Supplements

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 16, Part 2
April 18, 2022
Supplements to prep for colon surgery; Which form of Curcumin is most bioavailable? How plastic pollution can raise cholesterol, heart risk; Arginine and glutathione vs. Covid; Older men get cognitive boost from testosterone; Rebuilding myelin with N-acetylglucosamine; Water aerobics relieves low back pain; only 1 in 10 teens getting enough exercise during pandemic. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: How quickly does cholesterol fluctuate after a high fat meal?
April 13, 2022
Health trends in Russia; Can HDL levels run too high?; Can you comment on the cautions found about resveratrol from Consumer Labs?; Can you discuss MK4 vs. MK7? Is one for bone health and the other for heart health?; How quickly does cholesterol fluctuate after a high fat and cholesterol meal? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hair Growth

I have benign fasciculation syndrome. What triggered this and will it ever stop?; In order to lower my oxidized LDL, do I need to lower my LDL too or just increase my antioxidants?; I've had great success using strontium for bone health. Now, what do I do for maintenance?; Is there a good supplement for my husband to take for loss of strength in his arms?; What vitamins can we start taking now to protect our joints in the future?; Will biotin and keratin supplements help with hair growth?; Is Vitamin Water OK to drink? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 9, Part 1
April 11, 2022
Covid hits D.C. leadership; Why China’s zero-Covid policy is doomed to fail; Boosters’ inability to check Covid variants prompts exploration of new vaccine strategies; New studies highlight dangers of microplastics; Exercise effective vs. depression; FDA backs off NAC ban—for now; Can we rotate supplements to economize and reduce their daily burden? Exploring the role of nitric oxide supplements in reversing sexual dysfunction. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 9, Part 2

Ukraine casualties threaten to overwhelm Russia’s already broken health care system; Why are so many of our medications made in China and India? Is soy-derived lecithin harmful? Avocados fend off heart disease; Large review shows vitamin D supplementation doesn’t prevent cancer—but reduces cancer deaths; Fish oil teams with cancer immunotherapy to shrink tumors. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Raw Foods
April 6, 2022
What do you think about Daylight Savings Time? Should it be permanent?; I was advised to avoid raw foods during my chemotherapy for lymphoma. Doesn't thoroughly washing produce help?; I've been taking zinc every day along with copper and NAC during the time of covid. Is it okay to cut back? Click HERE for part 1.

6 Key Ways to Support a Strong Immune System, Part 2
April 5, 2022
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with James LaValle, internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board-certified clinical nutritionist, expert, and educator in integrative and precision health. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 2, Part 2
April 4, 2022
Subsidies for fruit and vegetables would improve health; Health risks of plastic microparticles; Florida healthcare horror stories; Routine lab test predicts how much water you need to drink to avoid heart problems; Warfarin vs. atrial fibrillation; Olive oil prevents cancer, heart disease, dementia, postpones death; Mom’s cannabis use poses risk to offspring; Men who take metformin father boys with reproductive defects. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Is caffeine actually good for you?
March 30, 2022
Fullscript is having a Spring Sale!; Is caffeine actually good for you?; Evolving nutritional advice: Eggs are good for us but alcohol is bad; What supplements can I take to reduce inflammation while taking blood-thinning drugs?; Can CBD oil help with nerve pain?; How can one heal the ileocecal valve? Is it a food sensitivity/gut issue?; I have zero plaque per my EBT heart scan but my doctor still wants me on a statin! Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Sleep Apnea

Is arnica gel helpful for bone fracture pain?; Can sleep apnea contribute to a 25% heart ejection fraction in someone with atrial fibrillation?; Some supplements are available in both gel/oil and capsules. Which is more bioavailable?; What is the optimal dose of selenium in a supplement for people in their 60s?; I have a ganglion cyst on my hand and a couple on my wrists. What can I do about them?; What natural remedies can I take for polymyalgia rheumatica ("muscle arthritis")? Click HERE for part 1.