Unlocking the Mysteries of Aging

Unlocking the Mysteries of Aging

Author: Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM March 20, 2025 Duration: 16:05
A look at some research to add life to our years.
This episode features audio from:

* There’s a Fly in My Aging Research!
* Life Extension with FGF21
* How to Increase Your Life Expectancy 12 to 14 Years

Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor's notes related to this podcast.

Tune into Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger for a direct, science-based conversation about food and its profound impact on your health. Hosted by Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, this podcast translates dense nutritional research into clear, actionable advice you can use. Each episode digs into a specific question or condition, from managing blood pressure and supporting cognitive health to sustainable weight loss, always grounded in the latest peer-reviewed evidence. Dr. Greger, the founder of NutritionFacts.org and a bestselling author, cuts through the noise of diet fads and headlines, focusing instead on what the data actually says about preventing disease and optimizing well-being. You'll hear how everyday dietary choices can influence long-term health outcomes, potentially adding vitality to your years. The tone is thorough yet accessible, empowering you with information rather than prescribing rigid rules. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a foundational understanding of how nutrients work in the body. Whether you're looking to refine your existing habits or are starting from scratch, the podcast offers a reliable resource. Listening to this podcast feels like having a knowledgeable doctor dedicated solely to nutrition, patiently explaining the how and why behind the recommendations, all with the goal of helping you feel better, function optimally, and make informed decisions about what's on your plate.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Podcast Episodes
NutritionFacts Grab Bag 31 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:12
Are environmental toxins lower in wild-caught or farmed fish? Can turmeric extract supplements cause liver toxicity? And what about the toxic pawpaw fruit? This episode features audio from: * Are Environmental Toxins Low…
Plant-Based Kids (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:06
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we look at the research on the optimal nutrient intakes for plant-based infants and children This episode features audio from The Growth and Nutrient Intakes of Children Raised on Pla…
Plant-Based Kids (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:21
Plant-based diets for pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and childhood This episode features audio from: * Preventing Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy with Diet * Are the IQs of Vegetarian Children Higher? Visit the vid…
Treating Early- and Late-Stage Prostate Cancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:34
About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. What are some diet and lifestyle solutions? This episode features audio from: * Reversing Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Progression with a Pl…
How to Limit Pesticide Exposure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:09
Is it worth eating organic? This episode features audio from: * Pesticide Exposure and Hypospadias Birth Defects in Vegetarians * Can Pesticides Be Rinsed Off? * Pesticides (DDT) and Alzheimer’s Disease Visit the video p…
Don’t Milk It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:05
From Parkinson’s disease to the milk pus test, what are the effects of cow’s milk on our health? This episode features audio from: * Is There Really Pus in Milk? * The Role Milk May Play in Triggering Parkinson’s Disease…
The Pros and Cons of Coffee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:37
Do coffee’s health benefits apply to everyone? This episode features audio from: * Does Adding Milk Block the Benefits of Coffee? * Do the Health Benefits of Coffee Apply to Everyone? Visit the video pages for all source…
More on NAD+ Boosting Supplements [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:06
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we wrap up our series on the important enzyme NAD+. This episode features audio from: * Risks of NAD+ Boosting Supplements * Which NAD+ Booster Is Best? * The Third Way to Boost NAD+…
Treating ADHD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:21
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we look at the best ways to treat ADHD. This episode features audio from: * The Side Effects of Artificial Food Coloring and Dyes: Cancer and ADHD * Treating ADHD Without Stimulants *…
A Healthy Heart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:33
It beats until it doesn’t. This episode features audio from: * How to Improve Your Heart Rate Variability * How Not to Die from Heart Disease * Fully Consensual Heart Disease Treatment Visit the video pages for all sourc…