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Dr. Michael Greger's NutritionFacts.org is a noncommercial, science-based source for the latest in nutrition profiled in hundreds of short engaging videos.

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Within an hour of drinking hibiscus tea, the antioxidant power of your bloodstream shoots up as your system absorbs the tea’s phytonutrients. This may explain why hibiscus has such a strong effect on blood pressure. buff.ly/4ainWpq

Within an hour of drinking hibiscus tea, the antioxidant power of your bloodstream shoots up as your system absorbs the tea’s phytonutrients. This may explain why hibiscus has such a strong effect on blood pressure. buff.ly/4ainWpq
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What were the findings of an analysis of common, non-drug, non-supplement, non-lifestyle approaches to dementia prevention and treatment? buff.ly/3WVNMfy

What were the findings of an analysis of common, non-drug, non-supplement, non-lifestyle approaches to dementia prevention and treatment? buff.ly/3WVNMfy
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The galactose in milk may explain why dairy consumption is associated with significantly higher risk of hip fractures, cancer, and premature death. buff.ly/3yQvsvb

The galactose in milk may explain why dairy consumption is associated with significantly higher risk of hip fractures, cancer, and premature death. buff.ly/3yQvsvb
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Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials on berries and the first clinical study on the effects of berries on arthritis: buff.ly/2WhcjOq

Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials on berries and the first clinical study on the effects of berries on arthritis: buff.ly/2WhcjOq
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Might animal protein-induced increases in the cancer-promoting growth hormone IGF-1 help promote brain artery integrity? buff.ly/3yY72jl

Might animal protein-induced increases in the cancer-promoting growth hormone IGF-1 help promote brain artery integrity? buff.ly/3yY72jl
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Within just one hour of drinking a single cup of green tea, we can significantly cut down on the rate of DNA damage in our cells. This is because green tea significantly boosts the activity of a DNA repair enzyme in our body that can fix DNA damage. buff.ly/3SW7ru6

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By eating at a lower rung on the food chain, those choosing plant-based diets suffer less exposure to the industrial pollutants that bioaccumulate up the ladder. buff.ly/3YASfFA

By eating at a lower rung on the food chain, those choosing plant-based diets suffer less exposure to the industrial pollutants that bioaccumulate up the ladder. buff.ly/3YASfFA
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When tested head-to-head against the American Diabetes Association diet, how do plant-based diets fare in terms of blood sugar, body weight, and cholesterol control, as well as mood and quality of life? buff.ly/2uv7zoz

When tested head-to-head against the American Diabetes Association diet, how do plant-based diets fare in terms of blood sugar, body weight, and cholesterol control, as well as mood and quality of life? buff.ly/2uv7zoz
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Adding even just a little pinch of pepper—1/20th of a teaspoon—to turmeric can significantly boost curcumin levels in the blood. buff.ly/4g3yjS6

Adding even just a little pinch of pepper—1/20th of a teaspoon—to turmeric can significantly boost curcumin levels in the blood. buff.ly/4g3yjS6
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Not taking vitamin B12 supplements or regularly eating B12-fortified foods may explain the higher stroke risk found among vegetarians. buff.ly/3ASLaGM

Not taking vitamin B12 supplements or regularly eating B12-fortified foods may explain the higher stroke risk found among vegetarians. buff.ly/3ASLaGM
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What’s the best way to preserve your sense of smell, what’s adrenal fatigue, and can you really remove warts with duct tape? buff.ly/47wanTP *Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for all of the new episodes.

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Dark-green leafy vegetables, including kale, collards, and arugula, are packed with the antioxidant lutein. A major carotenoid, lutein is concentrated in our brain and our eyes. buff.ly/2QkVkmy

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Switching to a plant-based diet has been shown to achieve far better outcomes than those reported on conventional treatments in both active and quiescent stages in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. buff.ly/4fSvMKE

Switching to a plant-based diet has been shown to achieve far better outcomes than those reported on conventional treatments in both active and quiescent stages in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. buff.ly/4fSvMKE
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Through dietary changes alone, we may be able to dissolve uric acid stones completely: buff.ly/4g9Dosd. If eating cups a day of greens, it's best to choose low-oxalate ones, such as kale and collards buff.ly/3XwCU8j

Through dietary changes alone, we may be able to dissolve uric acid stones completely: buff.ly/4g9Dosd. If eating cups a day of greens, it's best to choose low-oxalate ones, such as kale and collards buff.ly/3XwCU8j
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Given current contamination levels, “meat consumption in general…should be significantly modified downward, as much and as soon as possible.” buff.ly/4gdPsbS

Given current contamination levels, “meat consumption in general…should be significantly modified downward, as much and as soon as possible.” buff.ly/4gdPsbS
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The myth that plant proteins are incomplete, necessitating protein combining, was debunked by the scientific nutrition community decades ago. buff.ly/2zZ1rGP

The myth that plant proteins are incomplete, necessitating protein combining, was debunked by the scientific nutrition community decades ago. buff.ly/2zZ1rGP
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Regardless of whether or not we eat meat, our ability to absorb vitamin B12 may decline as we age. For those 65 and older, a daily dose of 1,000 mcg of cyanocobalamin is recommended. buff.ly/3TbvQLt

Regardless of whether or not we eat meat, our ability to absorb vitamin B12 may decline as we age. For those 65 and older, a daily dose of 1,000 mcg of cyanocobalamin is recommended. buff.ly/3TbvQLt