NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast

Is it true we can actually absorb some B12 from our own microbiome?

A diagnosis of B12 deficiency should not be dismissed based solely on a single measurement of B12 levels in the blood.

What did a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of hibiscus tea for weight loss find?

For those eating plant-based diets, encouragement of vitamin B12 supplementation cannot be overemphasized.

What is the role of ultra-processed plant-based products in the diet?

What are the bone fracture rates of omnivores vs. vegetarians vs. vegans? Low calcium intake plus low vitamin D exposure may explain higher bone fracture rates in British vegans.

The adverse effects of taurine on our microbiome and hydrogen sulfide production may be ameliorated by diets high in fiber and low in saturated fats.

I compare the cost, convenience, and safety of various plant, animal, and supplement sources of taurine.

Almonds are put to the test in a ​​randomized controlled trial for facial wrinkles.

Even researchers from the pro-taurine anti-aging study recommend against experimenting with taurine, but if you want to give it a try, what daily dose might be best?

What are the downsides of taurine supplementation?

How can stress and menstrual cycles affect the smell of our breath?

Cautionary tales from carnitine and arginine complicate the taurine supplementation question.

The level of taurine in our bodies declines with age, dropping by nearly 80 percent. Would consuming extra improve lifespan or healthspan?

Deodorize from the inside out with food.

We have at least pathways to make taurine in our body from scratch, but does taking more offer a benefit?

What is the controversy over soy food consumption in those with subclinical hypothyroidism?

Exercising in cool water or under cool conditions on land can lead to an increase in post-workout calorie intake.

A meta-analysis of low-carb diets for diabetes remission found little to no effect at 12 months, clinically important harms to quality of life, and the deal-killer––an increase in LDL cholesterol.

Of all the plants in the world, why has the tea plant become the most popular beverage in the world?

How safe are fourth-generation sweeteners, such as the rare sugar allulose? Are they healthy alternatives to traditional sweeteners?

Broccoli sprouts don't have the food safety risks of alfalfa sprouts.

How much of hot dogs and burgers is actual muscle meat?

Lactucin, the hypnotic component of lettuce, is put to the test in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of lettuce seeds.

Carcinogens like benzopyrene in cigarette smoke, grilled chicken, and yerba mate tea may explain higher rates of certain cancers in consumers.

Within an hour of drinking dairy milk, blood levels of the estrogen estrone in men go up and testosterone goes down.

The hormonal benefits of fenugreek extend beyond the muscle-bulking testosterone boost.

Which method of cooking vegetables preserves the most antioxidants?

Carbadox, with its 97.9 percent likelihood of causing cancer in humans, is still being fed to pigs bound for the supermarket in the United States.

By losing 15 percent of their body weight, nearly 90 percent of individuals with type 2 diabetes for less than four years may achieve remission.

The diet and supplements that have been put to the test to prevent and even reverse hearing loss.

There are certain medical conditions that are worsened by coffee intake.

What explains the Achilles' heel in certain Asian diets?

Why do those who drink filtered coffee tend to live longer than those who drink unfiltered coffee?

In terms of longevity, three cups of decaf coffee appeared to be just as protective as three cups of regular coffee.

We co-evolved a symbiosis with our good gut bacteria, but we are not holding up our end of the bargain.

The cause of sarcoidosis is unknown, but new research indicates that mycobacteria, like MAP bacteria found in dairy and meat products, are likely involved in some sarcoidosis cases.

A plant-based lifestyle is put to the test against early and late-stage cancer

Why don't more big payors in healthcare embrace plant-based eating?

An increasing number of case reports have linked turmeric extract supplements to liver injury.

The adverse effects of industrial pollutants in seafood may counteract the benefits of nutrients in fish.

What are the risks and benefits of using vitamin C for depression and anxiety?

Can celery, a vegetable relatively high in sodium, lower blood pressure?

Diet as a primary intervention for type 2 diabetes is the most effective in achieving remission when emphasizing whole, plant-based foods with minimal consumption of animal products.

The Squatty Potty is put to the test.

Certain soft drinks and bottled (heated) carrot juice may contain carcinogenic levels above safety standards.

How can we plan well-balanced plant-based diets for infants and kids?

Most chemo drugs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration without evidence of benefit on survival or quality of life. If you put together all the new chemo drugs that had been approved over a dozen years, the average overall survival benefit is only 2.1 months.

Eating well-balanced plant-based diets during pregnancy can reduce risks of gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia.

Pawpaw fruits, like soursop, guanabana, sweetsop, sugar apple, cherimoya, and custard apple, contain neurotoxins that may cause a neurodegenerative disease.

A micromort as a unit of comparing and communicating risk to patients equivalent to a one-in-a-million chance of dying.