The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

ENCORE: Everything you ever wanted to know about Low-Dose Naltrexone, Part 2
August 8, 2023
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Pamela Smith, author of "Max Your Immunity: How to Maximize Your Immune System When You Need It Most." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 5, Part 1: New Weight Loss Drugs
August 7, 2023
New weight loss drugs: “Ozempic face” is trending/Shady start-ups dish online prescriptions/Rapid weight loss may accelerate muscle loss/Rebound weight gain? Is “non-allergic rhinitis” a misnomer? Omega-3 supplements—until recently banned by NCAA—may improve athletic performance, reduce risk of concussions; Yucky sidewalk germs justify taking off shoes when going inside; Pros and cons of pacemakers. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 5, Part 2: Concussions and Pain

Device reps in operating rooms incentivize excessive stent placements; Natural therapies for claudication; Aged Garlic Extract for blood pressure? Tracing heart disease risk to oral bacteria; Nattokinase vs. spike protein; Laxative dependence associated with higher risk of dementia; The role of uric acid in hypertension and insulin resistance—and nutraceuticals that can lower it; Cannabinoids and PEA for concussions and pain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Soy
August 4, 2023
Why are so many products today containing soy? Plus, good oral health linked with better brain health.

Astaxanthin For Immune, Brain And Vision Health, Part 1
August 3, 2023
Neil Edward Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for Protocol for Life Balance provides a deep-dive on astaxanthin, a naturally occurring carotenoid that plays an important role in cellular protection and healthy immune system responses. Astaxanthin has also been shown in clinical studies to promote normal cognitive function and may help to maintain a positive mood. In the eye, it helps to neutralize free radicals and manage eyestrain due to computer usage. It's an extraordinary carotenoid derived from non-GMO Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. Due to its unique chemical structure, astaxanthin can stabilize cellular and mitochondrial membrane structures and thus protect them against free radical attack originating both inside and outside of the cell. Click HERE for part 2.

Astaxanthin For Immune, Brain And Vision Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for Protocol for Life Balance about the benefits of Astaxanthin. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Telomere Length
August 2, 2023
Reducing food waste; Please share your thoughts concerning controversies about the significance of telomere length. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hemoglobin Levels

Why is my B6 so high when I only take a small amount of it?; Can nocturia be associated with dehydration?; Please weigh in on allulose. Is it too good to be true?; My husband's hemoglobin is lower than his previous lab test. Is this a cause for concern? Click HERE for part 1.

The Potential for Benfotiamine and High-Dose Vitamin B One in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Part 1
August 1, 2023
Dr. Richard Mann is a podiatrist who specializes in dealing with nerve problems of the foot. A chance encounter with a patient who improved after taking a vitamin B1 supplement called benfotiamine led him to explore the potential of this nutrient. It’s long been noted that deficiencies of thiamin are associated with nerve problems; in malnourished alcoholics it can lead to a severe brain disorder called Wernicke’s encephalopathy, reversible with thiamin. This has led Dr. Mann to explore the potential for benfotiamine to address neurodegenerative disorders. He recently published a scientific paper in the journal Cureus detailing a case study of a patient with ALS who improved with benfotiamine administration. This is not to claim a breakthrough “cure” for Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s or ALS, but suggests a possible avenue for nutritional intervention that might slow the onslaught of these diseases in the absence of definitive conventional therapies. Click HERE for part 2.

The Potential for Benfotiamine and High-Dose Vitamin B One in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Richard Mann, CEO of Realm Labs. He is a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon who specializes in nerve diseases. Click HERE for part 1.