Fish Oil

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 26, 2017
I have left carotid artery plaque and am taking Crestor, is there any benefit to my taking fish oil? I have a swollen and sore lymph node on my right side under my jaw, what causes this? I have a urinary tract infection found to be staph and completed a round of antibiotics, now I'm regressing -- did the antibiotic lose effectiveness? It is said that fasting blood sugar and fasting insulin are biomarkers for choosing the best weight loss plan, what are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 3, Part 1
June 5, 2017
Olive oil may prevent brain cancer; An Arizona man got a bug bite and now feels achy--could it be Lyme? European Union calls out pesticide hazards--urges more organic produce; Arthroscopic knee surgery no better than sham procedures; High-fiber diet combats knee osteoarthritis; A 31-year-old man got a tattoo--and 3 weeks later he was dead. My doctor says take aspirin, but ditch the fish oil--what to do? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 22, 2017
Vitamin D beneficial for cold and flu. Is there a difference between grape seed extract and grapefruit seed extract, which is beneficial for the heart? There is conflicting research on the benefits of vitamin E and fish oil on breast cancer, why do you still recommend them? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 11, Part 2
February 13, 2017
What to do for urinary discomfort in the absence of bacteria? How to help a child with elevated liver function tests? Glyphosate from "Roundup-ready" GMO products can cause hepatic damage at low concentrations; A caller shares that high-dose fish oil has helped her back pain; Vitamin D and magnesium help metabolic syndrome; Tonsil removal offers only modest, short-term benefits; Could your diet or supplements interfere with your thyroid meds? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 21, 2016
Magnesium saved my life from an almost fatal asthma attack!...After I found out I had Crohn’s disease, I started taking Fisol (enteric-coated fishoil). My most recent colonoscopy shows no indication of Crohn’s anymore!...Which is the best diet, Paleo or Mediterranean? Are there any current documented “Blue Zones" supporting the Paleo Diet? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In
December 16, 2016
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "I recently came across emu oil as a supplement and read that it has the perfect ratio of omega 3 and 6 naturally. Can I just take the emu oil instead of taking omega 3 and omega 6 separately?" Submit your questions for future episodes to RadioProgram@aol.com.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 7, 2016
What the new administration may mean for the nutraceutical industry in terms of regulations. Fish oil is not worthless! Is Garcinia Cambogia safe and effective for weight loss? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 26, Part 2
November 28, 2016
Catch up on the health stories you may have missed with this encore presentation of the Intelligent Medicine Radio Show, including groundbreaking research into the positive effects of Omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin on anxiety and depression. Click HERE for part 1.

Clinical Focus: Fish Oil — Why aren’t you taking it? Part 1
November 23, 2016
Up to 91 percent of Americans are omega-3 deficient and a Harvard study ranked omega-3 deficiency as the eighth leading cause of preventable death. Omega-3s are considered “essential” because the body cannot make them and must ingest them from external sources. Omega-3s benefit the body in countless ways, from brain and heart health to boosting mood and skin health. Omega-3s are particularly notable for cardiovascular health. So why isn't everyone taking them? Dr. Hoffman is joined by Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin to detail and refute many of the reasons people don't take fish oil. Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Fish Oil — Why aren’t you taking it? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman and Leyla continue their discussion on the benefits of fish oil, and they refute many of the reasons people give for not using it. Click HERE for part 1.