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What to make of Trump’s other health picks (part one)
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In last week’s newsletter I commented on the nomination of RFK Jr. to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. This week and next, I’ll take a look at some of the rest of Trump’s nominees to…read more
Categories:Healthcare
Ask Leyla: Are GLP-1 agonist drugs safe?
Q: Short of bariatric surgery, my doctor has recommended I start taking a semaglutide medication (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus). Are these safe? A: Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist. It helps control appetite by delaying gastric emptying,…read more
Categories:Medications Nutrition and Weight Obesity
How to think about RFK Jr.’s nomination to head HHS
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The election is over, and some are disappointed and others exhilarated. Here on Intelligent Medicine, I never push a political agenda that might alienate many of my followers. Our community’s common denominator is that we support an…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: Frequently asked questions about supplements
Supplements are an important part of your comprehensive medical and nutritional treatment program, but many who are prescribed supplements have questions about their use and benefits. This week, I’ve tried to tackle some of the most commonly asked…read more
Categories:General Medicine Supplements
Why is our government whiffing on ultra-processed foods?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans—the DGAs—are due for an update to set goals for 2025-2030. Under consideration were measures aimed at calling for reductions in intake of UPFs—ultra-processed foods. The nutrition experts tasked with crafting the guidelines—the…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: Can I get enough protein from plant-based sources?
Q: My dietitian tells me that as long as I’m eating a broad range of plant protein, I’m getting the requisite essential amino acids making animal protein unnecessary. But will I get enough protein every day eating…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
The latest developments in brain health
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Prevalence of Unrecognized Cognitive Impairment in Federally Qualified Health Centers: This is an alarming review that, on the one hand, highlights the pervasiveness of cognitive decline among senior U.S. adults; on the other, that underscores the impact…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Environmental Health Medications Neurological Health Parkinson's Disease Pediatric Health Supplements Women’s Health
Ask Leyla: What’s your preferred way to dress a salad?
Q: What types of salad dressing do you use? Are there any bottled dressings that you prefer? A: There are certain foods I always have on hand and that includes a produce drawer full of salad vegetables….read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Daily immune health: Beyond seasonal boosts
| By Jen Scheinman, MS RDN CDN
As I revealed in a recent article, Mitopure® has become an indispensable additive to my post-workout recovery drink. Its ingredient, urolithin A, is now the object of intense interest by researchers for its potential to enhance mitochondrial…read more
Categories:Immunity Sponsored Supplements
Make Calocurb your holiday helper this winter
| By Calocurb Clinic and Ashley Koff RD
As the holidays loom, Americans are about to embark on their annual three-month potlatch. The result is invariably unwanted weight gain, which is hard to reverse. Following are some practical tips from the folks at Calocurb to…read more
Dietary supplements for the support of cardiovascular health*
| By Celine Torres-Moon
How’s your cardiovascular supplement literacy? Your life may depend on it! Here’s everything you need to know about CoQ10, vitamin K2, vitamin D3, carnitine, hawthorn, and grape seed extract and why they might be essential additions to your…read more
Categories:Heart Health Sponsored Supplements
Discover your fountain of youth
| By Kalani Guy
Collagen is a supplement that’s been on my radar screen for quite some time—now research is validating its benefits for skin, hair, joints and gut. While the market is crowded with low-quality collagen formulas, Brightcore leverages the…read more
Categories:Joint Health Skin and Hair Sponsored Supplements
Happy living through health
| By Jeffrey Stamberger
Check out these innovative formulas from our friends at CV Sciences—they’re not just about CBD! I learned a thing or two about unique ingredients that address everyday complaints—it’s well worth a read. As always, my audience can…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Sponsored Stress Supplements
ANH launches petition to curb Big Tech censorship
| By Alliance for Natural Health
This week, I’m sharing an important message from the Alliance for Natural Health, for which I serve as President of the Board of Directors and Medical Director. I urge you to sign our petition and support our FreeSpeech4Health campaign….read more
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by Ronald L. Hoffman, M.D.
How to Talk with Your Doctor is a book for patients and doctors alike. It arms patients with the tools and knowledge they need to communicate better with physicians about using the best high-tech and alternative treatments. At the same time, it helps doctors balance their skepticism of complementary and alternative approaches with open-mindedness.
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