Supplements

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 2, Part 2
June 4, 2018
Fast-walking reduces all-cause mortality; Walking benefits augmented if you chew gum; Standing on a vibration platform increases cartilage thickness, augments bone density, balance, improves body composition; Why are mainstream doctors so reluctant to order 5-hour glucose tolerance tests for patients with hypoglycemia symptoms? Should supplements be taken with fat? With food or away from it? A vitamin D expert provides answers; Low levels of vitamin D associated with cognitive decline; Hot flashes may persist well past middle age; What are Holy Basil supplements good for? New blood test may improve on predictive value of PSAs; A call-to-action: Bring back Home Ec classes! Probiotics taken during pregnancy and breast-feeding reduce infant eczema by 70%. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: How Much is Too Much Vitamin A?
June 1, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: How much vitamin A should I take? Is 5,000 IU enough, or too much?; Do you recommend the consumption of Black Seed Oil? If so, how much should I take?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 30, 2018
Does intermittent fasting really increase oxidative stress and diabetes risk? Are there any probiotics that promote weight loss? Baking soda: A safe, easy treatment for arthritis? Is there a supplement that can be taken to help with blood sugar spikes while traveling? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Many claim that mineral supplements aren't absorbed as well as food, is this true? A listener with periodontal disease asks about dental implants? Would a bridge be a better option? What do you think of the "new" DGL supplement called GutGuard? Since the liver absorbs toxins from the body, are beef and chicken livers safe to eat?Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Preventing Brain Disorders
May 25, 2018
Correcting thiamine deficiency could prevent brain disorders if caught early; Vitamin E may help repair chronic muscle deterioration; Biotin helps with hair loss; Lipoic acid's role in helping patients with multiple sclerosis.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 23, 2018
Time-restricted feeding helps with insulin sensitivity and lowers blood pressure. Ever Since I’ve been a teenager, my stomach protrudes. Recently I suffered a stomach virus and the problem went away. What gives? Can you get enough vitamin D if you spend a half hour in the sun in northern California during summer? How beneficial is magnesium malate in chelating heavy metals from the body? Which type of magnesium should I take at night for sleep? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What are your thoughts on MitoQ, is it superior to CoQ10? I'm afraid to go outside because I'm a mosquito magnet, are there any supplements that can help me? Dr. Michael Greger claims that resveratrol supplements are a worthless fraud, what say you? Study explores carbohydrates' impact on head and neck cancers. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 19, Part 2
May 21, 2018
What are the best prenatal supplements? California pioneers food as medicine; Study confirms brain benefits of meditation; Want to live longer? Leave the house! Benefits of CBD oil and hemp-derived cannabinoids; A caller who’s “tired all the time” seeks advice; Saunas may reduce stroke risk. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Vitamin D for IBS?
May 18, 2018
Vitamin D supplements could ease painful IBS symptoms; Low vitamin D linked to metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 12, Part 1
May 14, 2018
Low vitamin D associated with lower extremity injuries in NFL athletes; A fulvic acid supplement contains cadmium—is that OK? Causes and treatment of aortic stenosis; Eggs not linked to cardio events in patients with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes; A hangover pill helps drunk mice—but is it ready for prime time? Oily fish and beans delay menopause, rice and pasta hasten it; Weight loss, Omega 3s, exercise relieve osteoarthritis symptoms. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.