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Probiotic and Immune Health News, Part 1
February 17, 2021
Microbiome Scientist Dr. Ross Pelton has the latest science on the beneficial bacteria in your intestinal tract, which we collectively call PROBIOTICS. Probiotics are a potent powerhouse when it comes to supporting your health. Your probiotic bacteria play key roles in breaking down food and delivering nutrients to your body. They also assist in detoxification, heart and brain health, and are critical regulators of your immune system. Click HERE for part 2.



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Probiotic and Immune Health News, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Microbiome Scientist Dr. Ross Pelton, pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, and health educator. He's the Scientific Director for Essential Formulas, makers of Dr.Ohhira's Probiotics. Click HERE for part 1.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 1
January 18, 2021
Nets’ Kyrie Irving Covid-19 bubble violation prompts huge $ penalty; Pandemic takes a toll on hearts; Does a more virulent form of coronavirus loom? Are non-vacuum sealed probiotics worthless? Kiwi scores vs. constipation—and restores vital intestinal bacteria; How sick you get from Covid-19 may depend on what shape your microbiome’s in; Do you need a vaccine if you’re planning on elective surgery? Mediterranean diet forestalls Parkinson’s—but is it really the ultimate nutrition plan? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Postbiotics: The New Frontier in Microbiome Science, Part 1
November 24, 2020
Why it is important for your PROBIOTICS to contain POSTBIOTICS? Health Expert and Master Educator, Dr. Ross Pelton, R.Ph, CCN is a pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, health educator, and Scientific Director for Essential Formulas, Inc. He explains that postbiotic metabolites are now understood to be some of the most important health-regulating compounds in the body. Some of their powerful benefits include: anti-inflammatory activity, regulation of the immune system, gut-brain communication, and much more. Check out his article: "Postbiotic Metabolites: The New Frontier in Microbiome Science." Dr. Pelton also discusses the important benefits of glutathione and has this article: "Lactobacillus Fermentum ME-3: A New Era in Glutathione Therapy." Also, here is a free copy of his Quick Reference Guide to Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions. Click HERE for part 2.



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Postbiotics: The New Frontier in Microbiome Science, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ross Pelton, R.Ph, CCN, pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, health educator, and Scientific Director for Essential Formulas, Inc. Click HERE for part 1.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Metformin Linked to Cancer?
November 11, 2020
Which probiotics are effective after a colonoscopy or a round of antibiotics? What about for diarrhea?; I'm taking metformin for my type 2 diabetes but I just found out it's linked to cancer. What other options do I have?; My husband's doctor wants to put him on a statin. I say NO. Click HERE for part 1.



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Leyla Weighs In: Your Microbiome and Your Mental Health
October 23, 2020
It's not 'all in your head' after all: The microbiome, stress hormones, and gut function. Study associates gut microbial metabolism with mental health.



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Leyla Weighs In: Shaping our Microbiome
October 16, 2020
How our connection to the natural world, or lack of it, may shape our microbiome.



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ENCORE: The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—literally! Part 1
October 15, 2020
Dr. Lee Ann Chen, gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher at NYU Langone Medical Center, explains how our gut bacteria may shape cardiovascular risk. Can antibiotics make us fat? How do low levels of antibiotics in foods or water contribute to obesity? Why is “diversity” a good thing—not just for society but for our guts? Can designer probiotics lower LDL cholesterol? Do harmful intestinal bugs promote inflammation and raise C-reactive protein, a known cardio risk factor? What’s TMAO, and how do our gut bacteria modulate its effect on atherosclerosis? Are functional probiotics to prevent or treat diseases ready for prime time? What diet changes promote a healthy microbiome? Do exercise and stress reduction play a role? What’s the latest on FMT—fecal microbiota transfer? Click HERE for part 2.



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ENCORE: The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—literally! Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lee Ann Chen, gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher at NYU Langone Medical Center. Click HERE for part 1.



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