Fish Oil

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 19, 2015
Do beets increase arginine? Can I take fish oil or aspirin while I’m on Plavix? Is it safe to cook in aluminum foil? Is maltodextrin a source of gluten? Do Asians have a different microbiome that keeps them thin? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 22, 2015
Which form of fish oil is best? Ethyl esters or triglyceride forms? -- Which is most important? Diet and exercise or a good supplement regime? -- I can’t fall asleep at night. What can I take? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 2, 2015
Why is there vitamin D in rat poison? Supplements for a mother and newborn. Can essential oils like frankensense help my knee and back pain? What supplements should a 65-year-old man take? Concerns about toxins like mercury in fish oil supplements. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 20, 2015
If I’m sensitive to a food or supplement, could I still try a smaller dose? Is the combination of fish oil and low-dose aspirin a recipe for too much blood thinning? Is dark chocolate the cure for nighttime urination? Click HERE for part 2.

Pushing Back Against Vitamin Skeptics, Part 1
May 19, 2015
Dr. Thomas Guilliams, author of "The Original Prescription," pushes back against vitamin skeptics: Fish oil not what it's cracked up to be? Vitamins cause cancer? B vitamins a bust for heart disease? What you need to know to analyze a research study; The 7 key diet principles that can safeguard your health; What role does stress play in disease, and what can natural interventions do to ameliorate its effects? Click HERE for part 2.

Pushing Back Against Vitamin Skeptics, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Thomas Guilliams, author of "The Original Prescription." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 25, Part 1
April 27, 2015
Feds say homeopathy is worthless and dangerous at the same time--but how can "nothing" cause harm? Doctors gone wild: British facial surgeon punches out patient; Long Island cardiologist takes out a contract on a competitor; Omega 3s ease nicotine withdrawal; Too much sitting increases breast cancer risk; CoQ10 alleviates symptoms in 80% of veterans with Gulf War Syndrome; Dr. Christopher Mohr, sports nutritionist dishes on role Omega 3s can play in weight loss: How can you make sure fish oil is free of contaminants? What about recent press reports claiming fish oil benefits are over-stated? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 11, Part 1
April 13, 2015
Overweight a) protects against Alzheimers or b) increases risk for Alzheimers—take your pick! Why living in the U.S.A. may boost your susceptibility to allergies; Supplement industry reacts responsibly by pulling tainted supplements—so why all the fuss? Fish oil stigmatized by oncologists on shoddy evidence; Centenarian swimmers, runners shatter records. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine for February 6, 2014
February 6, 2014
Everything you ever wanted to know about fish oil: How to choose a good product--enteric-coated vs. soft gel; EPA vs. DHA; krill vs. fish body-derived; natural vs. prescription; ethyl ester vs. triglyceride; discount vs. premium. Why do some "authorities" claim fish oil is harmful or worthless? Why you should know your Omega 3:6 Index.

Intelligent Medicine for November 27, 2013
November 27, 2013
Q&A with Leyla: "Defensive Eating" for the holidays; What to do about elevated lipoprotein (a); Sprouted grains and Essene Bread; Can too much fish oil suppress the immune system?