Supplements

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 5, Part 2
September 7, 2015
Supplements to take before surgery that help healing and recovery; What does the world's oldest person eat for breakfast? Vitamin C, the exercise replacement? Olive oil and nuts are the keys to brain benefits of Mediterranean diet; vitamin E protects lungs from pollution; GABA helps focus, relaxation; Why does running make us happy? Doctor-guided weight loss programs most effective; Want better memory? Climb a tree! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Revolutionary New Nutrients? Part 1
September 1, 2015
Could these supplements be the CoQ10s and resveratrols of tomorrow? Frank Jaksch, founder and CEO of ingredient-manufacturer Chromadex, discusses nicotinamide riboside (Niagen, Niacel) and pterostilbene (PteroPure), two novel nutraceuticals with enormous promise. Could nicotinamide ribosome revolutionize our approach to mitochondrial disorders? Why is NADH important to the human body? Does nicotinamide riboside deliver benefits for energy, neurological support, blood sugar regulation, cholesterol optimization, or sports performance? Could it provide anti-aging benefits? What about its potential for hearing protection and tinnitus? New human trials are underway, and dozens of researchers are exploring its applications worldwide. Pterolstilbine, found in blueberries, is an antioxidant compound that may support brain and circulatory health. Will these promising but little-known nutrients be mainstreamed? Click HERE for part 2.

Revolutionary New Nutrients? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Frank Jaksch, founder and CEO of ingredient-manufacturer Chromadex, about nicotinamide riboside (Niagen, Niacel) and pterostilbene (PteroPure), two novel nutraceuticals with enormous promise. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 29, Part 2
August 31, 2015
Based on meager evidence, media trumpets "No brain benefits from fish oil supplements;" Antibiotic use prompts steep rise in diabetes risk. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 19, 2015
Do beets increase arginine? Can I take fish oil or aspirin while I’m on Plavix? Is it safe to cook in aluminum foil? Is maltodextrin a source of gluten? Do Asians have a different microbiome that keeps them thin? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 29, 2015
My mother’s legs are swollen! What do I do? I’m taking calcium-d-glucarate, do I need to take additional calcium? What is your opinion on dental implants? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What is PQQ and does it really help? Can I just take Imodium for IBS? Which delivery of vitamin C is best, oral or IV? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 22, 2015
How can I tell if I’m retaining water? Is there a test? -- Should I continue taking vitamin K with Xgeva? -- Raw cacao vs. roasted cacao: which is best? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Which form of fish oil is best? Ethyl esters or triglyceride forms? -- Which is most important? Diet and exercise or a good supplement regime? -- I can’t fall asleep at night. What can I take? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 18, Part 1
July 20, 2015
New call to extend statin use to millions more Americans, but study underscores risk of increasing aggression in women; New research underscores carnitine's potential for alleviating muscle fatigue; SSRI antidepressants linked to birth defects, and to brain bleeds when combined with NSAIDs; Government guidelines for vitamin D may shortchange US blacks; Dr. Nathan Bryant offers a primer on supplementation to boost nitric oxide. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.