Supplements

The Endocannabinoid System, Part 2
March 3, 2020
Dr. Hoffman continues his deep-dive on the Endocannabinoid System with Lex Pelger, Director of Education for CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil. As an Intelligent Medicine listener, enjoy 20% off the entire product line at PlusCBDOil.com. Just use coupon code HOFFMAN at check out. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 29, Part 2
March 2, 2020
Leading presidential candidates are all 70 plus—are they fit for Presidency? What critical information is missing from Bernie Sanders‘ health disclosure? Caller with polyps asks for advice on preventing colon cancer; Is too much B12 bad for you? Protocol for reversing Barrett’s esophagus; Keto diet vs. polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); Lavender products might induce premature breast development in young girls and boys; Work stress prompts back pain; Mom’s Vitamin D deficiency hikes kids’ risk for ADHD; Mushroom compound protects against pregnancy hypertension. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Ostinol, Plus a Coronavirus Update
February 26, 2020
Update on Coronavirus; The company that makes Ostinol has been sued on the grounds of false advertising. Do you still recommend it? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Reflux

Does vitamin C make laryngeal pharyngeal reflux worse or help? Does aloe vera juice really work for reflux? Should I drink alkaline water?; Do you have an 'Aging' supplement protocol? What would you recommend for a 60-year-old?; If a Xlear nasal spray bottle is used during a cold or illness, should it be discarded? Could I re-catch the cold by using it again? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 22, Part 1
February 24, 2020
Coronavirus: Should you be worried? Health authorities botch containment efforts; Will it spread to the West? Are Third World countries at high risk? IV vitamin C vs. Coronavirus trials underway; This year’s flu shot gets a report card; GI fungal infections; Early life exposure to household cleaners sets stage for childhood asthma; Sauna heat reverses insulin resistance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 22, Part 2

Chile becomes a model for how governments can push back against industry purveyors of obesogenic foods and beverages; Supplements for diabetes/insulin resistance—but don’t forget diet! Major medical journal acknowledges Alzheimer’s is a sugar disease; Hearty breakfasts may be key to fat-burning, weight control; Study reveals majority of asymptomatic adults have abnormal knee MRIs; Popular antibacterial agent in toothpastes undermines bone density; Magnesium vs. cardiac arrhythmias. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The Importance of Selenium
February 21, 2020
Higher dietary selenium intakes linked to younger 'biological age'; The importance of selenium for a healthy thyroid.

Achieving Optimal GI Health, Part 1
February 20, 2020
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is made of an extraordinarily complex system of organs working together to ensure that the foods we eat are smoothly and properly digested. It is also a powerful barrier against environmental aggressors, and the host of an abundant symbiotic microbiota. Dr. Neil Levin, award-winning board-certified clinical nutritionist and Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW Foods, details three compounds that work in different ways to support a healthy GI lining and healthy digestion: zinc-carnosine complex, melatonin, and peppermint oil. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Coronavirus Update
February 19, 2020
Update on Coronavirus; If I don't take 5,000 IU vitamin D daily, my levels fall to 30-35. But isn't that dose too high according to the research? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Preventing Cancer Recurrence

Can I take Niacin and Nicotinamide Riboside together?; What kind of multivitamin would you recommend for a 66-year-old male?; "Over-the-counter supplements linked to liver failure, death."; What can I take to prevent recurrence of cancer? Click HERE for part 1.