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ENCORE: The Effects of Diet on Lifespan, Part 1
February 27, 2020
"The Longevity Diet," by Dr. Valter Longo, Director of the Longevity Institute at USC. The focus of his lifetime research has been to examine the effects of diet on lifespan. Drawing from molecular biology, the study of centenarians worldwide, and experimental research on animals and humans, he concludes that our modern diet and constant consumption have thwarted the body’s innate ability to regenerate itself at the cellular and organ levels. Caloric deprivation is part of our evolutionary heritage; our bodies are programmed to “reboot” in response to periods of nutritional insufficiency. But long-term caloric restriction (CR) has proven a mixed bag; it leaves some individuals frail and immuno-suppressed. As a healthier, more practical and more palatable alternative, he proposes a fasting mimicking diet (FMD), which restricts nutrient intake just enough for short intervals to switch on the body’s repair and rejuvenation capabilities. The FMD has demonstrated efficacy for weight loss, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, MS and Alzheimer’s; it may have broader applications to inflammatory and auto-immune disorders that are associated with aging. How often should the FMD be implemented? How does the Prolon program of FMD foods harness the benefits of periodic fasting without the risks associated with traditional fasts? What’s the ideal anti-aging diet for otherwise healthy adults? How can the FMD complement the benefits of standard cancer treatments? Why should protein-restriction be less rigorously applied to older individuals? Can time-restricted feeding (TRF) capture some of the benefits of fasting? Can TRF be taken too far? Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: The Effects of Diet on Lifespan, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Valter Longo, Director of the Longevity Institute at USC and author of, "The Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight." Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Ostinol, Plus a Coronavirus Update
February 26, 2020
Update on Coronavirus; The company that makes Ostinol has been sued on the grounds of false advertising. Do you still recommend it? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Reflux
Does vitamin C make laryngeal pharyngeal reflux worse or help? Does aloe vera juice really work for reflux? Should I drink alkaline water?; Do you have an 'Aging' supplement protocol? What would you recommend for a 60-year-old?; If a Xlear nasal spray bottle is used during a cold or illness, should it be discarded? Could I re-catch the cold by using it again? Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 22, Part 1
February 24, 2020
Coronavirus: Should you be worried? Health authorities botch containment efforts; Will it spread to the West? Are Third World countries at high risk? IV vitamin C vs. Coronavirus trials underway; This year’s flu shot gets a report card; GI fungal infections; Early life exposure to household cleaners sets stage for childhood asthma; Sauna heat reverses insulin resistance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 22, Part 2
Chile becomes a model for how governments can push back against industry purveyors of obesogenic foods and beverages; Supplements for diabetes/insulin resistance—but don’t forget diet! Major medical journal acknowledges Alzheimer’s is a sugar disease; Hearty breakfasts may be key to fat-burning, weight control; Study reveals majority of asymptomatic adults have abnormal knee MRIs; Popular antibacterial agent in toothpastes undermines bone density; Magnesium vs. cardiac arrhythmias. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Leyla Weighs In: The Importance of Selenium
February 21, 2020
Higher dietary selenium intakes linked to younger 'biological age'; The importance of selenium for a healthy thyroid.
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Achieving Optimal GI Health, Part 1
February 20, 2020
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is made of an extraordinarily complex system of organs working together to ensure that the foods we eat are smoothly and properly digested. It is also a powerful barrier against environmental aggressors, and the host of an abundant symbiotic microbiota. Dr. Neil Levin, award-winning board-certified clinical nutritionist and Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW Foods, details three compounds that work in different ways to support a healthy GI lining and healthy digestion: zinc-carnosine complex, melatonin, and peppermint oil. Click HERE for part 2.
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Achieving Optimal GI Health, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW Foods. Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Coronavirus Update
February 19, 2020
Update on Coronavirus; If I don't take 5,000 IU vitamin D daily, my levels fall to 30-35. But isn't that dose too high according to the research? Click HERE for part 2.
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