Q&A: Dr. Greger Talks Flax Seeds, Iron Absorption, Mushroom Coffee, and More

Replay of Dr. Greger's live Q&A from Thursday, December 21, 2023.

00:00 - Intro
00:58 - How can I maximize nutrient absorption on a WFPB diet? Especially for brain health.
2:25 - What capsule material is best to fill with spices?
4:18 - Besides B12, are there supplements you recommend for an 80-year-old on a vegan diet?
6:08 - Is vitamin D from sun exposure more efficient than supplements? Is it best to avoid "peak hours?"
7:40 - How to hemp seeds measure against flax seeds?
12:07 - I understand that certain foods can inhibit iron absorption. Should I avoid eating them at the same time as iron-rich meals?
13:39 - In the UK, organic plant milk is not fortified. If having on a daily basis, would you go for unfortified organic or fortified non-organic?
16:46 - My skin is quite yellow from eating healthy foods. You've mentioned it is from eating all of the goodness - how yellow are you?
21:03 - In a recent blog on B12, you mentioned energy drinks as a source. Does putting a splash of energy drink in my smoothie work?
22:50 - Is mushroom coffee beneficial?
24:18 - How much B12 should I take if I have B12 deficiency?
25:08 - High prolactin levels - what is the cause and how to bring down levels?
26:20 - Do I need to remove almond skins before making almond milk?
26:31 - How to do time restricted eating if I work until 8pm?
28:00 - Is it better to freeze baked bananas to use them in smoothies?