Supplements

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 10, Part 2
December 12, 2016
CDC misses key health goals for Americans, incidence of childhood obesity continues to rise; Gary Taubes makes "The Case Against Sugar;" Can't buy me love--many people no longer can afford sex due to high drug costs; Piperine for increasing supplement bio-availability; What are iron requirements for a young woman and how best to replete? Which nutrient supplements can boost antidepressant effectiveness? Having an optimistic outlook increases women's longevity; How complaining rewires the brain toward negativity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 7, 2016
What the new administration may mean for the nutraceutical industry in terms of regulations. Fish oil is not worthless! Is Garcinia Cambogia safe and effective for weight loss? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 30, 2016
My son was found to have inflammation in three areas of his colon, how can we treat this condition? The New York Times gets it wrong – twice in one month! First it was the election--now supplements! Can lutein and zeaxanthin in supplements increase cancer risk like the beta-carotene studies found in Finnish men? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Could you provide a list of supplements for my husband to protect him from his smoking habit? I cured my sciatica—without drugs or surgery! My husband’s cancer has shrunk with a combination of chemotherapy and EGCG, any other supplements he should add? Click HERE for part 1.

Aged Garlic Extract for Immune Support, Part 1
November 29, 2016
The role of Aged Garlic Extract in supporting immunity with Jim Lavalle, R.Ph., CCN, the author of "Your Blood Never Lies" and "Cracking the Metabolic Code." With the stressful holiday season now in full gear, what measures can we take to support our immune systems? What role could supplementation with Kyolic play in fending off infections? How does the immune system function (a brief primer)? When it comes to immunity, can we get too much of a good thing, resulting in autoimmunity or allergic responses? How is it thought that Aged Garlic Extract primes immunity? Are there ancillary benefits to Kyolic—for blood pressure and to protect arteries? For osteoporosis? What are the latest studies demonstrating about Aged Garlic Extract? What other ways can we optimize our immunity? What roles do exercise, diet, and sleep play? What other supplements should be part of our immune support portfolios? Why is allicin not thought to be essential for garlic’s immune-supportive activity? Why is Aged Garlic Extract thought to be superior to other non-standardized garlic products? Click HERE for Part 2.

Aged Garlic Extract for Immune Support, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jim Lavalle, R.Ph., CCN about what measures can we take to support our immune systems. Click HERE for Part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 26, Part 2
November 28, 2016
Catch up on the health stories you may have missed with this encore presentation of the Intelligent Medicine Radio Show, including groundbreaking research into the positive effects of Omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin on anxiety and depression. Click HERE for part 1.

Clinical Focus: Fish Oil — Why aren’t you taking it? Part 1
November 23, 2016
Up to 91 percent of Americans are omega-3 deficient and a Harvard study ranked omega-3 deficiency as the eighth leading cause of preventable death. Omega-3s are considered “essential” because the body cannot make them and must ingest them from external sources. Omega-3s benefit the body in countless ways, from brain and heart health to boosting mood and skin health. Omega-3s are particularly notable for cardiovascular health. So why isn't everyone taking them? Dr. Hoffman is joined by Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin to detail and refute many of the reasons people don't take fish oil. Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Fish Oil — Why aren’t you taking it? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman and Leyla continue their discussion on the benefits of fish oil, and they refute many of the reasons people give for not using it. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 19, Part 2
November 21, 2016
NY Times gets election wrong, betrays readers with second epic fail on supplements; Pushback against vitamin D naysayers; E-cigarettes deliver respiratory problems; Will fish oil interfere with my blood thinner for atrial fibrillation? Popular heartburn medications raise risk for stroke; "Vampire" rejuvenation therapy taps blood transfusions from 18-year-olds. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.