Vitamin C

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Great Mushroom Controversy
February 3, 2021
Bleeding gums may be a sign you need vitamin C; NIH study identifies antibacterial properties in taurine; Before I get the covid vaccine, is it a good idea to take elderberry and extra vitamin C?; Are IV vitamin C drips now being administered in the hospitals for covid?; Is there any research about IV vitamin C being effective for C. difficile?; Is it okay for me to start taking B vitamins again if I've been cancer-free for many years?; Where do you stand on the great mushroom controversy? Should they be cooked or eaten raw? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: What is the correct dose to take of vitamins C and D to boost immunity?
October 8, 2020
What is the correct dose to take of vitamins C and D to boost immunity?; I got a tick bite on the head and now have psoriasis. How do I get rid of it?; What do you think of Xolair for seasonal asthma?; Irritable Bowel Syndrome and treatment with probiotics. lick HERE for part 1.

Immune Support for Fall, Part 1
September 22, 2020
What you need to fend off the changing weather. Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager for Now Foods and Protocol for Life Balance addresses the need for a suite of nutrients to buttress defenses: Vitamin D, zinc, and C, along with companion antioxidants. Additionally, mushroom extracts have shown immune-supportive capabilities. He offers some surprising insights on how they might work. Astragalus is also considered a plausible candidate for reducing vulnerability to the stress of seasonal change. As a product developer, Levin discusses the ways manufacturers assure the ingredients they source are potent and free of harmful contaminants. Click HERE for part 2.

Immune Support for Fall, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager for Now Foods and Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 29, Part 2
August 31, 2020
First-ever spontaneous recovery from HIV recorded—what it means for immune research; What’s the best form of magnesium? Supplements for osteoporosis; Vitamin D deficiency linked to painful diabetic neuropathy; Melatonin supports recovery from childhood concussion; Omega-3 fatty acids protect brain from shrinkage due to air pollution; Sleep doctors call for abolition of daylight savings time; Vitamin C counteracts age-related muscle decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Diet and US National Security
July 22, 2020
Study: Poor diets threaten US national security; Since the thymus gland shrinks as we get older, what nutritional supplements can we take to boost T-cells?; My wife is to undergo surgery next week. Can I demand intravenous vitamin C for her? I'd pay out of pocket if needed; I take a naringin supplement. Is it safe to take with Lipitor? Click HERE for part 2.

Report From the Frontlines of COVID-19, Part 1
July 2, 2020
Dr. Jaime Salas-Rushford reports from the frontlines of COVID-19 treatment at one of New York’s hardest-hit hospitals. He’s an integrative physician who serves as Medical Director of FITbodymd Medicine in Puerto Rico, but responded to the call to treat patients during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in New York City. He reflects on the lessons learned: Ventilators are overused; hydroxychloroquine seems to have helped; patients with COVID-19 need basic inexpensive supportive care, administered promptly; vitamin C and zinc were liberally used in the hospital. He also notes that patients who take supplements regularly seemed to fare better. As the author of "Fight Colds, Flu and Other Infections with AHCC," he’s convinced of its efficacy in supporting immunity. Dr. Salas-Rushford claims “COVID-19 was an eye-opener” and we need to learn from it to cultivate resilience to weather future challenges. He says the pandemic has revealed the vulnerabilities of our health care system, which needs more emphasis on old-fashioned primary care, and a restoration of the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Salas-Rushford is currently advising businesses in New York City on how to safely reopen; he’s concerned that excessive restrictions will irrevocably damage the economy and affect the livelihoods of Americans, with devastating effects on their mental and physical well-being. Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Cancer and Metabolism
May 22, 2020
Fasting plus vitamin C for hard-to-treat cancers according to study; The impact of metabolism on cancer.

Intravenous Vitamin C for COVID-19, Part 1
May 5, 2020
Dr. Jeanne Drisko, former Director of Kansas University Integrative Medicine, a pioneering academic center for research on natural medicine, discusses the plausibility of intravenous vitamin C for COVID-19; What were the encouraging results of IV C trials for severe respiratory illness? How does vitamin C work to counter the virus? Why some of the research may have short-changed patients with inadequate amounts of vitamin C; What are some of the obstacles to vitamin C studies? Why have vitamin C “drips” become so expensive? How does COVID-19 create a call-to-action for metabolic fitness? Dr. Drisko discusses her new textbook, "Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy: Principles and Practices." Click HERE for part 2.

Intravenous Vitamin C for COVID-19, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jeanne Drisko, former Director of Kansas University Integrative Medicine, a pioneering academic center for research on natural medicine. Click HERE for part 1.