Q&A: Dr. Greger Talks Optimal Nutrition, Reducing Disease, and Foods to Avoid
Replay of Dr. Greger's live Q&A on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Questions asked during live Q&A:
0:00 Introduction
0:42 Can you give me tips on how to optimize health, strength, and fitness?
1:35 Can you rinse salt out of canned vegetables? Or can you add potassium salt to counter the sodium?
2:38 Is berberine poisonous? Should I eat barberries?
3:33 What time should you stop eating before bed?
4:00 Can eating too many nuts, seeds, and avocados raise my LDL cholesterol?
4:55 Are you planning an update on the March Study showing a 91% increase in cardiac mortality associated with intermittent fasting?
5:42 Do the advantages of algae outweigh the disadvantages, such as contamination with heavy metals? Which algae are the healthiest?
7:32 Red vs green rooibos tea. Which is healthier?
7:45 A study from Charité Berlin showed that regular blood donation could lower blood pressure. Are there any other health-releated advantages from blood donation?
9:02 Are prunes or dates high in polyphenol oxidase (PPO) like bananas? Any other fruits or just bananas to worry about?
10:05 Does B12 definciency cause intense sugar and salt cravings?
10:32 I had intense sugar and salt cravings then my doctor put me on statins and they went away. Now that I'm off statins, the cravings are back. What explains that?
11:00 Have you looked at research on therapeutic use of psychedelics?
12:05 My LDL and total cholesterol remain high in spite of being WFPB for 8+ years. I have a family history of cardiac disease. What else can I do?
14:50 Are 90 grams of nuts and seeds (~3.20 oz) per day too much? Where is the tipping point for nuts and seeds?
15:14 I have just stopped using all non caloric sweeteners. Are there any studies that show how long it might take my body to start responding appropriately to carbohydrates?
15:55 Does listening to music while exercising decrease level of testosterone in men and women?
16:48 I have been making a drink with matcha, flaxseeds, curcuma, amla, ginger, and soy milk. Is this good?
17:25 I love foods rich in spermidine for longevity but recall hearing that spermidine and spermine may be culprits for cellulite. Must we accept cellulite to gain spermidine's longevity benefits?
19:10 Can you comment on nitric oxide? Do you agree that the way to maximize intake is to eat leafy greens 6x per day?
20:15 Can you talk about microscopic colitis and how to stay on a plant-based diet if you've been diagnosed?
20:51 An article in a health magazine that says that grains, legumes, potatoes, nuts and seeds cause inflammation of the gut and permeability. Is it true that these foods cause inflammation of the gut?
21:32 Many doctors recommend some animal protein in the diet. Part of their reasoning is that the fiber in plant foods interferes with the digestion or absorption of plant-based protein. Are they right?
22:29 I've been making the delicious Okinawan Smoothie from How Not to Age on repeat! Are there any updates on the How Not to Age Cookbook or recipe sneak peeks?
23:24 Do used coffee grounds have any health benefits for humans?
24:26 What is the maximum amount of caffeine that a slow caffeine metabolizer can consume without any negative health effects? Is zero optimal?
24:50 Any negative side effects to eating a lot of berries?
25:21 Could you comment on the proper percentage of the macros for someone with non-alcoholic fatty liver syndome?
26:28 Should Vitamin D3 be mixed with saliva (i.e. chewed)?
27:05 I have prostate cancer. Are canned mackerel and fish okay or remove them? Protein powders like whey and soy? Should I avoid choline in B-complex vitamins and protein powders?
27:58 Daikon vs red radish—which is better at making sulforaphane? How much radish to eat per meal?
29:27 Next webinar announcement: June 14th on anti-aging drugs
Thank you for your time!
Questions asked:
0:00 Introduction
0:42 Can you give me tips on how to optimize health, strength, and fitness?
1:35 Can you rinse salt out of canned vegetables? Or can you add potassium salt to counter the sodium?
2:38 Is berberine poisonous? Should I eat barberries?
3:33 What time should you stop eating before bed?
4:00 Can eating too many nuts, seeds, and avocados raise my LDL cholesterol?
4:55 Are you planning an update on the March Study showing a 91% increase in cardiac mortality associated with intermittent fasting?
5:42 Do the advantages of algae outweigh the disadvantages, such as contamination with heavy metals? Which algae are the healthiest?
7:32 Red vs green rooibos tea. Which is healthier?
7:45 A study from Charité Berlin showed that regular blood donation could lower blood pressure. Are there any other health-releated advantages from blood donation?
9:02 Are prunes or dates high in polyphenol oxidase (PPO) like bananas? Any other fruits or just bananas to worry about?
10:05 Does B12 definciency cause intense sugar and salt cravings?
10:32 I had intense sugar and salt cravings then my doctor put me on statins and they went away. Now that I’m off statins, the cravings are back. What explains that?
11:00 Have you looked at research on therapeutic use of psychedelics?
12:05 My LDL and total cholesterol remain high in spite of being WFPB for 8+ years. I have a family history of cardiac disease. What else can I do?
