Supplements

The Applicability of Nutrients to Coronavirus, Part 2
April 16, 2020
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Thomas Guilliams, author of "Supplementing Dietary Nutrients: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals" (www.pointinstitute.org). Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: COVID-19 Update and More
April 15, 2020
Surprising finding: Smokers no worse off in Coronavirus pandemic; I got a fatty liver diagnosis. What foods should I avoid and what supplements should I take?; What changes can my son make to his diet to combat his animal dander allergies?; What do the various food labels mean like, natural, organic, grass-fed, free-range, etc? Click HERE for part 1.

The Impact of Natural Interventions for COVID-19, Part 1
April 14, 2020
Dr. Lise Alschuler, a faculty member of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, is lead author of a new paper exploring the impact of natural interventions for COVID-19. She explains why it’s not sufficient merely to borrow from our knowledge of what works for ordinary colds and flus—the Coronavirus has distinct characteristics. Do healthy lifestyle practices—diet, exercise, sleep, stress mitigation—confer some degree of protection from the worst outcomes? When it comes to supplements, do we need to know “when to hold and when to fold” with regard to immune boosters? What about the alleged potential of some of these—like elderberry—to generate “cytokine storm”? Dr. Alschuler provides a detailed rundown on plausible vitamins, minerals and nutraceuticals for COVID-19. Click HERE for part 2.

The Impact of Natural Interventions for COVID-19, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lise Alschuler, a faculty member of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Click HERE for part 1.

Continuing COVID-19 Coverage on the Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 11, Part 1
April 13, 2020
Coronavirus update: We’re at the apex, and hopefully on the brink of the downhill slope of cases; Are scarce masks reusable? Can you sanitize them with sunlight, in the microwave, or with hydrogen peroxide? Press articles contemptuously dismiss diet and supplements as no way of “boosting immunity”—but strong evidence supports their benefits; The conundrum of high prevalence of serious COVID-19 among African Americans—could vitamin D deficiency be a factor? Why “metabolic fitness” counts—and the scary fact that only 12% of Americans have it; Why some states are making things worse by closing health food stores as “non-essential. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Continuing COVID-19 Coverage on the Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 11, Part 2

Amid claims that statin drugs may be helpful for treatment of COVID-19, some studies link low cholesterol to infection susceptibility; Could elderberry trigger “cytokine storm”? Why some tests for Coronavirus are prone to inaccuracy; Will antibody tests help stamp “immunity passports” to get people back to work and school? Resveratrol’s antiviral properties; An antioxidant cocktail to be trialed for COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia; Could spray from toilets aerosolize Coronavirus particles? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Zinc for Immunity
April 10, 2020
All about zinc - it's importance in health and immunity.

Supplements to Support Mood and Relaxation During This Crisis, Part 1
April 7, 2020
With all the stress associated with our current health crisis, and the dislocation and financial impact of enforced social distancing, many of us may wish to minimize occasional negative feelings when they occur. Neil Edward Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods, details some supplements that help support a healthy reaction to temporary environmental psychological stress: melatonin, SAMe, and magnesium, each with a different mode of action that could help you cope with temporary stressful situations. Click HERE for part 2.

Supplements to Support Mood and Relaxation During This Crisis, Part 2

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

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show COVID-19 Coverage, Part 2
April 6, 2020
Resveratrol vs. MERS-Cov; Is elderberry compatible with Eloquis? Can fear and depression suppress your immunity? If you tested positive for the flu this winter, could you also have had Coronavirus? What’s the path out of total lockdown? Should you keep your routine dental checkup appointment during the pandemic? The allergy connection to Coronavirus. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.