Nutrition & Weight

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 15, Part 2
July 17, 2017
Are algae-based Omega 3s superior to fish oil? Building muscle after an injury; If you have trouble sleeping, congratulations, you’re an evolutionary marvel! Persistent mental stress linked to heart disease (DUH!); Is a genetic test to predict addiction a bridge too far? Why are two black pastors suing Coca-Cola? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
July 14, 2017
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: Can you recommend any antioxidant supplements that don't contain copper?; I'm 63 years old, 5'3" at 205 pounds and my weight will not budge despite exercising 5 to 6 days a week with a trainer - help!

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 12, 2017
The popular pro-vegetarian documentary "What the Health" and one doctor's response. What is your take on aspirin compared to Advil for pain? I have acute gout and my CRP is 9! How can I lower it? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In
June 30, 2017
This is part 2 of Nutritionist Leyla Muedin's talk on incorporating powdered "superfoods" like maca, spirulina, baobab, moringa, etc. into our diets compared with fresh vegetables and fruits that are perhaps a bit less "super."

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 28, 2017
Here we go again: The American Heart Association's stance on saturated fats. What do you think of Dr. Andrew Weil's assertion that red meat consumption can be dangerous? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I know you discourage the use of sweeteners in general but what about the use of honey on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet? At 76 years old I have hot flashes at night, do I have low estrogen?... What supplements should I take? I've been eating fermented foods like miso, kefir, and sauerkraut but lately, I've been having loose bowel movements, should I stop eating these foods? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
June 23, 2017
Hoffman nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: What are your thoughts on incorporating powdered "superfoods" like maca, spirulina, baobab, moringa, etc. into our diets compared with fresh vegetables and fruits that are perhaps a bit less "super"?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 17, Part 1
June 19, 2017
American Heart Association doubles down on outmoded advice to ditch saturated fats in favor of vegetable oils; Is it true that coconut oil is bad for you? Studies claim cholesterol and weight loss benefits of extra-virgin coconut oil; A caller with high chromium levels—is it due to supplements or the chromium alloy in her metal hip implant? A 69-year-old athlete seeks advice on how to avoid injuries. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 10, Part 2
June 12, 2017
High-fructose corn syrup has been quietly, deceitfully renamed; Probiotics reduce body fat in overweight children; What happens when the gel in your eyeball dries up and pulls on the retina? Treatment for vestibular migraines; Exercise improves the microbiome; Ketogenic diet for Parkinson's Disease; Natural solutions for garlic breath; Mom's intake of DHA during pregnancy improves attention in 5 yr olds; Dark chocolate and fish oil improve skeletal muscle function; Pessimism is a distinct risk factor for coronary heart disease; Fish oil can be safely used with Coumadin without bleeding risks. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

The China Study — Busted! Part 1
June 8, 2017
"The China Study" by Professor T. Colin Campbell is cited by many vegans as the rationale for their avoidance of animal protein. Ken Aung, an expert in medical data analytics, uncovers deep flaws in Campbell’s scientific reasoning. Why is an impressive graph linking colon cancer incidence to meat consumption misleading? What are the limitations of epidemiological (observational) studies? Ken highlights the pitfalls of misappropriated statistics: Why does correlation not necessarily mean causation? How does the “post-hoc fallacy” lead us to erroneous conclusions? Is Campbell’s demonization of dairy products based on sound science? Is he guilty of cherry-picking to buttress his pre-conceived beliefs? What’s the take-home message for confused consumers? How can we make more informed food choices amid wildly conflicting headlines? Click HERE for part 2.