this is dr greger's new site:
he has many excerpts from his videos here listing the peer reviewed papers that inspired them. this can be a very fine resource for anyone who wants to see what the science research has to say about various topics.
(note: we may not agree with some of the findings for various reasons, but this resource is nevertheless very useful due to the variety of topics and greger's fine and delightful presentation.)
also uploaded is the biblio for the 3700+ articles and resources that have gone (so far) into making his dvds and the site. more bibs will follow as they are prepared. the bibs were produced using Pere Constans' excellent open source (gpl3 licensed) cb2bib program.
UPDATE 2013-07-15: greger's site could use some help with your donations to pay for web expenses. you can make your contributions here.
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this week's update from www.nutritionfacts.org
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will introduce each posting.
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Thank you so much! This is great! Finally I have something to reply in all discussions with non-vegetarians ;)
you are most welcome, neuron.
there are a lot of other sources of info on 30bad should you want more ammo. here are a few you may want to look at:
i told you so (and that entire science category)
30badigos (more focused on ar than nutrition, but some fine threads and some debates)
clarity summary (a collection of responses to the silly wapf efforts)
in friendship,
prad
here's a good one to use against those who try to use the greater longevity argument:
people live longer these days than in the past and it must be because they eat meat.
(this argument btw is a false cause fallacy)
greger's video reveals:
Americans Are Living Longer but Sicker Lives
in friendship,
prad
here is greger's weekly notice. i'll post these as i get them even though some items may have no relevance to most people here.
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Aug 03, 2012 07:22 am | Michael Greger M.D.A Better Way to Boost SerotoninContrary to popular belief, the consumption of animal foods may actually decrease tryptophan levels in the brain. Carbohydrates, on the other hand, can boost transport across the blood-brain barrier, which has been used to explain premenstrual cravings. |
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Aug 02, 2012 07:36 am | Michael Greger M.D.The Wrong Way to Boost SerotoninTryptophan is the precursor to the "happiness hormone" serotonin, so why not take tryptophan supplements to improve mood and relieve symptoms of depression? |
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Aug 01, 2012 07:05 am | Michael Greger M.D.Human Neurotransmitters in PlantsThe consumption of certain fruits is suggested as a potential treatment for depression given the presence of psychoactive neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and melatonin in many plant foods. |
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Jul 31, 2012 07:21 am | Michael Greger M.D.Mineral of the Year—MagnesiumDespite promising autopsy and population data suggesting that inadequate magnesium intake is a risk factor for sudden cardiac death, it wasn't until recently that this was demonstrated in prospective studies. |
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Jul 30, 2012 07:11 am | Michael Greger M.D.How Do Nuts Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death?Most men and women who die of heart disease, our #1 killer, die suddenly without any known history of heart problems. Nut consumption, however, has been associated specifically with decreased risk of sudden cardiac death, which may be due to magnesium, a mineral found predominantly in whole grains, greens, beans, nuts and seeds. |
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Aug 10, 2012 07:12 am | Michael Greger M.D.Nuts and Bolts of Cholesterol LoweringA pooled analysis of studies on nut consumption, cholesterol levels, and risk of death from heart disease show extraordinary benefits, suggesting we should eat nuts every day. |
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Aug 09, 2012 07:24 am | Michael Greger M.D.Diet Versus Drugs for High CholesterolThough official recommendations are to first treat high cholesterol with dietary change, many physicians jump right to cholesterol-lowering medications such as statins that can have an array of adverse side effects. |
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Aug 08, 2012 07:08 am | Michael Greger M.D.Black Versus English WalnutsA dramatic difference exists between the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of black walnuts versus English walnuts. |
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Aug 07, 2012 07:16 am | Michael Greger M.D.The True Shelf-Life of Cooking OilsCooking oil manufacturer "best-by" dates are put to the test by comparing the development of rancidity between almond oil, avocado oil, hazelnut oil, macadamia oil, grape seed oil, rice bran oil, toasted sesame oil, and walnut oil. |
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Aug 06, 2012 07:28 am | Michael Greger M.D.The Best Way to Boost SerotoninThe secret to naturally boosting serotonin levels in the brain may include eating foods such as pumpkin seeds with a high tryptophan to total protein ratio. This may help explain why studies show that those eating plant-based diets have superior mood states. |
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Aug 17, 2012 07:26 am | Michael Greger M.D.Nuts and Obesity: The Weight of EvidenceNinety percent of the published studies on the matter suggest that nut consumption does not lead to weight gain. |
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Aug 16, 2012 07:36 am | Michael Greger M.D.Optimal Phytosterol SourceWhole food sources of phytosterols, such as seeds and nuts, are likely superior to supplements or phytosterol-fortified spreads and beverages. |
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Aug 15, 2012 07:31 am | Michael Greger M.D.Optimal Phytosterol DoseThose eating plant-based diets get the most phytosterols, but there is still room for improvement to maximize cholesterol reduction. |
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Aug 14, 2012 07:14 am | Michael Greger M.D.How Phytosterols Lower CholesterolPhytosterols are plant-based cholesterol look-alikes in nuts and seeds that help maximize our body’s excretion of excess cholesterol. |
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Aug 13, 2012 07:13 am | Michael Greger M.D.How Fiber Lowers CholesterolFiber bulks, speeds, and dilutes the intestinal waste stream to facilitate the removal of excess cholesterol from the body. |
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this week's update.
