Supplements

ENCORE: How CBD Oil Could Change the Face of Medicine, Part 1
July 16, 2019
“CBD” is one of more than 80 cannabinoids found in the hemp plant that is drawing major attention from researchers around the world. Stuart Tomc, the VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences tells us about CBD and why this cannabinoid is in the international spotlight. Scientists say that learning how to modulate the body’s cannabinoid activity could change the face of medicine and could be one of the most important breakthroughs ever in terms of advancing human health. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How CBD Oil Could Change the Face of Medicine, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stuart Tomc, the VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 6, Part 1
July 8, 2019
Why people don’t lose weight when they exercise; Is strontium helpful for hip arthritis? Overcoming fibromyalgia; Pesticides and gut bacteria linked to depression; Adding UV light to henhouses boosts vitamin D in eggs; Eat nuts—get sexier? Austria becomes first nation to ban Round-Up over cancer risk. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 6, Part 2

Antibiotics render people more vulnerable to flu virus, increase cardiovascular risk in older women; China controls 80% of world’s drug supply; Scientific evidence that clutter causes anxiety; Good bacteria suppress food allergies; The blood test you’ve never heard of that can predict whether you can forego statins; Coronary calcium score bests cholesterol measurement for heart risk assessment; Fast-tracking approval of pricey new drugs that don’t prolong life; A clinical trial will explore whether NT Factor alleviates fibromyalgia complaints; A test-drive of the Impossible Burger. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Cellular Health: The Foundation of Wellness, Part 1
July 4, 2019
Why is cellular health so important to overall health? Dr. Matthew Roberts, Chief Scientific Officer and Senior Vice President of Innovation at ChromaDex -- Makers of TRU NIAGEN, joins us with a deep-dive on NAD. Some scientists have proposed that decreased NAD levels are a driver of mitochondrial dysfunction—an established “hallmark of aging." A growing number of preclinical studies show that increasing NAD with nicotinamide riboside (NR) turns on beneficial cellular processes. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Supplement/Drug Interactions
July 3, 2019
I'm taking a choline supplement to help lower homocysteine but it worsens my Trimethylaminuria (TMA); Can Eliquis interact with melatonin and cause bleeding issues?; I've been taking testosterone for 10 years. Is there any harm in taking Fennugreek and/or DHEA?; Could you comment on the meta-analysis showing Vitamin D doesn't reduce cardiovascular risk? Click HERE for part 1.

Spotlight on Hypertension, Part 1
July 2, 2019
Dr. Jim LaValle is a Clinical Pharmacist and Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist. He joins us today to talk about cardiovascular health, as well as ways to prevent heart disease and in particular, our country's “silent epidemic” – Hypertension or High Blood Pressure. He discusses why aged garlic extract is a key natural supplement that can help. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 22, Part 1
June 24, 2019
New study hails low-carb diet for diabetes—DUH!! After 20th Century gains, progress against cardiovascular disease has hit a wall—learn why; 1 in 7 heart deaths could be prevented—with fruits and vegetables; Adding fish oil to Plavix and aspirin—will it thin blood dangerously? Navy SEALs contemplate keto diet to offer performance edge; Could statin drugs or BP meds be causing this caller’s diarrhea? Colchicine for joint pain; Low vitamin D and estrogen promote heart disease in women; The human skull is changing in response to screen viewing. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 22, Part 2

Probiotics containing soil-based organisms (SBOs) might pose hazards; Athletes THINK they know more about supplements and nutrition than they do; A caller wonders what’s up with the white spot in the back of his throat; A controversial start-up offers “vampire blood” as a pricey anti-aging treatment; Fecal transplants can be dangerous; Viral FB posts urge parents of autistic kids to try the “bleach cure”; Spending 2 hours per week in nature associated with health and mood benefits; Study reveals why antibiotics may not be the cure for persistent Lyme Disease; Those popular sleep trackers may give you “orthosomnia”; Low vitamin K linked to reduced mobility with aging. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Weight Gain During Dieting
June 21, 2019
An adaptive response to uncertainty can lead to weight gain during dieting attempts; Vitamin D may benefit cancer patients.