NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast

Preventing Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain with Diet

What is the role of cholesterol and advanced glycation end products in shoulder health?

Why Do Surgeons Continue to Perform Worthless Operations?

Every year, hundreds of thousands of patients undergo unnecessary, unhelpful, and even painful procedures that may result in catastrophic complications.

Friday Favorites: Vitamin K2’s Purported Benefits – Should You Take Supplements?

Our body can make vitamin K2 from the K1 in green leafy vegetables.

Rotator Cuff Surgery May Cause More Shoulder Pain Than Relief

The most common shoulder surgery provides no meaningful benefit over placebo sham surgery, yet it continues to put millions at risk.

Chiropractic Manipulation, Physical Therapy, and Exercise Therapy for Shoulder Pain Relief

How do chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy fare compared to placebo or sham interventions?

Friday Favorites: The Exercise “Myth” and Secret for Weight Loss

Why is it so hard to outrun a bad diet? Exercise ramps up our appetite, helping to explain why calories burned don’t necessarily equal calories lost, so how can we lose w

Steroid Injections for Shoulder Pain Relief May Do More Harm Than Good

Corticosteroid shots may offer brief shoulder relief, but studies show they can increase the risk of subsequent rotator cuff tears up to sevenfold.

Common Meds Like Ibuprofen (NSAIDs) May Turn Temporary Pain into Chronic Pain

Inflammation can actually protect against the development of chronic pain.

Friday Favorites: How Many Steps Should We Get Every Day?

The official exercise recommendations are a “trade-off between optimizing health outcomes and minimizing requirements for individuals,” but what does the science say is b

The Health Benefits of Psyllium, Flaxseeds, and Other High-Fiber Foods

While psyllium is a go-to fiber for acid reflux and constipation, ground flaxseed beat it head-to-head in clinical trials—delivering superior bowel regularity, blood suga

The Best Diet for Treating Acid Reflux (GERD)

Dietary approaches can be safer, cheaper, and work better than drugs for acid reflux symptoms like heartburn.

Friday Favorites: Do Low-Level Laser Therapy Devices Work for Hair Loss?

Laser therapy is marketed as a promising alternative to drugs and scalpels for treating hair loss, but what does the research say?

Do Proton Pump Inhibitors Work for Acid Reflux (GERD)?

By triggering withdrawal symptoms that mimic the original condition, these risky drugs keep patients hooked for years.

HOW NOT TO HURT Trailer for Dr. Greger’s New Book on Chronic Pain Relief

A trailer for Dr. Greger’s forthcoming book on dietary approaches to pain management.

Friday Favorites: How Much Licorice Is Safe?

Eating licorice or drinking licorice tea can cause the loss of body fat by blocking the effects of a stress hormone, but at what cost?

Dietary Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain

One of the most extraordinary findings in all of pain medicine had been lost down the memory hole.

The Best Source of Iodine to Avoid Deficiency

Iodine is essential for thyroid health. Many people rely on iodized salt or dairy for iodine—but there are healthier sources.

Friday Favorites: Are Banana Smoothies Blocking Polyphenol Absorption? Banana vs. Mango Explained

An enzyme in bananas can destroy some of the phytonutrients in berries and cocoa, but there is a way to reduce the effect. How can we mediate the phytonutrient-destroying

Foods That May Help Protect Against Fine Particulate Matter (Air Pollution)

What is the evidence that plant-based dietary patterns may reduce the detrimental impacts of air pollution, including one plant in particular?

Limit Outdoor Activity on High Air Pollution Days for Heart and Lung Health

Globally, air pollution is the second leading killer of humanity. What can we do about it?