Statins

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 26, Part 2
February 28, 2022
The long shadow of Covid; Exercise, diet rich in polyphenols, sleep protect aging brain; Are statins necessary after a TIA? Mediterranean vs. Keto vs. carnivore diet; Are pets a boon for brain health? Long Covid brain fog responds to electrical stimulation. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Cyberknife for Prostate Cancer
February 23, 2022
My friend never had a cardiac event but her cardiologist has her on a statin. I'm concerned about very low cholesterol; My husband will be undergoing cyberknife for prostate cancer. Are there any supplements you recommend?; What's the best diet and supplements for losing weight after a hysterectomy?; Is tilapia healthy to eat? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 2, Part 1
October 4, 2021
If not the beginning of the end, it may be the end of the beginning for Covid; Instead of "crushing Covid" we may eventually learn to live with it as merely a treatable nuisance; New oral pill may revolutionize Covid care--what we know about Merck's molnuparivir; A raft of new treatments in the pipeline for Covid; Why blood sugar is the single most modifiable risk factor for severe Covid and death; Mediterranean MIND diet scores against dementia; Folic acid and DHA supplements improve performance, in mild cognitive impairment. Is seltzer bad for bones? Does a high cholesterol inevitably call for a statin? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 11, Part 1
September 13, 2021
Mandates: Blaming and shaming the unvaccinated; The toxic legacy of 9-11; Bad office or classroom air may explain your mid-afternoon crash; A Covid vaccine clinical trial participant shares his experience; Online calculators for determining whether to take a statin--are they accurate? Convalescent plasma fails critical test vs. Covid; Israel's surge of cases highlights limits of vaccine strategy. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Compounded Medications
July 8, 2021
My husband's coronary calcium result is 722. Does he have to take a statin?; What are your thoughts on obtaining compounded medications online. Are these sources legit?; Could taking iodine prior to three different doses of fluoroscopy radiation offer protection? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Statins, GERD and More
April 23, 2021
Regarding your podcast on statins and coronary artery calcification, does this problem apply to the naturally occurring statins in red yeast rice? Plus: I question whether nuts, butter, and fatty meats are bad for GERD. What are your thoughts?

Leyla Weighs In: Statin Use and Vascular Calcification
April 2, 2021
Statin use further linked to vascular calcification.

Leyla Weighs In: Low Cholesterol
March 5, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "I heard a caller on a health radio show say he's taking Repatha to lower his cholesterol and his LDL is now 19. The radio host, who is a cardiologist, said, "that's great!". Isn't cholesterol this abnormally low dangerous?"

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 27, Part 2
March 1, 2021
Are statin side effects imaginary? Gum disease sets stage for Covid complications and death; Do multivitamins do any good? 14-pound weight gain during Covid lockdown prompted this man’s GERD; Does a calcium score of 1000 necessitate cholesterol medication? Prediabetes hikes odds of brain decline; Hit piece claims supplements offer no Covid benefits. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.