Nutrition & Weight

ENCORE: The Perils of Processed Foods and Conventional Produce, Part 1
August 17, 2021
Former FDA official Dr. Renee DuFault, author of "Unsafe at Any Meal: What the FDA Does Not Want You to Know About the Foods You Eat," highlights the perils of processed foods and conventional produce—they act as “Trojan Horses” for a slew of dangerous compounds including mercury and other heavy metals, dangerous herbicides like glyphosate, and pesticides like malathion and chlorpyrifos. In particular, high fructose corn syrup is laden with mercury; its consumption has soared over eight thousand percent since its introduction into the U.S. food supply in the 1970s. In addition to its caloric impact, the mercury it delivers can act as a metabolic poison contributing to risk of obesity and diabetes. In fact, studies show that processed foods promote overweight and blood sugar dysregulation beyond their energy contribution. Avoiding processed foods and eating locally-sourced foods free of contamination has been conclusively shown to help consumers shed pounds. Even popular gluten-free, “natural” products can be unsuspected sources of environmental toxins. Dr. Dufault offers practical tips on how to avoid the perils of the modern food supply. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Perils of Processed Foods and Conventional Produce, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with former FDA official Dr. Renee DuFault, author of "Unsafe at Any Meal: What the FDA Does Not Want You to Know About the Foods You Eat." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 14, Part 1
August 16, 2021
As if Delta weren't bad enough--here comes Lamda! Vaccine efficacy wanes as boosters seem inevitable; Natural immunity after Covid is no guarantee against reinfection; More kids are getting Covid--but does that justify school mask mandates and shots for kids? If you have antibodies do you still need to take the vaccine? Government contemplates more draconian restrictions for unvaxxed; More proof that diet matters in Covid; Vitamin K slashes heart risk; Kids now get 2/3s of their calories from ultra-processed food. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 14, Part 2

Polyphenols from fresh produce attenuate Covid severity--but Americans aren't consuming enough; Alternatives to pricey drugs for pulmonary fibrosis; Can Covid reactivate Epstein Barr virus infections? A caller shares that her son got Covid twice--and ominously, the second time was much worse! Egg breakfasts curb food cravings hours later; New study claims weight gain in middle age is not due to a "slowed metabolism"; Cancer screening saves lives--but unfortunately not for ovarian cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Brown Rice and Arsenic
August 11, 2021
I'm concerned about my 20-year-old son getting the vaccine due to side effects like myocarditis. What do you advise?; Given that brown rice contains arsenic, how much is safe to eat per week?; I've been yelling at your show, Dr. Hoffman, regarding your stance on the covid vaccines! Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 7, Part 2
August 9, 2021
Is the latest “study” proclaiming Keto diet is “a disease-promoting disaster” legit? In victory for consumers, Bayer to pull Roundup from shelves; If you’re highly allergic to fish, does the vaccine pose a risk? NT Factor for Long Covid? Taking sugar for “energy” may deplete mitochondria; What’s the relative efficacy of different types of masks? Can frequent sex lower men’s risk for prostate cancer? Common cholesterol drug may curb symptoms of Covid; Challenging the assertion that pandemic will cause life expectancy to plummet. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 31, Part 2
August 2, 2021
Persistent fatigue and cognitive decline common after Covid; Gargling may reduce transmission among young kids; If you've had Covid, which vaccine is best? Will drinking alcohol interfere with the vaccine? Is Covid really "just another seasonal virus"? Colorful flavonoid-rich fruits and vegetables confer 20% lower risk of dementia; Common weed may spell trouble for celiac sufferers who rely on gluten-free foods; Cycling slashes death risk for diabetics; Bayer fined for compiling "enemies list" of glyphosate critics; Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic cancer predisposition. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 24, Part 2
July 26, 2021
Dairy consumption--is it linked to heart disease, diabetes? Treatment of candida; Mom's oral contraceptive use increases offspring's risk of allergies; Omega-3 and kids' brain size; Juice consumption by infants results in fatter adolescents; Selenium lowers inflammation, improves insulin metabolism in diabetics; The gut-autism connection; High percentage of TikTok videos viewed by teens condone vaping; Unauthorized stem cell clinics in the crosshairs. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Ear Pressure While Flying
July 21, 2021
Is there something to halt or reverse cataracts? Both my parents had them; What can I do to ease ear pressure while flying? I'm susceptible but don't want to take medication; I understand my diet must change in order to make good choices; What are your thoughts about drinking aloe vera juice? Does it really enhance absorption of nutrients by 200%?; How much fish oil do you recommend for depression? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 17, Part 2
July 19, 2021
Physician organization cites legal barriers to implementation of door-to-door vaccine canvassing; Ultra-processed foods hike risk for colitis/Crohn's; Turmeric compound protects against Parkinson's; Cruelty-free pate de foie gras grown in test tubes; Plant-based meat substitutes lack critical nutrients; A listener seeks vaccine advice. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.