Nitric Oxide

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Geographic Tongue
October 28, 2020
Just say "NO" - Study underway to explore benefits of nitric oxide; Regular exercise as cancer prevention; Too much exercise may promote inflammation and suppress immunity; I'm a long time vegan with a HgbA1c close to 6. What can I eat to lower it?; My neighbor who is a nurse told me to stop taking so many supplements. Can you help me defend my position?; I recently developed geographic tongue. Is there a treatment for it? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 9, Part 1
May 11, 2020
Vitamin D and zinc cited in new studies as crucial to Coronavirus defense; Steam heat, not harsh disinfectants, appears best for N95 mask cleaning; “Turfing” patients promoted spread of coronavirus to vulnerable elderly in nursing homes; The role of nitric oxide in maintaining resistance to infections, pollutants. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Continuing COVID-19 Coverage on the Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 2, Part 1
May 4, 2020
It’s time to get outside and exercise—sitting shrinks your brain, and exercise found to boost coronavirus resistance; Nitric oxide supplements benefit blood pressure; They called for more ventilators, but they’re no panacea for the critically ill; Prescriptions for anti-anxiety meds soar amid pandemic lockdown; Israeli researchers probe use of CBD for Covid-19; New study examines potential of remote intercessory prayer for Coronavirus sufferers; New Jersey driver crashes after passing out while wearing N95 mask; Why did the FBI raid a clinic offering intravenous vitamin C to Covid-19 patients? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Achieving Normal, Healthy Blood Pressure, Part 1
April 23, 2020
Dr. Matthew Budoff, Professor of Preventive Cardiology at UCLA, shares the results of a study evaluating the effects of a nitric oxide supplement (Berkeley Life) on hypertensive patients. After 12 weeks, use of the tablets reduced systolic blood pressure by an average of 12.5 points; diastolic blood pressure declined by 4.7 points. Can patients safely use nitric oxide supplements alongside their blood pressure medications? How many beets or how much arugula would you have to eat to replicate the effects of the concentrated ingredients in Berkeley Life supplements? Are there any side effects? Do nitric oxide levels decline with aging? In chronic disease states? Could there be additional benefits of nitric oxide supplementation for athletic performance? For alleviating erectile dysfunction? Do other supplements like arginine and citrulline have similar impacts on nitric oxide? Nitrites in preserved meats like bacon—why are they bad when dietary nitrates are good? What does the nitric oxide saliva test indicate? The link between nitric oxide and inflammation? Click HERE for part 2.

Achieving Normal, Healthy Blood Pressure, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Matthew Budoff, Professor of Preventive Cardiology at UCLA, about the results of a study evaluating the effects of Berkeley Life nitric oxide supplements on hypertensive patients. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 18, Part 1
April 20, 2020
A call to action: COVID-19 is truly a lifestyle disease. Americans are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress—what are some natural options for mood support? What happens when your elective surgery is delayed because of the lockdown? Optimizing metabolic fitness—are the stay-at-home orders interfering with the exercise we need to bolster our immune systems? Patients with no symptoms caused 44% of coronavirus cases; The nitric oxide connection to immunity. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Nitric Oxide for Better Cardiovascular Health
March 13, 2020
Pharmacist and certified clinical nutritionist Beth Shirley, Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board, details the benefits of nitric oxide supplementation. Nitric oxide is a vital signaling molecule essential in cardiovascular health. It supports blood pressure, immunity, sexual health, physical performance, cognitive function, blood sugar levels and more. Unfortunately, as we age our levels start to diminish naturally. Learn how to find out if you have low nitric oxide levels, and how to restore them.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Brain Tumor
October 30, 2019
I had a heart attack two years ago. Would nitric oxide be beneficial for me?; Thanks for the article on the dangers of very low cholesterol. Now, what do you consider too low?; Is there a natural way to get rid of a benign brain tumor? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Heart Palpitations
October 9, 2019
I have a heterozygous PCSK9 mutation. Do you have any thoughts on the new PCSK9 inhibitors?; I get heart palpitations after I eat. My doctor told me to ignore it, but why does it happen after I eat?; My PSA went up to a 3.9 from 2.7 and I'm reluctant to have a biopsy. Are there any non-invasive tests that could give me a sense of how serious this is?; I have fungus infection in several toes and have tried everything for it. I've decided to take terbinafine but this can be hard on the liver. Are there any supplements to take to mitigate the dangers?; Do you agree with Beth Shirley from your recent podcast that arginine is not helpful for nitric oxide production? And what exactly is in Viagra that makes it so effective? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 28, Part 1
September 30, 2019
Study claims the partisan political divide is taking its toll on the physical and mental well-being of Americans; Is NFL quarterback Cam Newton’s vegan diet impairing his performance and hampering his injury recovery? Vaping woes afflict hundreds—CDC suspects illicit prefilled THC cartridges, but Juul halts national ad campaign as local authorities rush to enact bans; Beth Shirley, Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board, dishes on nitric oxide and its circulatory benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.