be sure to look at the cattlemen's beef where you'll see desperation at its finest. :D
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Sep 07, 2012 07:01 am | Michael Greger M.D.Tightening the Bible BeltResearchers set out to replicate the "Daniel Fast," the biblical nutrition trial outlined in Daniel 1:8-16. The post Tightening the Bible Belt appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 06, 2012 06:53 am | Michael Greger M.D.Waist Circumference Less Than Half Your HeightWaist-to-height ratio may be a better predictor of disease than body mass index. The post Waist Circumference Less Than Half Your Height appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 05, 2012 07:11 am | Michael Greger M.D.Cattlemen’s Association Has Beef With StudyMeat consumption is not only associated with weight gain, but specifically abdominal obesity, which is the most metabolically concerning. The post Cattlemen’s Association Has Beef With Study appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 04, 2012 06:27 am | Michael Greger M.D.Meat and Weight Gain in the PANACEA StudyIn one of the largest nutrition studies ever, total meat consumption was significantly associated with weight gain in men and women, and the link remained even after controlling for calories. The post Meat and Weight Gain in the PANACEA Study appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 03, 2012 06:59 am | Michael Greger M.D.Diet vs. Exercise for Weight LossWhen asked whether food and beverage consumption or physical activity was more important, the majority of people get the answer wrong. The post Diet vs. Exercise for Weight Loss appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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this week's update.
check out the daniel fast!
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Sep 21, 2012 07:35 am | Michael Greger M.D.Prostate vs. PlantsAll men should consider eating a prostate-healthy diet, which includes legumes (beans, peas, lentils, soy); certain vegetables (like garlic and onions); certain seeds (flax seeds); and the avoidance of refined grains, eggs, and poultry. The post Prostate vs. Plants appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 20, 2012 07:32 am | Michael Greger M.D.Some Prostates Are Larger than OthersBenign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH—an enlarged prostate gland—affects 80% of older men, but like many other Western chronic diseases it appears to be a consequence of our diet. The post Some Prostates Are Larger than Others appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 19, 2012 07:25 am | Michael Greger M.D.Is It the Diet, the Exercise, or Both?Whose blood is better at killing cancer cells? People who eat a standard diet and exercise strenuously or those who eat a plant-based diet and just exercise moderately? The post Is It the Diet, the Exercise, or Both? appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 18, 2012 07:41 am | Michael Greger M.D.Ex Vivo Cancer Proliferation BioassayTwo weeks on a plant-based diet appears to significantly enhance cancer defenses against breast cancer and colon cancer cells. The blood of those eating a vegan diet for a year suppresses cancer cell growth nearly eight times better. The post Ex Vivo Cancer Proliferation Bioassay appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 17, 2012 06:37 am | Michael Greger M.D.Engineering a CureLifestyle medicine pioneer Nathan Pritikin, who reversed his own heart disease through diet and went on to help millions of others, wasn't a doctor or dietician but an engineer. The post Engineering a Cure appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 28, 2012 05:45 am | Michael Greger M.D.How Plant-Based to Lower IGF-1?Those eating vegan had significantly lower IGF-1 levels and higher IGF binding proteins than those just eating vegetarian, suggesting that the more plant-based one's diet becomes, the lower ones risk of fueling growth hormone dependent cancer growth. The post How Plant-Based to Lower IGF-1? appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 27, 2012 07:36 am | Michael Greger M.D.The Answer to the Pritikin PuzzleLower cancer rates among those eating a plant-based diet may be a result of reduced blood levels of IGF-1 and enhanced production of IGF-1 binding protein. The post The Answer to the Pritikin Puzzle appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 26, 2012 07:28 am | Michael Greger M.D.Cancer-Proofing MutationCongenital IGF-1 deficiency can lead to Laron Syndrome (a type of dwarfism), but with such low growth hormone levels those with the condition have dramatically lower cancer rates. This raises the question of whether one can achieve the best of both worlds by ensuring adequate IGF-1 levels during childhood while then suppressing excess growth promotion in adulthood. The post Cancer-Proofing Mutation appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 25, 2012 07:40 am | Michael Greger M.D.IGF-1 as One-Stop Cancer ShopInsulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) is a natural human growth hormone instrumental in normal growth during childhood, but in adulthood can promote abnormal growth—the proliferation, spread (metastasis), and invasion of cancer. The post IGF-1 as One-Stop Cancer Shop appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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Sep 24, 2012 07:09 am | Michael Greger M.D.Prostate vs. a Plant-Based DietEating a plant-based diet may protect against BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy, an enlarged prostate). The post Prostate vs. a Plant-Based Diet appeared first on NutritionFacts.org. |
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