Digestive Health | Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Leyla Weighs In: Fasting-Mimicking Diet for Crohn’s and Managing Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

April 24, 2026
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

New insights on diet & Crohn's. "Leyla Weighs In" on a study showing how a fasting mimicking diet can improve symptoms & inflammation markers. Plus, she has advice if your antibiotics cause diarrhea. Don't miss it!

Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 4: The Ultimate Weight Loss Plan—The Boring Diet

April 6, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Social media and AI—the digital equivalents of ultra-processed junk food; Are natural non-caloric sweeteners—erythritol, xylitol, and stevia—safe? A pig’s brain has been flash frozen and reanimated, signaling new prospects for cryopreservation after death; Dr. Jeffrey Bland weighs in on a new, enhanced form of fish oil from Big Bold Health; What are the health benefits of circumcision? The ultimate weight loss plan—the Boring Diet; Substituting famotidine for PPIs for reflux; And more!

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Spelt Matzoh v. Traditional Wheat Matzoh

March 26, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Is spelt matzoh better than traditional wheat matzoh for Passover? Is a dry red wine preferable to sweet wine or grape juice? Liver support supplements for alcoholic issues; What to take for pain and tingling after a shingles outbreak; Is carrageenan a carcinogen? Organic acids test for chronic fatigue? And more!

Q&A with Leyla: How big is your butt?

February 19, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Highlights from the ANH conference in Phoenix; Supplements for borderline osteoporosis; After years of vegetarianism, wouldn't eating meat cause adverse reactions like headaches or nausea? How big is your butt? Is Famotidine a good alternative to Nexium? Protocol for post-surgical healing; Thoughts on full body scans to detect abnormalities; And more!

Leyla Weighs In: How Gut Health Affects Bone Density

January 23, 2026
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Did you know that your digestive system affects your bone strength? "Leyla Weighs In" with groundbreaking research on the gut-bone link. Find out how you can enhance your bone health by improving your gut function.

Q&A with Leyla: Sauna & Sunlight During Winter

December 18, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

The benefits of sauna and sunlight during winter months; Applied Behavioral Analysis in autism treatment; What are good supplements to take for HPV virus? The consequences of antibiotic use; And more!

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 6: War Against Ultra-Processed Foods

December 8, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

First shots fired in war against ultra-processed foods; Early smartphone use linked to mental harms in kids; Revolutionary study highlights anti-aging benefits of collagen supplementation; Creatine gummies flunk potency tests; How exercise slows cancer and forestalls dementia; Fructose may stoke body-wide inflammation; What causes bleeding gums? And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Coffee v. Tea

December 4, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

The best water filter? Vagus nerve therapy benefits; With so many benefits of drinking coffee, should we drink more of it instead of tea? Nutritional strategies for treating Barrett's Esophagus; Mitigating the side effects of Merkel cell carcinoma therapy; Is beet root powder beneficial for nitric oxide production? And more!

Leyla Weighs In: Part Two of The Gluten and Fructan Intolerance Dilemma

November 7, 2025
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Unravel the mystery of digestive health and dietary choices in part two of "Leyla Weighs In: Gluten v. Fructans." From FODMAP diets to Omega-3 levels, Leyla covers it all.

Leyla Weighs In: The Truth About Gluten-Free Diets; Is Fructan Intolerance the Real Issue?

October 31, 2025
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Is gluten to blame, or are fructans the hidden cause of your digestive woes? "Leyla Weighs In" on the confusing overlap between gluten sensitivity and fructan intolerance.