Live Q&A: Answers on NMN, Calcium Sources, Pregnancy, and More
Channel: NutritionFacts.org
Date: 2023-09-28

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00:00 Intro 

1:53 Is there a natural NMN supplement or foods that boost NMN?

4:55 There is new concern about meat-based nutrients like AA, taurine, carnitine, carnosin, etc, in the German vegan community and some now advise to supplement. Should we be worried; is there new data?

5:29 Is having a high BMR a bad thing? Does it really mean shorter lifespan? Can you recommend a good vegan B12 and omega supplement brand? 

7:33 Is red algae a reliable source of calcium? 

8:29 Are there any science-backed benefits of milk thistle?

9:03 I hear a lot of negative press about the evils of seed oils. Does this include black cumin seed oil as a supplement?

9:58 Do women need collagen while pregnant?

10:10 Is Norra tea safe to consume while pregnant? I've been warned to stay away from most herbal teas while pregnant.

10:30 Many pregnant women talk about eating liver and bone broth. What can I do to educate them. Is veggie broth just as good/better?

11:10 How much B12 is recommended for people over 65?

11:48 Given that most tofu and mushrooms should be cooked, should we treat utensils that come in contact with them the same way we do raw meat? 

13:36 Is it possible to overdo daily consumption of fermented foods? Would it affect the liver or cause any allergies?

14:09 I want to fast for autophagy but have hypothyroid. Can I get to the point of autophagy? 

16:14 I'm 24, WFPB and avoid high AGEs, have lean PCOS. HbA1c, testosterone fine. What do you think of inositol, spearmint, metformin, spirono, berberine, magnesium, carbs?

18:03 I have balsamic vinegar several times a day to reduce spike in blood sugar, insulin, etc. Is this okay daily and is there is a type of vinegar that is most beneficial? 

19:10 Any advice on getting rid of angular cheilitis? I'm not sure of the cause.

19:23 Do you think it's essential to take an omega 3 supplement everyday? Is it better to take iodine from seaweed or supplements (I use dulse flakes)?

20:40 What are your thoughts on the health benefits of berberine? 

21:30 Suggestions for landing a plant-based industry job in SoCal or remotely?

22:05 I am a mail carrier and work in the heat/sweat a lot. Is salt still not advised?

22:20 How do your opinions differ/agree with the following doctors: Dr. McDougall- heavy potato and starch diet; Dr. Esselstyn- avoid nuts and oil

24:42 I am in Canada and cannot find chewable, sublingual, or liquid B12 cyanocobalamin. I can only find them in tablet form, can I chew these? Would absorption be better?

25:26 Do you recommend yearly doctor visits as we age?

26:43 I suffered a stroke at 36 and am now on Warfarin for life, having been diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome. I am already WFPB, but do you have any suggestions on what to eat to help?

27:49 You recommend a protein intake of .8 g per kg of bodyweight. According to this, do I have to decide whether my goal is longevity or bodybuilding?

28:20 For those who are eating a plant-based diet, but are not eating enough greens to get 600 mg of calcium a day

28:43 What supplements do you recommend for osteoporosis?