Supplements

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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 9, 2018
NYT Science section not sold on fish oil, but highly regard osteoporosis drugs. What supplements can I take to support my joints for progressive resistance training? What type of diet and supplements should my daughter take for fatty liver? Why do you recommend Magnesium taurate over glycinate? Any remedy for aortic valve plaque? Could postmenopausal women be harmed by high iron levels? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Baking soda for autoimmune disease? Hot tub therapy for PCOS? What causes Peyronie's disease and what treatment do you recommend? I treated my high blood pressure naturally and my doctor was able to take me off meds. Please discuss your Mitral Valve Prolapse book. American Family Physician does not support vitamin D screening for the general population. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 5, Part 1
May 7, 2018
Study throws shade on fish oil supplements—but is it valid? Why new research suggests benefits of eating fish, beyond just for their Omega 3 content; Soaking in a hot tub relieves symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); Advantages/drawbacks of enteric-coated fish oil capsules; Curcumin scores big for rheumatoid arthritis relief, shows promise for building bones; NY Times hypes osteoporosis drugs in face of scant evidence. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 5, Part 2

The EBT heart scan—calcium score trumps cholesterol and traditional risk factors for predicting cardio risk and whether you can forego a statin drug; Could chiropractic treatment relieve palpitations? Junk food diet undermines women’s fertility; Can supplements impact the progression of ALS? Curing itchy hives with diet; Natural treatment for restless leg syndrome. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
May 4, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to this listener question: Can you elaborate on the role of prebiotics and probiotics in the treatment of both candida and SIBO? Or when both are present or in question?