Expert Interview

ENCORE: Debunking Misinformation About Vitamin D, Part 1
July 9, 2024
Recently, headlines have proclaimed that vitamin D is ineffective, that we shouldn’t bother testing for it, and that most people shouldn’t bother taking it. Pushing back on those assertions is Dr. William Grant, one of the world’s foremost vitamin D researchers with over 60 published studies. His latest paper explains why research on vitamin D is plagued by methodological errors and colored by bias against nutritional supplements that might supplant pharmaceutical drugs. Dr. Grant explains how vitamin D, far from being just a “bone vitamin”, can impact a wide range of conditions ranging from dementia and Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mood disorders, and cancer; studies have shown it improves pregnancy outcomes and extends life; the latest research suggests a benefit for respiratory infections and Covid. We also discuss the important role sunlight exposure plays in vitamin D synthesis, and how wrong-headed health authorities have stigmatized sun exposure to great detriment. What levels are best? How much to take? Is there an upper limit? Dr. Grant is currently the director of the Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Resource Center. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Debunking Misinformation About Vitamin D, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. William Grant, one of the world’s foremost vitamin D researchers. Click HERE for part 1.

Functional Sobriety: The Nutritional Road to Overcoming Alcohol Challenges with Dr. Brooke Scheller, Part 1
July 3, 2024
Exploring Functional Sobriety: Nutrition's Role in Alcohol Reduction: Dr. Brooke Scheller, a certified nutrition specialist and author of “How to Eat to Change How You Drink: Heal Your Gut, Mend Your Mind, and Improve Nutrition to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol,” discusses the significant nutritional aspects of alcohol consumption. She delves into the impacts of alcohol on health, the nutritional deficiencies it causes, and how a structured diet can support recovery. Dr. Scheller shares her personal journey to sobriety, the concept of functional sobriety, and practical advice on managing alcohol cravings through diet and supplements. She also discusses societal trends in drinking, gender differences in alcohol's effects, and strategies for reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption for better health outcomes. Click HERE for part 2.

Functional Sobriety: The Nutritional Road to Overcoming Alcohol Challenges with Dr. Brooke Scheller, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Brooke Scheller, Founder, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Functional Sobriety, and author of “How to Eat to Change How You Drink: Heal Your Gut, Mend Your Mind, and Improve Nutrition to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol.” Click HERE for part 1.

Fighting for Safe Food with Zen Honeycutt, Part 1
July 2, 2024
Zen Honeycutt, Founding Executive Director of Moms Across America, exposes the alarming truth about glyphosate in a detailed discussion on food safety and environmental toxins. Zen shares her personal journey of founding the organization and discusses the adverse effects of GMOs and glyphosate on health, particularly children's health. She highlights concerning findings from various food tests, including school lunches and gluten-free foods, and explains the systemic issues within regulatory agencies. The conversation also touches upon the broader implications of environmental toxins, global health regulations, and potential solutions within communities. Click HERE for part 2.

Fighting for Safe Food with Zen Honeycutt, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Zen Honeycutt, Founding Executive Director of the national nonprofit Moms Across America. Click HERE for part 1.

From Hormonal Havoc to Healing: Dr. Lindsey Berkson’ s Journey and Expertise, Part 1
June 26, 2024
Dr. Lindsey Berkson is a world-renowned expert on hormone replacement therapy. She shares her journey as a DES baby with multiple endocrine challenges, including reproductive cancers. Through exhaustive research she overcame her problems and enjoys high functioning at an age where many women are in steep decline. She discusses various forms of hormone replacement, why conventional ideas about menopause treatment are misguided, how supplements can enhance the safety and efficacy of hormone replacement, and the impact of dietary factors like soy. She has written extensively about the effects of hormone disruptors on women’s health. Check out her membership program,Everything Hormones, and her Substack, Agile Thinking. Click HERE for part 2.

From Hormonal Havoc to Healing: Dr. Lindsey Berkson’ s Journey and Expertise, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lindsey Berkson is a world-renowned expert on hormone replacement therapy. Click HERE for part 1.

Breaking New Ground in Natural Weight Loss: A Conversation with Dr. Edward Walker, Part 1
June 25, 2024
Dr. Edward Walker, a scientist from the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research, details the rigorous research process behind Calocurb, a natural product aimed at curbing appetite and fighting obesity. Dr. Walker explains how his team identified and formulated Amarasate, a compound derived from New Zealand hops, which mimics the appetite-suppressing effects of certain gastrointestinal hormones like GLP-1. The conversation also covers the evolution of the product, the scientific studies confirming its efficacy, and practical considerations for its use. They further delve into the challenges and potentials of using natural alternatives to pharmaceutical weight loss drugs. Click HERE for part 2.

Breaking New Ground in Natural Weight Loss: A Conversation with Dr. Edward Walker, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Edward Walker, a scientist and lecturer with The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, a New Zealand Crown Research Institute. He helped discover and develop Amarasate, the active ingredient in Calocurb. Click HERE for part 1.