Vitamin C

The Inside-Outside Nature of Immune Health, Part 2
November 29, 2017
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, health educator, and Scientific Advisor for Essential Formulas Inc., Dr. Ross Pelton, R.PH, CCN. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 28, Part 2
October 30, 2017
Antibiotics cause cellular damage, but antioxidants help; How much alcohol is safe during pregnancy? Individuals with even mild depression experience more health declines after disasters; Flesh-eating bacteria claims victims in wake of Houston floods; B vitamins help preserve cognitive health; Zona Plus for hypertension; Can you be allergic to vitamin C? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 11, 2017
Regarding your recent podcast on soy and breast cancer: The late Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez asserts soy destroys the very enzymes needed to prevent/treat cancers, what say you? Is it important to take probiotics every day throughout the year or can I take them less often? I want to buy vitamin C in powder form and make my own capsules, which form of vitamin C is best? What are your thoughts about the new flu shot for those over 65? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
September 27, 2017
I've been hearing a lot about fulvic acid lately, do you agree that it's beneficial? Can cancer cells metabolize vitamin C instead of glucose? Dr. Sinatra had an article stating that HDL cholesterol over 90 could be a problem, should I be concerned? What's the safest method for making popcorn at home, is it safe in the microwave? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
September 6, 2017
What else can I do to manage my MVP/dysautonomia symptoms? I'm wondering if eating a cup of watermelon can give you diarrhea the next morning? What say you to the differing opinions about vitamin C from two people I respect? I need help finding the right glucosamine/ chondroitin supplement. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 23, 2017
Cialis and Viagra didn't work, is there any surefire treatment for erectile dysfunction? Is IV vitamin C effective against cancer? I started taking LDN for Hashimoto's and now my taste buds have changed---even after I stopped taking it--help! Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A With Leyla, Part 2
August 9, 2017
What is the best form of vitamin C for arterial health? What is the real difference in quality between brands of supplements? Don't these nutraceuticals get all their raw ingredients from the same place making the products virtually the same? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
July 28, 2017
Should cardiovascular disease (CVD) be called chronic scurvy? A critical look at vitamin C deficiency and coronary artery health.

Why is Scurvy Making a Comeback? Part 1
April 4, 2017
Dr. Jonathan Lamb, author of "Scurvy: The Disease of Discovery," does a deep-dive on the history of scurvy. Contrary to what we learned in school, it wasn’t “cured” by Sir James Lind in the 1700s after he began advising the British Navy to stock citrus fruit for long voyages (hence the origin of the term “Limeys”). It took years before nutritional science characterized ascorbic acid in the 1930s. It’s estimated that the death toll of scurvy exceeds that of US Civil War. What does vitamin C do in the body? Why are humans among the few species who can’t synthesize it and must obtain it from outside sources? What are the symptoms of scurvy? How is scurvy reflected in literature, from “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge to “1984” by George Orwell? Why is scurvy making a comeback in the 21st Century? Why might the body require more vitamin C when under stress? Could there be a rationale for high-dose oral or even intravenous vitamin C? Click HERE for part 2.

Why is Scurvy Making a Comeback? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jonathan Lamb, author of "Scurvy: The Disease of Discovery." Click HERE for part 1.