Supplements
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Nutrition for strength and endurance
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Is there evidence that certain diet regimens or supplements enhance athletic performance? There’s an entire field—Sports Nutrition—that banks on that supposition. Are the claims for various muscle-building products legit? A recent review by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) attempts to…read more
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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 article contains content…read more
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Ask Leyla: Which is better for inflammation, borage oil or evening primrose oil?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
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? A: Borage oil is…read more
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What’s up with that vitamin D study?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
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 Already!” —Forbes It’s…read more
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Nitric Oxide for a Better Brain + Gut Connection
By Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN
We’ve talked about nitric oxide a lot on Intelligent Medicine. Of course, it’s a circulatory enhancer. But did you know it also plays an important role in the health of the gut? The following article details how. –Dr. Ronald Hoffman…read more
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Cardiovascular health: a multitude of supplements at the service of your heart and blood vessels*
By Celine Torres-Moon
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 heart health. –Dr….read more
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Ask Leyla: How can I maximize my sun exposure to get the recommended amount of vitamin D?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’ve read that twenty minutes of sun exposure will give us 10,000 to 20,000 IV of vitamin D. If I am fully clothed with a long-sleeved shirt am I still getting 20,000 IU? Short-sleeved shirt? How about without a shirt?…read more
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They say “Multivitamins are a waste of money”—REALLY??
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Multivitamins containing most of the essential vitamins and minerals at doses that provide greater than 100% of the RDA are the most commonly used dietary supplements; approximately 1/3 of US adults takes one or another formulation. But the bloom is…read more
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Ask Leyla: Why is my vitamin D still low after supplementation?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’m a healthy 61-year-old female with an ongoing vitamin D deficiency. My doctor has given me 25,000 IU vitamin D per week over a 10-week period a few times over the last 18 months and my levels continue to…read more
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Q: I have a nine-year-old granddaughter who is quite overweight. The rest of the family,…
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