How to Prevent Toxoplasmosis
The risk of contracting the brain parasite toxoplasma from kitty litter vs. meat. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a … source
Should Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Take DHA?
Does maternal supplementation with the long chain omega 3 fatty acid DHA improve psychomotor, mental, visual or physical … source
Should Pregnant Women Take Calcium Supplements to Lower Lead Levels?
The effects of sodium and calcium intake on blood lead levels in pregnant and breastfeeding women. New subscribers to our … source
The Risks of Oil Pulling
Oil pulling may help with tooth sensitivity, but the risk of inducing lipoid pneumonia outweighs the benefits. New subscribers to our … source
The Purported Benefits of Vitamin K2: Should You Take Supplements?
Our body can make vitamin K2 from the K1 in green leafy vegetables. To summarize, there is no good evidence that vitamin K has … source
Should Vegan Women Supplement with DHA During Pregnancy?
I recommend all pregnant and breastfeeding women follow the consensus guidelines to get about 200mg of preformed DHA from … source
Natural Treatments for Morning Sickness
Can cannabis and ginger be considered safe and effective treatments for hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness … source
Avoiding Fish for 5 Years Before Pregnancy
The problem with fish advisories that tell pregnant women to cut down on fish is that it may be too late for certain persistent … source
Food as Medicine: Preventing and Treating the Most Common Diseases with Diet
The connection between our food choices and disease treatment. Dr. Greger has scoured the world’s scholarly literature on … source
How Much Do Doctors Actually Know About Nutrition?
See if you know more about basic nutrition than most doctors. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. source