NutritionFacts.org - a Useful Resource for Nutrition Info
Founded by Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, NutritionFacts.org is a science-driven nonprofit organization that offers easily digestible and complimentary updates on the most recent nutrition research.
Through concise videos, blogs, podcasts, and infographics, the platform promotes informed dietary choices. Dr. Greger, a renowned physician and best-selling author, is a distinguished expert on nutrition, food safety, and public health matters.
Featured in CuriosityStream's Prescription: Nutrition documentary, he says, 'The leading causes of death and disability are largely chronic diseases now, but 80% of them are completely related to diet and lifestyle."
* Vitamin D3 from plant or animal sources may be preferable to D2 sourced from fungi.
* Taking vitamin D with the largest meal of the day improves absorption
* If you’re overweight, you may want to instead take 3,000 IU supplemental vitamin D and even more if obese.
* Vitamin D from the sun is better than supplements as it is free and you don't have to worry about getting too much vitamin D, since your body has a way to regulate its production in the skin. Additional benefits may include Co-Q10 regeneration, blood pressure reduction, and improved artery function and mood.
* Dr Greger recommends at least 2,000 mcg (μg) cyanocobalamin once each week, ideally as a chewable, sublingual, or liquid supplement taken on an empty stomach
* Everybody needs a regular, reliable source of vitamin B12. This is especially important for:
- Those eating plant-based diets
- Everyone older than age 50
- Those who’ve had bariatric surgery (which can sometimes impair absorption)
* Methylcobalamin is less stable than cyanocobalamin, and it is particularly susceptible to destruction from being exposed to light.
* Exception: Methylcobalamin may be better for those with impaired kidney function.
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