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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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 5, Part 2: Sleep Apnea
November 7, 2022
The many benefits of vitamin D—for bone, osteoarthritis, Covid, stroke, and mortality; Sporadic high blood pressure; Is CPAP for sleep apnea oversold? Higher animal protein intake forestalls cognitive decline in seniors; No need for ultra-low protein diet in kidney disease; It’s official—cutting carbs improves blood sugar; Supplement industry takes victory lap in battle to preserve access to NAC; Cocoa compound found to reverse age-related memory loss. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Sinus Fungal Infection
November 2, 2022
Highlights from The American Nutrition Association Summit; Report: Coronavirus infects male urogenital tract; Do you recommend N-acetyl-cysteine?; I have a fungal infection in my sinuses. Any remedies? Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Immune Function Optimization, Part 1
October 18, 2022
Most people only think about supporting their immune system during the cold weather months. But your immune system doesn’t only work in the winter; it’s busy and active all the time, especially these days. John Troup, PhD, Chief Science and Regulatory Officer for Vital Nutrients details four immune support products that stand out for their superior qualities, bioavailability, and effectiveness: ALLER-C®, ViraCon, NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine), and Quercetin. They're effective preventatively and during times of increased oxidative stress. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Immune Function Optimization, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with John Troup, PhD, Chief Science and Regulatory Officer for Vital Nutrients. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 14, Part 1
May 16, 2022
Universal booster mandates? What if you’ve already had Covid? NAC and vitamin C to protect kidneys during dye studies; Ultra-processed food consumption soars among US adults; You’re less likely to get Covid from a partner who has a different blood type; Irregular meals increase likelihood you’ll hold on to calories; Vitamin K2 gets all the credit, vit K1 offers significant arterial protection; What could be the cause of constant throat clearing? 4 weeks of spice consumption reduces inflammatory markers; How much vitamin D for kids? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 9, Part 1
April 11, 2022
Covid hits D.C. leadership; Why China’s zero-Covid policy is doomed to fail; Boosters’ inability to check Covid variants prompts exploration of new vaccine strategies; New studies highlight dangers of microplastics; Exercise effective vs. depression; FDA backs off NAC ban—for now; Can we rotate supplements to economize and reduce their daily burden? Exploring the role of nitric oxide supplements in reversing sexual dysfunction. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Raw Foods
April 6, 2022
What do you think about Daylight Savings Time? Should it be permanent?; I was advised to avoid raw foods during my chemotherapy for lymphoma. Doesn't thoroughly washing produce help?; I've been taking zinc every day along with copper and NAC during the time of covid. Is it okay to cut back? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Allergies and Reflux
March 23, 2022
Bicycling in Arizona; Will NAC protect me from CAT scan radiation? What about contrast with MRI?; What medication should I take to wean off Prolia?; Does Hydroxyzine HCl fall into the category of sleep aids that can cause Alzheimer's?; My 7-year-old son has many allergies and reflux. What would you recommend that's not simply a band-aid? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 11, Part 2
December 13, 2021
Three new books chronicle pandemic missteps; Study reveals Covid targets fat cells; Does physical activity protect against severe Covid? Yogurt vs. hypertension; Why doesn’t DGL licorice raise blood pressure? Curcumin and boswellin vs. diverticulitis; An amino acid that can rescue patients with Covid pneumonia; Pushback begins against proposed NAC ban; Our bodies need exercise to age well; A ten-minute run can aid mental performance; How do you know if you’re taking too much thyroid medication? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.