Supplements

The Dangers of Acid Inhibitors, Part 2
July 26, 2023
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Naturopathic Practitioner, Jane Jansen of the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Childhood Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders, Part 1
May 23, 2023
Dr. Kenneth Bock joins Intelligent Medicine to discuss his latest book, "Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the hidden causes of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders in adolescents and teens." There’s an unprecedented pandemic of childhood psychiatric and behavioral disorders: attention-deficit/hyperactivity, autism, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disease, and Tourette’s. For decades, Dr. Bock has been delving into root causes of these conditions, for which medications are merely a bandaid. He discusses the roles of allergies, the microbiome, nutrient deficiencies, infections like Lyme and strep, and toxins. Chronic brain inflammation may be at the root of many behavioral changes. Dr. Bock has developed innovative protocols for quenching inflammation using a combination of natural and pharmaceutical interventions. He acknowledges that the teen years are turbulent and kids are subject to many stresses these days, but natural interventions can smooth the transition to adulthood. Dr. Bock is especially fond of what he terms the “Holy Trinity”: vitamin D, fish oil, and probiotics. But he often has recourse to methylated B vitamins, glutathione precursors, curcumin, and CBD. Much detective work is required to unravel complex cases, but remarkable recoveries can be achieved. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Childhood Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Kenneth Bock about his book, "Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Targeted Supplements v. Multivitamins
May 17, 2023
Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's European vacation; Do you think individual targeted supplements are more beneficial than a multivitamin?; Are my high blood sugars in the morning really that bad when my A1c is 5.6?; Why did I get a yeast infection when I'm following a low carb diet? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: China’s Inroads Into Our Drug and Supplement Marketplace, Part 1
May 16, 2023
Rosemary Gibson, a health policy expert and investigative journalist, blows the lid off China’s inroads into our drug and supplement marketplace in her book, "China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine." 90% of the raw materials that go into our medications are sourced from China; many supplement ingredients also come from there. Generic drugs especially are prone to adulteration and contamination. There are well-documented episodes of harm from improperly formulated China-sourced medications. Inspection of Chinese manufacturing facilities is challenging, and many cut corners and falsify documentation. China’s domination of the worldwide drug market is a deliberate policy underwritten by Chinese central planners. It’s a national security issue because it places enormous leverage over Americans. There’s deliberate stealing of US intellectual property with regard to drug development. Gibson discusses strategies for disengaging from Chinese hegemony over our medication. We also touch on her books, "Wall of Silence: The Untold Story of the Medical Mistakes That Kill and Injure Millions of Americans" in which she exposes the pervasiveness of medical errors, and "The Treatment Trap: How the Overuse of Medical Care Is Wrecking Your Health and What You Can Do to Prevent It" which reveals rampant over-testing and over-treatment, to the detriment of patients. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: China’s Inroads Into Our Drug and Supplement Marketplace, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Rosemary Gibson, a health policy expert and investigative journalist, and author of "China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: FDA Approves Drugs that are ‘Game-Changers’
May 10, 2023
FDA approves drugs that are 'game-changers'; Should I be concerned about my high LDL cholesterol even though I have large pattern A particles?; Study: Omega 3 fish oil supplements linked with heart rhythm disorder. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Regaining Taste and Smell After Covid

What are the expectations from unproven cancer medications?; Who were some of the nutritionists that influenced you early in your medical career?; I'm taking lots of magnesium for cramps in my feet and calves and it's not working. Is there something else I should take?; Why doesn't the FDA like natural thyroid medications? I've been greatly helped by Naturethroid for years; My pregnant daughter took her glucose tolerance test and her result is a low 64. Is this anything to be concerned about?; Any tips for regaining taste and smell after covid? Any supplements you recommend? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 6, Part 1: Will your next doctor be a robot?
May 8, 2023
The reason vitamin D trials sometimes come up short; Pros and cons of “blood flow restriction training”; Can supplements help reduce dependency on asthma meds? UK health officials urge statins for all adults after heart attacks and strokes surge during Covid; New JAMA study highlights myocarditis risk for young male vaccine recipients; Health administrators salaries soar as physician earnings stagnate; AI-assisted computers ace medical licensing exam—will your next doctor be a robot? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
May 3, 2023
Dr. Hoffman consistently pushes back against studies linking eggs and red meat to TMAO. What gives?; You've talked about the dangers of EMF but what about Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)?; Should I be taking MK4 in addition to MK7 for prevention of bone loss?; Studies regarding the benefits or harmfulness of coffee seem contradictory. What is your view? What about green tea's benefits? Click HERE for part 1.