14:50 Are 90 grams of nuts and seeds (~3.20 oz) per day too much? Where is the tipping point for nuts and seeds?
15:14 I have just stopped using all non caloric sweeteners. Are there any studies that show how long it might take my body to start responding appropriately to carbohydrates?
15:55 Does listening to music while exercising decrease level of testosterone in men and women?
16:48 I have been making a drink with matcha, flaxseeds, curcuma, amla, ginger, and soy milk. Is this good?
17:25 I love foods rich in spermidine for longevity but recall hearing that spermidine and spermine may be culprits for cellulite. Must we accept cellulite to gain spermidine’s longevity benefits?
19:10 Can you comment on nitric oxide? Do you agree that the way to maximize intake is to eat leafy greens 6x per day?
20:15 Can you talk about microscopic colitis and how to stay on a plant-based diet if you’ve been diagnosed?
20:51 An article in a health magazine that says that grains, legumes, potatoes, nuts and seeds cause inflammation of the gut and permeability. Is it true that these foods cause inflammation of the gut?
21:32 Many doctors recommend some animal protein in the diet. Part of their reasoning is that the fiber in plant foods interferes with the digestion or absorption of plant-based protein. Are they right?
22:29 I’ve been making the delicious Okinawan Smoothie from How Not to Age on repeat! Are there any updates on the How Not to Age Cookbook or recipe sneak peeks?
23:24 Do used coffee grounds have any health benefits for humans?
24:26 What is the maximum amount of caffeine that a slow caffeine metabolizer can consume without any negative health effects? Is zero optimal?
24:50 Any negative side effects to eating a lot of berries?
25:21 Could you comment on the proper percentage of the macros for someone with non-alcoholic fatty liver syndome?
26:28 Should Vitamin D3 be mixed with saliva (i.e. chewed)?
27:05 I have prostate cancer. Are canned mackerel and fish okay or remove them? Protein powders like whey and soy? Should I avoid choline in B-complex vitamins and protein powders?
27:58 Daikon vs red radish—which is better at making sulforaphane? How much radish to eat per meal?
29:27 Next webinar announcement: June 14th on anti-aging drugs
Thanks, I appreciate the timestamps!
Drat, I was really hoping I knew you were gonna do a q&a. I recently had my ileostomy reversal surgery and it went great(you’d like my surgeon, great guy).
My question is a two parter
1) I’m advised not to do any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise but I am a pretty active vegan runner, I was wondering if there were any light or safe exercises I can do for the next 6-8 weeks?
2) I had my ileostomy bag for a little over a year so my body is still kind of adjusting to going to the bathroom without one, I am familiar with fodmap and things like that and I’ve had colonoscopies and whatever else, my question is again related to my recovery, but are there any foods you would recommend or try to avoid while I recover and get used to life without the bag? I already know to take it slow and go easy on fiber but I’d like to know what foods you would avoid/encourage. I am vegan and I adopt a plant based diet so animal products are obviously off the table(literally lol)
Anyways, thanks for everything, Doctor. You’ve done a lot of good for many people around the world, myself included(Washington state) and I bought my mom two of your books, you’re awesome. Take care ✌💚
If u stay skinny everything works , if u blow it up , gosh baby , help us were lost , no wounder, y u stay skinny! 🎶 🎶🎶🎶🚴♀️
Is low carb bread 12g carbs per 100g good in keto and diabetics
I did an n=1 experiment with avacado, ate it every day and it did not negatively affect my cholesterol.
Maybe it depends how high it was your cholesterol. Dr G. Said it lowers small ldl cholesterol if I remember correctly
Why would it?
@@howardlefsky4756 It’s a lot of fat. And yes, I know what type.
Unsaturated fat does not raise and can even lower LDL. Beginning, middle, and end of story.
@@howardlefsky4756 Unsaturated fats do not lower cholesterol. It’s only when saturated fats are replaced with unsaturated fats cholesterol falls.
Thank you for your answers! 😊
My Gynecologist told me Today that soy thickens endometrium so she and her other colleagues (in Rome, Italy) suggest now to stay away from soy. Any comments? (I was late for the Q&A)
We need to get a stationary Bike for the good doctor.
What are your thoughts on K2?
Search for it, Dr G did a video slightly over a year ago if I remember correctly
😊 king of angels indeed
I love this channel!
Don’t eat chlorella?
Thank you!
Si no lo podemos ver en Españaol no me vale por favor traducir a Español gracias gracias
Thank you for all you do.
If low dose calcium supplements are taken three times a day, is that safe?
Miss the treadmill!!
Thank you for all the time you give to share your knowledge—making the world a healthier place! ❤️
As you don’t show graphs or anything else that people may want to look at, I have potential solutions for the seasick people so you can still walk on your treadmill while answering these questions:
1. Don’t watch it! Just listen to it.
2. If you need to read the questions, scroll up until only the questions are showing.
Can’t be keeping the good doctor from his exercise! 😁
Obsessed with this guy