Fish Oil

Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 8, Part 1: Fish Oil v. Cognitive Decline
April 10, 2023
I made Flava Naturals chocolate brownies for Passover—and they were a hit! Fish oil scores vs. cognitive decline in new study; Is crystal healing legit? Becoming a stool donor can yield big bucks—but few qualify; An epidemic of back pain in young girls is tied to excess screen time; Big Pharma has plans to harness mRNA technology for cancer, autoimmune disease, genetic conditions by 2030—but is it ready for primetime? Survey shows confidence in CDC recommendations varies by party affiliation; Body composition is a strong determinant of risk for severe Covid. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Sleep Strategy
April 6, 2023
Update on the Alliance for Natural Health and the SOS Campaign; Study: Omega 3's impact on cognitive health; An interesting sleep strategy: Stay up later. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dr. Hoffman’s Biking Trip in Death Valley
February 22, 2023
Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's biking trip in Death Valley; What are your thoughts on krill oil? Should it be taken in addition to regular fish oil?; Are you concerned about pharmaceutical companies buying up well-known nutraceutical companies? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 31, Part 1: Menopause Woes
January 2, 2023
They kept saying multivitamins were a waste of money—until this study revealed they slow cognitive decline by 60%! Congress bid to restrict supplement access appears stalled; CBD shows promise for reducing menopause woes; Periodontal disease care lessens severity of heart attacks; Natural support for gum disease; CoQ10 scores against fatigue; Omega 3 with antioxidant co-factors slows Alzheimer’s progression; Vitamin D—how much is too much? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 24, Part 2: Curbing Stroke Damage
December 26, 2022
New antibody therapy might render Covid boosters obsolete; Giving fish oil intravenously might curb stroke damage; Low testosterone a risk factor for Covid hospitalization; Low dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia; How concerning is detection of a pancreatic cyst? New study challenges recommendation that kids be given low-fat milk; Placental plasma might be new anti-aging Rx—says $3 billion longevity start-up, Fish oil and vitamin D during pregnancy lower risk of childhood croup. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 10, Part 2: Long Covid
December 12, 2022
Media blames death of Congressman’s wife on herbal supplement—but adverse events experts question whether mulberry leaf extract was the culprit; Long Covid—how can it be treated? Swimming benefits for blood pressure and mood; Thanks listeners—your letters and e-mails have saved NAC, and are likely to block a Congressional bill that threatens access to supplements; Drug options for osteoporosis—which are better, safer? Ultra-processed foods boost depression/anxiety risk; Fish oil may offset harmful effects of junk food consumption. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Omegas
December 9, 2022
Framingham data link higher omegas with better midlife brain health; Where to get your omegas.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Hyperbaric Oxygen Reverses Aging Process
December 7, 2022
Study finds fish oil may not help your heart?; Study: Fish oil, vitamin D supplements won't prevent A-Fib; Fish oil drug helps shrink plaque in heart arteries; Study finds hyperbaric oxygen treatments reverse aging process; I read your book on natural therapies for Mitral Valve Prolapse. Does the same advice apply if I have mild-moderate regurgitation?; Does supplementing with 1 mg melatonin nightly offer any general health benefits? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 19, Part 2: Keto Triples Cancer Chemo Efficacy
November 21, 2022
Vitamin D for heart disease, diabetes/metabolic syndrome, fatty liver; Omega 3s for breast cancer and cognitive function; Ablation for atrial fibrillation; Focused ultrasound for essential tremor; Keto diet triples cancer chemo efficacy; Should students be subjected to Covid booster requirements to attend college? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Kidney Stones
October 26, 2022
Vindicated! Fish oil supplements found helpful for reducing cardiac events; Help! I have relentless kidney stones!; Do you recommend Bergamot or Berberine to lower cholesterol and are either good for lowering HgbA1c?; Is naringenin okay to take with atorvastatin? Click HERE for part 1.