Q&A with Dr. Greger 5

We're really shooting for 4700 mg—that's the recommended minimum. And guess how many many people in the United States even reach the minimum potassium [intake]? 2%! 1 in 50.

Why would anyone need protein powder? You get protein the same way you get carbs, the same way you get fat—from whole foods, ideally whole plant foods.

We used to think HDL, the so-called good cholesterol, was good and actually had benefits in terms of reducing disease risk. It turns out that is not the case.

Having a BMI between 20 and 22 is actually probably ideal in terms of longevity.

We should try not to drink tea with our meals. Here I am telling people to drink lots of tea, but at the same time, it can interfere with iron absorption.