Muscle and Bone Health | Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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Leyla Weighs In: Weight Loss Without Muscle Loss–A Look into Krill Oil Benefits

January 30, 2026
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Did you know that losing weight can also mean losing muscle? "Leyla Weighs In" on how krill oil might help you maintain muscle mass while shedding pounds.

Q&A with Leyla: Leg Cramps

January 29, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Fish oil linked to reduced risk of atrial fibrillation; Advice for arthritis and leg cramps during the night; "I follow a low-carb diet, why is my Hemoglobin A1c high?" Will there soon be biological criteria for diagnosing clinical depression? What's with the ongoing battle between low fat and full fat dairy advocates? 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: Top Stories of 2025

January 8, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

The Top stories of 2025; Does use of statins lead to muscle loss? GABA for insomnia and sleep support? What impact does a cocktail of pharmaceutical drugs have on the microbiome? In light of the recent EPA proposal to double permissible formaldehyde emissions, how does this jibe with MAHA? And more!

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Deer Antler for increasing HGH?

December 25, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

On this holiday encore of Q&A with Leyla: For dark days, get some sun in your eyes; The misleading vegan diet twin study; Strontium for bone health? Are there alternatives to surgery for aortic valve stenosis? Dry eyes after cataract surgery; Deer Antler for increasing HGH?

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 13: Are eggs good or bad for the brain?

December 15, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Are eggs good or bad for the brain? Low levels of a key nutrient can foster anxiety; Garlic mouthwash outperforms chemical antibacterials; 76% of the world’s population isn’t getting enough omega-3s; Surgery may hasten progression to Alzheimer’s, but a vitamin may help; Far-infrared phototherapy may offer “electroceutical” treatment for dementia; Hobbies may forestall all-cause mortality—by 29%! And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Is Canned Fish Safe?

December 11, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Antioxidants and resistance training for treatment of sarcopenia; Is canned fish like sardines safe to eat? The benefits of magnesium threonate; Is creatine helpful in building bone strength in osteoporosis? Thoughts on the REMS ultrasound to diagnose bone mineral density status? What to do about an upward trending PSA; Can diabetes meds cause erectile dysfunction?

Leyla Weighs In: Enhancing Strength–Vitamin C & E’s Role in Muscle Health for Seniors

December 5, 2025
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Does your hand grip strength say something about your longevity? "Leyla Weighs In" on how a combo of Vitamin C & E can improve muscle mass and strength. Learn how to boost your muscle health with insights from a groundbreaking study.

Q&A with Leyla: Melatonin for Bone Mineral Density?

November 6, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Advice for a small pericardial effusion; Is melatonin beneficial for bone mineral density? Mitopure's impact on immune parameters; What are the most important blood tests? Coffee enemas for liver detox? Could a recent dental implant be causing clogged ears and a hissing noise? And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Are we exposed to microplastics by filtering our water?

July 31, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Are we exposed to microplastics by filtering our water? Resistance exercise with osteoporosis? Supplements for ankle pain; Magnesium for atrial fibrillation? Recommendations for severe rheumatoid arthritis; And more!