Supplements

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 12, Part 2
November 14, 2016
Press uncritically parrots erroneous conclusion of report that Vitamin D is "over-rated," "potentially harmful;" Vitamin vs. breast cancer, bladder cancer, bipolar disorder, asthma; Are potatoes bad for the heart? Does fish oil prevent insulin resistance? Tai Chi for neck pain? Acupuncture for high blood pressure? Acai drink improves vascular function, fights free radicals; More states legalize pot—pros and cons; Full-fat dairy gets exonerated in new study. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
November 11, 2016
Help - I have clients with persistent elevated blood sugars despite following a low carb diet; here's why methylselenocysteine is a better supplement than selenomethionine; why is there an increase in mucus associated with a leaky gut?

ENCORE: Nicotinamide Riboside (Niacel), Part 1
November 10, 2016
Nicotinamide riboside (Niacel) is a highly promising nutrient that promises to address a wide variety of health issues. Guy Daniels, Senior Product Specialist and Science Lead for Thorne Research, explains how nicotinamide riboside boosts NAD+, a key energy compound within the body. Its effects, like that of CoEnzyme Q10—ubiquinone—are also ubiquitous within the body, offering a wide spectrum of applications. Nicotinamide riboside is being researched at top research institutions worldwide for conditions as diverse as Alzheimer’s , stroke, traumatic brain injury, optic neuritis, MS, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, hearing loss, and as a general anti-aging compound with resveratrol-like effects. When taken regularly, it has the potential to boost energy and physical performance, making it a favorite of endurance athletes. Individuals suffering from energy deficits due to chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are likely to benefit. How much should you take? Are there any downsides or side effects? Daniels also shares his personal experience of keeping Crohn’s disease at bay using natural, drug-free approaches which he describes in his book: "Reduce Your Health Care Costs Through Natural Medicine." Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Nicotinamide Riboside (Niacel), Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Guy Daniels, Senior Product Specialist and Science Lead for Thorne Research, about nicotinamide riboside (Niacel), a highly promising nutrient that promises to address a wide variety of health issues. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 9, 2016
Why is there an increase in mucus in those with leaky gut? Help! I eat well and exercise but I have a craving for a big bowl of ice cream every night. What probiotics would you recommend for my two grandsons, a 2-month old and 2-year old? Click HERE for part 2.

Nature’s Answer to Cancer, Part 1
November 1, 2016
Dr. Ajay Goel describes his research on curcumin. His book, “Curcumin: Nature’s Answer to Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases” examines the role of this versatile nutraceutical, not just in cancer prevention and treatment, but for depression, Alzheimer’s and dementia, arthritis and joint pain, diabetes and obesity, heart disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. What advantages does curcumin offer over conventional cancer drugs via its multiple modes of action against tumor cells? Is it compatible with chemotherapy? Why does curcumin seem work in a multiplicity of conditions? How do new forms of curcumin overcome limitations to its bio-availability? Are there any contraindications to its use? Is there a growing acceptance of curcumin among conventional doctors? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 29, Part 1
October 31, 2016
Consumption of dark roast coffee protects DNA from strand breaks; Lycopene supplements reverse LDL oxidation; Do greens, seaweed and soy damage the thyroid? I'm going for a physical--what tests should I ask for? I did the Whole30 diet--now what? Martie Whittekin, author of "The Probiotic Cure"--weighs in on Halloween diet perils, repairing the microbiome. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.