Supplements

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 14, Part 2
February 16, 2015
NY legislator calls for absurd, redundant warning labels on supplements; 1/3 of Americans turn to alternative medicine; Fish oil, probiotic, melatonin use soars; US Government does about-face on dietary cholesterol health warnings; Your diet can affect your sex life; Amino acid-enriched whey protein can help stave off muscle loss in the elderly. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Cease and Desist, Part 1
February 10, 2015
Steve Mister of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) dishes on the recent “cease and desist” order leveled against major retailers of herbal supplements by New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman: “These actions . . . smack of a self-serving publicity stunt under the guise of protecting public health.” He claims the DNA barcoding methodology used by the AG is inappropriate; proper testing would support the potency and safety of the herbal products in question. The AG has not taken calls from responsible representatives of the supplement community, and he refuse to divulge the raw data on which the recall action is based. Steve Mister discusses the elaborate safeguards already in place by supplement manufacturers, and argues that more regulations are not the answer. He offers tips on how consumers can assure themselves of the quality and purity of supplements they use. He urges NY residents to express their concerns directly to the Attorney General, and is spearheading a Twitter campaign: “Hashtag: ReleasetheReport! Click HERE for part 2.

Cease and Desist, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Steve Mister of the Council for Responsible Nutrition on the recent “cease and desist” order leveled against major retailers of herbal supplements by New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Click HERE for part 1.

Supplements Under Attack, Part 1
February 9, 2015
NY State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman orders Target, Walmart, Walgreens and GNC to pull ginkgo biloba, St. John’s Wort, ginseng and echinacea house brands. Allegation is that “pills contained nothing more than fillers such as asparagus, rice and houseplants.” Should consumers be concerned? Mark Blumenthal, Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (www.Herbalgram.com) weighs in with a balanced critique of the testing methods used by the AG’s office. Are supplements “unregulated” as many press reports argue? Do we need more government oversight of the supplement industry? How can supplement buyers make sure they get what they pay for? Should ingredients from China be avoided? Click HERE for part 2.

Supplements Under Attack, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Mark Blumenthal, Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (www.Herbalgram.com). Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 7, Part 2

ACTION ALERT: NY State Attorney General Schneiderman orders major chains to stop selling herbal products--claims they are worthless! Mainstream media blindly follows, condemning all supplements, and calling for more regulation; Herbal experts push back by assailing AG's testing methodology, lack of transparency: Rush-to-judgement? Grandstanding? Responsible supplement manufacturers counter with assurances that numerous safeguards, quality controls already in place guarantee safety, potency of nutraceuticals; Studies confirm role of resveratrol in preserving memory. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 31, Part 2
February 2, 2015
Super Bowl defeat may deflate home fans' testosterone; EGCG from green tea and AHCC (Immpower) may defeat oral cancer; Solutions for winter skin dryness; 6 new supplements for 2015--including a natural hair enhancer! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 24, Part 2
January 26, 2015
ACTION ALERT for New York supplement takers: Resist State Sen. Kenneth Lavalle's efforts to put warning labels on supplements; Ashwaganda for mental and physical performance; Bergamot for cholesterol reduction; Researchers point to new cancer risks of vaping e-cigarettes. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 24, 2014
What’s going on with my brother’s left leg? Where’s the research that shows people taking supplements live longer? What supplements should I take for pregnancy and low iron levels? Is the new 3D exam better than the traditional mammogram? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Recurring staph infections. Is it true resveratrol is not very bioavailable? Vegetarian vs. vegan diets. What form of hyalunonic acid treatment is best? Is it safe for an adult to receive both a tetanus and pertussis vaccine? Ozone therapy a cure for Ebola? What’s the low down on black cumin seed oil? Click HERE for part 1.