Supplements
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Leyla Weighs In: 10 supplements to help you reach your weight loss goals
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Summer is here and the time is right to get serious about your weight loss goals. Here are some of my recommendations: EGCG – Containing the highest-potency pure green tea extract available, EGCG enhances thermogenesis (fat-burning) and is a natural antioxidant…read more
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The honest truth about green tea extracts and liver toxicity
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I’m a big fan of EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), a green tea catechin with many applications that I’ll enumerate below. I take it myself, and I recommend it to my patients and listeners. So I was especially dismayed to see that Consumer…read more
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Supplements in the cross-hairs again: What the latest study gets wrong
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
We’ve been here before. In December 2013, an editorial in Annals of Internal Medicine proclaimed: “Enough is Enough: Stop Wasting Money on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements.” Unequivocal in its condemnation, the article stated “we believe the case is closed—supplementing the diet of well-nourished adults…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: The truth about bone health (part two)
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Emerging research reveals vitamin K, particularly K2 (menaquinone), is a key player in bone health. Vitamin K2 keeps calcium to where it belongs—in bones. There are vitamin K-dependent proteins in bone, namely, osteocalcin, matrix GLA protein (MGP) and protein S….read more
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Dietary supplements: Sorting fact from fiction
By Jeremy Appleton, ND
A fascinating article written by an expert for one of our newest sponsors, Klaire Labs. Enjoy! – Dr. Hoffman Nutritional dietary supplements use is on the rise in the United States, both among consumers and recommending healthcare practitioners….read more
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Leyla Weighs In: The truth about bone health (part one)
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
It’s not just about calcium. General nutrition advice is rampant with oversimplifications—some of which I find to be deleterious. An accurate example of this is the importance placed on a single mineral, calcium, for the prevention of osteopenia and osteoporosis….read more
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Ask Leyla: Why is my vitamin D still low?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’ve been taking vitamin D for a long time and my levels are still low. What could be the cause? A: There are many reasons serum vitamin D levels remain low, even after longtime supplementation. First, how much vitamin D are…read more
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18 supplements for allergy relief and prevention
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Last week, I offered my top ten tips for beating spring allergies. This week, I’m arming you with the supplements you need to keep the sniffling, sneezing, and watery eyes at bay. Most often when seasonal allergies strike, we reach…read more
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Omega-3’s lesser known benefit: Boosting your immunity
By Jolie Root
My audience knows that I’m a big believer in fish oil. I recommend it on a regular basis as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Most of you know about how important fish oil can be as a hedge against…read more
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Q: I have a problem with palpitations. They start after I eat around 11:30am and…
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We’ve been here before. In December 2013, an editorial in Annals of Internal Medicine proclaimed: “Enough is Enough:…
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Emerging research reveals vitamin K, particularly K2 (menaquinone), is a key player in bone health.…
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