Q&A: Dr. Greger Talks Nutrients, Supplements, and Common Diseases
Channel: NutritionFacts.org
Date: 16/02/2024

Replay of Dr. Greger's live Q&A on Friday, February 16, 2024.

Questions asked:

0:00 Introduction

0:50 Can animal products cause birth defects?

1:40 Is there any benefit to supplementing with supposed ‘clean’ vitamins as opposed to the cheaper versions with added fillers, etc. or is it just a sales ploy?

2:55 Should we have WFPB veganism educated at universities, colleges, medical schools as part of a holistic medical biosciences or biochemistry subject program?

3:38 Is it okay to take over the counter plant sterols such as CholestOff?

4:00 Can you please explain case fatality rate in relation to the studies in your book?

4:42 Can the weight loss benefits of tea and coffee also be obtained from decaf?

5:33 Is A2 milk good for your health?

5:46 Does bok choy or cabbage tick the boxes for both leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables in the Daily Dozen?

6:35 Does frozen turmeric root still deliver the benefits even though it’s been frozen?

7:16 Is it recommended to pair fruit and nuts together to have proper nutrition and absorption?

8:25 When will the How Not to Age Cookbook come out?

9:16 Do people with inflammatory diseases such as ulcerative colitis need more protein than the RDA to help with healing quicker?

10:00 Can bananas impair absorption of nutrients from other foods?

11:39 What are the benefits of beets, especially in athletes?

12:47 Are there certain vitamins you should take after a total gastrectomy?

14:14 All the plant-based omega algae supplements I’ve found contain sunflower oil. Is that normal? Can you suggest a brand?

14:39 I’m on long term prednisolone. How do I change to natural treatment?

15:07 Any advice for reducing loose skin when losing 100+ pounds on a plant-based diet?

15:33 Please discuss green smoothies as opposed to chewing greens and berries.

15:41 I have stubbornly high systolic blood pressure. I’m 64 years old. Any suggestions?

16:25 Any suggestions for fibroids and adenomyosis?

16:40 What if someone does not have access to algae based EPA/DHA omega-3 supplements?

17:56 What is the solution for osteoarthritis?

18:22 What about the lead content in cocoa powder? How much is safe to consume daily?

19:38 Any advice for high cholesterol?

21:10 I take the Costco B12 supplement. Is that okay for getting enough quality B12?

21:47 Any downside to using baking soda in coffee + soy milk to prevent the soy milk from curdling?

22:29 Will you publish a book with just your How Not to Age summaries and conclusions?

23:39 What do you think about hibiscus tea?

24:14 How can individuals navigate conflicting nutritional information in the media and popular culture to make informed choices about their diet and lifestyle?

26:33 How much B12 should breastfeeding women take?

27:18 Is there a daily limit for chia?