer risk (a third cup of avocado...

I assume the lifeguards were caucasian? With a “built in” SPF of 15 what blood level of Vit D does the lifeguard of African descent attain? Perhaps that is a better clue for evolutionary “normal”. CapeBreton / Originally Posted in Evolutionary argument for...

Dr. Greger, have you ever eaten a durian fruit? They are so fascinating, though I’ve never seen a real one. Kevin McCaffrey / Originally posted on the NutritionFacts.org Facebook page Answer: Durians have to be the most badass of fruits. Imagine a 5 pound football...

As you have reported, the effects of animal based omega-3 supplements can prove to be ironically, inflammatory. While you recommend utilizing algae as an alternative, is there concern over the neurotoxins (as you have discussed in other videos as present in spiralina),...

Is there any information that can help with glaucoma. The drops are sight saving. what nutritionally can counter any side effects of glaucoma drugs such as cosopt. Harmony / Originally posted in Algae-Based DHA vs. Flax Answer : A review of complementary and...

I have just been introduced to a product that is a combination of green tea and ganoderma (a red mushroom). It also comes mixed with coffee. I was wondering if you have seen amy research on ganoderma. Thank you so much for...

What is your take on the following substances? Gurmar…jamun… bitter melon…[and] fenugreek?   Lastly, Dr. Greger what do you think of Citruline and L Argenine in their role as helping out in repairing the endothelium cells ( Citruline ) and the later helping in promoting...

Whoa! Really?! It seems there must be a lot of problems for the South Americans who consume loads of this daily? I haven’t read anything negative — any other info on how this is affecting people who have been drinking it for...

How did you come up with your calculation about how many mercury-containing dental fillings are equivalent to eating a can of tuna once a week? vetstud / Originally posted in Amalgam Fillings vs. Canned Tuna Answer: Three national brands of canned tuna...