Supplements

Supplementation for Cardiovascular Health, Part 1
June 16, 2020
The cardiovascular system can be divided into three main components: the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and blood. Each element of this triad has to constantly be at its best to allow the entire system to function properly and to ensure that each cell of the body receives the oxygen and nutrients it needs to thrive, as well as unload the by-products of normal cellular respiration such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and other metabolic by-products. Dr. Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance, details the benefits of three compounds, each acting at a different level of the cardiovascular system: menaquinone-7 (MK-7), ubiquinol, and nattokinase. Click HERE for part 2.

Supplementation for Cardiovascular Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 13, Part 1
June 15, 2020
As the lockdown ends, the big question is “Will there be a second wave?” Two hairstylists who had coronavirus saw 140 clients—what happened next is shocking; Could immune-boosting supplements aggravate an autoimmune condition? Study of “anti-inflammatory diet” for rheumatoid arthritis shows scant benefits—but was the diet right? Does cooking, freezing, or drying food rob it of its healthful enzymes? Will trap-shooting exacerbate a rotator cuff injury? Repetitive negative thinking may hasten dementia onset. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 13, Part 2

Coronavirus starts in the nasal passages—nasal lavage may halt its spread to lungs, acid-blocker drugs may promote pneumonia; Transdermal magnesium—myth or reality? The problem with false-negative coronavirus tests; Supplements for H. pylori; Green tea vs. respiratory infections; Chinese researchers confirm link between selenium status and severity of COVID-19; Alpha lipoic acid reduces tinnitus severity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Anxiety, Zinc, Aged Garlic and More
June 10, 2020
Help! My son has been struggling with anxiety for the past five years; How can I naturally lower my CRP and ESR?; Should I take zinc picolinate with food or with certain vitamins?; Could I safely take aged garlic when I cannot have any soy?; I'm a type 1 diabetic. Are there any supplements to help protect and even restore peripheral nerve function? Click HERE for part 1.

Empowering Women to Take Control of their Health & Wellness, Part 1
June 9, 2020
We all have the power and responsibility to "biohack" our bodies and minds for optimal wellness. That's according to Carly Neubert, a holistic nutritionist who is a big proponent of empowering women to take control of their own health & wellness. Neubert details the benefits of probiotics for two issues of particular importance to women, Yeast and Immune Health. Click HERE for part 2.

Empowering Women to Take Control of their Health & Wellness, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Holistic Nutritionist and biohacker, Carly Neubert. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 6, Part 1
June 8, 2020
Lessons of the pandemic—cultivating resilience in the face of challenging circumstances; More evidence that the coronavirus is weakening; Laypersons score poorly on proper use of N95 masks; The remarkable concordance between blood sugar control and susceptibility to coronavirus; How primary care doctors miss the boat on diabetes prevention; Lockdown has fostered digital dependency—with adverse effects on mood and metabolism; Two large studies purporting to prove worthlessness of hydroxychloroquine withdrawn for research malfeasance; Besides aiding sleep, what are health benefits of melatonin? Solutions for a highly allergic patient; Lack of exposure to green landscapes associated with unhealthy cravings. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Dairy Consumption and Bone Loss
June 5, 2020
Dairy consumption ineffective in preventing age-related bone loss or fractures; Ubiquinol vs. CoQ10 for individuals over 40.

Changing the Way You Discover and Purchase Supplements, Part 1
June 4, 2020
A paradigm that's changing the face of medicine: telemedicine and tele-prescribing. Dr. Jeffrey Gladd is a complementary medicine practitioner and a pioneer in utilizing technology to outreach to patients. He's Chief Medical Officer of Fullscript, and he launched the web's first nutrition depletion calculator. He details the advantages and convenience of Fullscript prescribing for patients and practitioners, the pitfalls of ordering supplements on the Internet (“Amazon Effect”), how Fullscript has helped practices weather the lockdown, whether Fullscript has caught up to the extraordinary demand for immune-supportive products during the pandemic, and how his innovative nutrient depletion software can help practitioners pinpoint patient or client needs for specific supplement support. Click HERE for part 2.