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Natural immune system support
By John P. Troup, Ph.D., Chief Science & Education Officer, Vital Nutrients
On a recent trip to Iceland, I threw this suite of Vital Nutrients immune support products in my suitcase. It was the perfect way to fortify me against travel-related stress, allergens, and pathogens! –Dr. Ronald Hoffman This…read more
Categories:Immunity Sponsored Supplements
September is Sexual Health Month—Is there a diet connection?
To commemorate Sexual Health Month, let’s tackle the question: Can you eat your way to optimal sexual performance? That was the subject of a chapter that I co-wrote with Intelligent Medicine co-contributor Leyla Muedin in the Dr. Andrew Weil textbook Integrative…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Sexual Health
Leyla Weighs In: September is Food Safety Education Month
The importance of food safety cannot be overstated. Every year there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness. Proper handling of food is critical to keeping it safe to eat. Preventing cross-contamination is key. When…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Cocoa flavanols boost cognition, mood and cardiovascular health
By Alan Frost, Founder and President of FlavaNaturals
As a chocolate lover, I was getting fewer of the benefits and more of the extra calories even from 90% cocoa bars. Now with FlavaNaturals I’m assured of obtaining the full health dividends of cocoa flavanols along…read more
Device anxiety
There are plenty of reasons to be anxious these days. There’s Covid, politics, the economy, looming environmental catastrophe, crime, the threat of World War III, not to mention the usual personal things—your health, your job or school,…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health
Ask Leyla: More on atrial fibrillation
Q: I read your article on atrial fibrillation (AF) and was intrigued by the emphasis on the importance of lifestyle changes for prevention of the condition. Can you elaborate? A: What I find striking about AF is its recent prevalence. That…read more
Categories:Heart Health
“EAT-Lancet” is hard to digest
Recall that back in 2019, the prestigious international medical journal Lancet issued a call for curbing meat consumption. The EAT-Lancet Commission invoked the alleged health benefits of reducing intake of animal protein and claimed plant-based eating could help save the…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: Is salt making me fat?
Q: I think we are all aware that excess sodium intake can cause water retention. However, I guess I wasn’t fully aware of the relationship between a high-salt diet and fructose production? Is salt itself causing weight…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition and Weight Obesity
“Is there a doctor on board?”: The challenges of in-flight medical emergencies
Medical emergencies occur with disturbing frequency on planes. One colleague of mine had the extraordinary experience of having to help subdue an out-of-control passenger on her flight to a medical convention; on her return flight, she was…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: Which is better for inflammation, borage oil or evening primrose oil?
Q: I’ve heard that both borage oil and evening primrose oil have anti-inflammatory properties, but I don’t know much about them. What makes these oils beneficial? Which would you recommend for someone who is looking to reduce inflammation?…read more
Categories:Inflammation Supplements
Can too much exercise be bad?
In the field of sports medicine, no question has generated more controversy. While exercise is unquestionably beneficial overall, is there a point where too much becomes detrimental? The U.S. Health and Human Services guidelines for physical activity state that…read more
Categories:Exercise
Ask Leyla: Can dietary changes help improve my anxiety?
Q: My fiancé suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He has been on antidepressants for a long time but they don’t seem to be of much help. Are there any nutritional recommendations to support him? A: Barring…read more
7 ways to instill healthier eating habits in your kids—and why it matters
Poor childhood nutrition is one of the most critical problems that threatens the health, productivity, and even national security of America. Time was, during the mobilization of young men that accompanied World Wars I and II, a…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Pediatric Health
Ask Leyla: Should I start drinking red wine for heart health?
Q: I’ve never been a heavy drinker, but I’ve heard red wine has beneficial compounds for heart health. I’d like to start drinking it, but am unsure which wine is best. How do I know which red…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Heart Health
What’s up with that vitamin D study?
You’ve probably seen headlines like these: “Study Finds Another Condition That Vitamin D Pills Do Not Help”—New York Times “Study Finds Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Reduce Risk of Broken Bones” —SciTech Daily “Stop Taking Vitamin D…read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Want to get happy? Eat your veggies!
Might increasing vegetable intake increase happiness? According to a recent study, yes. We know the physical health benefits of eating more vegetables and fruits (like prevention of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer), but a growing body of evidence…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Mental and Emotional Health
Cardiovascular health: a multitude of supplements at the service of your heart and blood vessels*
Here you have it—a succinct rundown of the key nutrients you need to optimize cardiovascular health in simple, understandable terms, courtesy of our friends at Protocol for Life Balance. The research speaks volumes for nutritional support of…read more
Categories:Heart Health Sponsored Supplements
Plant-powered omega-3s + SPMs
By John P. Troup, Ph.D., Chief Science & Education Officer, Vital Nutrients
I’m excited to share good news for our vegetarian listeners and subscribers: No longer do you have to sacrifice the benefits of fish oil if you prefer to take plant-based alternatives. Vital Nutrients has come up with…read more
Categories:Sponsored Supplements
Your supplement choices—going, going, gone!
By Alliance for Natural Health
This week I’m sharing this crucial Action Alert from the Alliance for Natural Health. I became a board member of ANH 20 years ago because it mirrored my personal commitment to preserving access to natural health choices. I…read more
Categories:FDA Supplements
What if your dietary supplement could also enhance the function of other supplements?
By Prof. Emeritus Garth Nicolson, PhD, MD (H)
It’s long been suspected that Intelligent Medicine favorite NTFactor® had benefits beyond supporting mitochondria and alleviating fatigue—now here’s proof! —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. We are all bombarded with…read more
Categories:Sponsored Supplements
The new triple action pain relief alternative
By Stuart Tomc, VP science, Regulation and Education for CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil
The innovative formulators at CV Sciences have come up with an ingenious way to augment the pain-relieving properties of CBD. Get a glimpse of the science here. And right now, my audience can get 30% off these…read more
Categories:Exercise General Medicine Inflammation Sponsored Supplements
Are your probiotics falling short? Why it is important for your probiotics to contain “Postbiotics.”
You might assume all probiotics are basically the same. But after reading this article by my good colleague, Dr. Ross Pelton, an internationally acknowledged expert in microbiome science and Scientific Director of Essential Formulas Inc., you’ll likely…read more
Categories:Probiotics Sponsored Supplements
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Q: I have a nine-year-old granddaughter who is quite overweight. The rest of the family,…
We’ve talked about nitric oxide a lot on Intelligent Medicine. Of course, it’s a circulatory…
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