Supplements

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 15, 2014
OCD, MTHFR and the use of Deplin; side effects of Crestor—how long will it last? Should we be taking probiotics for life?

The Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract, Part 1
August 14, 2014
Can Aged Garlic Extract (Kyolic) reduce plaque in the coronary arteries? We talk to Dr. Matthew Budoff, cardiology researcher at UCLA, about his latest study using precise arterial imaging to quantify the benefits of daily intake of Aged Garlic Extract; How does Aged Garlic Extract exert its therapeutic effects? How does Aged Garlic Extract compare to other garlic supplements? What about the allicin controversy? Is it better to just eat a lot of garlic? Does garlic have benefits for other bodily systems? Is it cancer preventive? We also discuss coronary imaging and it’s potential to spot developing arterial wall deposits well before they result in heart attacks—who’s a candidate for the test, which scan is right for you, and how often should you be tested.

The Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Matthew Budoff about his study using precise arterial imaging to quantify the benefits of daily intake of Aged Garlic Extract.

Clinical Focus: Weight Loss Supplements, Part 1
August 12, 2014
Do weight loss supplements work? Which ones are the safest? Which ones have truthful claims?

Clinical Focus: Weight Loss Supplements, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his talk about weight loss supplements. Do weight loss supplements work? Which ones are the safest? Which ones have outsized claims? Which ones have truthful claims?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 2, Part 2
August 4, 2014
Ebola—is the Zombie Apocalypse upon us? Could nutritional support help Ebola victims? Probiotics vs. high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, and ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s Disease; total darkness at night and melatonin support breast cancer treatment. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Are supplements worthless? Part 1
July 31, 2014
Are vitamin and mineral supplements worthless? Are antioxidants dangerous? We turn to Dr. Balz Frei, Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics, Director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University for answers. Was Linus Pauling wrong about taking vitamin C at high doses to “bowel tolerance”?How much vitamin C can the body absorb at a time? Could intravenous vitamin C prove helpful for cancer? Is there a problem with the research methods we currently rely upon to evaluate the efficacy of vitamins and supplements? Should cancer patients getting chemo or radiation stop taking their vitamins?

Are supplements worthless? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Balz, Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics, Director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 26, Part 2
July 28, 2014
Intravenous Vitamin C prolongs survival in cancer patients receiving chemo; researchers hot on the track of the ultimate probiotic--it helps you shed pounds! A smartphone app that tracks changes in your microbiome; what if the government was to outlaw innovative medical tests that you and your doctor need to diagnose your complex medical problems? Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Clinical Focus: Cholesterol Lowering Supplements, Part 1
July 23, 2014
Does high cholesterol always need to be treated? Sometimes it's best to do nothing. Find out how to determine if you need to lower your cholesterol and what the best strategies are to do so.