Vitamin D

Medical and Nutritional Update for October, Part 1
October 17, 2016
Is low-fat cheese preferable for the heart? Have a big lunch, lose more weight; The Glycemic Index—is it doomed? Why can’t fat people build muscle? Do high doses of vitamin D cause kidney stones? Click HERE for part 2.

Medical and Nutritional Update for October, Part 2

Supplementing moms with DHA reduces kids’ likelihood of ADHD; Is red meat really bad for you? Are substance abusers more likely to crave sugar? Can taking vitamin D help you shed pounds? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 24, Part 1
September 26, 2016
Why wearable monitors DO NOT help people lose weight; Could coffee and nicotine help Parkinson's patients? Fungus identified for the first time as key factor in Crohn's Disease; Patients over 65 should consider delaying flu shot; Can stress erase the benefits of a healthy diet? The "5 Second Rule" doesn't withstand scientific scrutiny; Antibiotics show no benefits for asthma exacerbations, while vitamin D does. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 18, 2016
What are all these herbicides, pesticides, preservatives and emulsifiers doing to our intestinal flora? I’ve been taking 4,000 IU vitamin D every day for six months but my level hasn’t gone up. Should some supplements like iron and vitamin C not be taken together? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 6, Part 1
August 8, 2016
With the Olympics on, athletes need to be thinking about vitamin D; Exercise results in larger brain size and decreased dementia risk; Extreme Eating Awards spotlight hazardous "value meals"; Lawsuits target makers of acid-blocker drugs for kidney failure risk; Berberine quells symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Which is better for inflammation--EPA or DHA? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A With Leyla, Part 2
June 29, 2016
If someone on Coumadin were having a heart attack, would you give them an aspirin? Which vitamin D test is the correct one? Should I stop taking vitamin D a few days before a test? How dangerous is untreated sleep apnea? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 1, 2016
What do you think of the study that states too much vitamin D weakens legs? Should specific amino acids be taken separately so they don’t compete with each other? What do you think about Super Beta Prostate? What can I do about the Baker's cyst in my left knee? Which type of exercise is best, long marathons or short bursts of intense activity? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
May 13, 2016
This is part 2 of last week's episode where Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses vitamin D and chronic disease.

Leyla Weighs In
May 6, 2016
The very important role of vitamin D in relation to chronic disease Part I.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 1
February 1, 2016
Zika virus is spreading throughout the Western Hemisphere: Should we be worried? Enhancing athletic performance with a gluten-free diet; Cola beverages may prompt early premature puberty in girls; Low-fat diet may worsen lipid profiles; magnesium consumption forestalls Type 2 diabetes; How much vitamin D do you need to take to overcome vitamin D deficiency? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.