Nutrition & Weight

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Is a vegan diet advisable for older adults?
June 8, 2022
Pharma chief caught with fake covid ID/passport; Is a vegan diet really advisable for older adults?; I have a pain on my left side since taking the Pfizer vaccine. Can you advise me on what to do?; My doctor prescribed an antibiotic and prednisone for a severe sore throat. Why prednisone?; Biologists warn again SAM-e; a critique. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How Diet Impacts Psychiatric Conditions, Part 1
June 1, 2022
Nutritional psychiatry with Dr. Georgia Ede. Dr. Ede is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist who emphasizes diet in her treatment of mental conditions. She is a frequent contributor to Psychology Today, and we discuss her recent article there highlighting the role of nutrition in curbing the risk of severe Covid. She describes how healthy diet impacts psychiatric conditions through three main mechanisms: inflammation, oxidative stress, and blood sugar dysregulation. Ups and downs of glucose affect mood, and insulin resistance deprives brain cells of fuel. She advocates a low-carb diet, even keto, to address certain psychiatric conditions. At the very least, intermittent fasting helps the brain achieve a needed “reset”. She’s not a fan of exclusively vegan diets, and critiques the EAT-Lancet report which calls for minimizing animal protein. She discusses recent research linking food additives and diet to attention deficit disorder. Dr. Ede offers a keto course for clinicians at her informative website diagnosisdiet.com. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How Diet Impacts Psychiatric Conditions, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist who emphasizes diet in her treatment of mental conditions. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Long Term Effects of Smoking
May 27, 2022
Dietary guidelines for Americans - full of bias and conflicts of interest. Plus, the long-term effects of smoking and the real benefits of quitting.

ENCORE: Why avoid GMOs? Part 1
May 24, 2022
Dr. Michelle Perro is an award-winning pediatrician and integrative physician, co-author of "What’s Making Our Children Sick: How Industrial Food is Causing an Epidemic of Illness." She explains how the advent of genetically-modified foods can undermine health—via diverse pathways. First, there are the unforeseen consequences on the human body of consuming novel foreign proteins; then, there are the adverse effects of herbicides like glyphosate that GMO crops facilitate. Of particular concern is the effect of GMOs on the microbiome which a key determinant of metabolic, neurotransmitter, and immune status. Newer technologies like CRISPR are touted as breakthroughs but they may have inadvertent downsides. Dr. Perro is an advocate of the precautionary principle when it comes to food innovations; she offers tips on how consumers can avoid consumption of GMOs. She calls for a revolution in food production and distribution, and a return to safer and more sustainable models of regenerative agriculture. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Why avoid GMOs? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Michelle Perro, an award-winning pediatrician and integrative physician, and co-author of "What’s Making Our Children Sick: How Industrial Food is Causing an Epidemic of Illness." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 21, Part 2
May 23, 2022
An unvaccinated 70-year-old got Covid, claims it was no big deal, wonders why the government hasn’t emphasized supplements for immunity; Beyond Meat, Inc. stocks tumble after glitzy IPO; Worldwide surge in autoimmune disease blamed on spread of Western fast foods; Natural support for peripheral artery disease; Regular consumption of olive oil curtails major disease risk and lowers risk of dying; Gluten-free diet alleviates chronic low back pain; Green tea catechins reduce incidence of respiratory infections. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Anxiety and/or Panic Disorder
May 11, 2022
We have a new destination for your questions: Questions@DrHoffman.net; Study: Calorie counting and exercise of limited value to obesity and weight loss; Is Inositol helpful for anxiety and/or panic disorder? How much should I take?; Is the coronary artery calcium score of limited value in risk assessment? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 7, Part 1
May 9, 2022
Action Alert: Stop Congress from restricting access to supplements of our choice! Torn knee meniscus—pros and cons of arthroscopic surgery; What’s for breakfast—Tropicana rolls out new cereal that swaps milk for OJ; New study challenges dogma that whole grains have lower glycemic impact than white flours; NSAID pain relievers can lead to kidney damage when combined with common blood pressure meds; New triple action pain relief alternative. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.