Vitamin D

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Eczema and Psoriasis
October 5, 2022
Save our supplements!; My dermatologist told me to moisturize my rash with Crisco! Isn't that hydrogenated?; Are there natural ways to treat eczema and psoriasis?; Can I stop taking statins or do I have to wean myself off?; Is there a natural way to treat hyperparathyroidism?; My friend just told me to stop taking vitamin D because it's toxic. What say you? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 1, Part 2: Vitamin D vs. Dementia
October 3, 2022
Why calcium alone is not enough for osteoporosis; Dairy and heart disease risk—it depends on what type; Dogs can literally smell owners’ stress; The link between aluminum in vaccines and childhood asthma; Harnessing the health benefits of cold; Folic acid vs. suicide; Vitamin D vs. dementia, autoimmune disease and premature death; Urolithin A vs. osteoarthritis; Ashwagandha for mood. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Debunking Misinformation About Vitamin D, Part 1
September 20, 2022
Recently, headlines have proclaimed that vitamin D is ineffective, that we shouldn’t bother testing for it, and that most people shouldn’t bother taking it. Pushing back on those assertions is Dr. William Grant, one of the world’s foremost vitamin D researchers with over 60 published studies. His latest paper explains why research on vitamin D is plagued by methodological errors and colored by bias against nutritional supplements that might supplant pharmaceutical drugs. Dr. Grant explains how vitamin D, far from being just a “bone vitamin”, can impact a wide range of conditions ranging from dementia and Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mood disorders, and cancer; studies have shown it improves pregnancy outcomes and extends life; the latest research suggests a benefit for respiratory infections and Covid. We also discuss the important role sunlight exposure plays in vitamin D synthesis, and how wrong-headed health authorities have stigmatized sun exposure to great detriment. What levels are best? How much to take? Is there an upper limit? Dr. Grant is currently the director of the Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Resource Center. Click HERE for part 2.

Debunking Misinformation About Vitamin D, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. William Grant, one of the world’s foremost vitamin D researchers. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Vitamin D Benefits
August 3, 2022
Please comment on this study which shows NO benefit to taking vitamin D!; What do you think of using a hydrogen peroxide nasal spray daily for preventing Covid?; Is your immune protocol generally safe to take without Moducare?; Could the pain in my husband's toes be due to rheumatoid arthritis; Do you still recommend Jigsaw Magnesium or do you prefer other formulations? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Overcoming Horrible Eating Habits
July 13, 2022
Remembering Dr. Stephen Sinatra; Can you offer your thoughts on taking DIM as a post-breast cancer patient with a history of hypothyroidism?; Might an oral dose of 15-20,000 IU of vitamin D be the same as a dose of sunshine?; How do you advise a 70-year-old to start a healthier life when they have horrible eating habits and are a couch potato? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 9, Part 2: Health Effects of Avocados
July 11, 2022
Is Fisetin the new anti-aging miracle supplement? Avoid these mitotoxins to preserve mitochondrial energy production; What forms of magnesium are least likely to cause diarrhea? Weekend warriors may derive benefits comparable to regular exercisers; New study demonstrates health effects of avocados; Vitamin D during pregnancy reduces babies’ eczema risk; L-arginine for erectile dysfunction; Autism has surged 50% in three years; Keto diet for schizophrenia. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Food Allergies
June 29, 2022
My Lp(a) is sky-high. Am I in trouble?; How can I shrink an ovarian cyst naturally?; Would your allergy protocol be appropriate for food allergies?; If I take Tru Niagen to increase my NAD, is this beneficial? Or do need another supplement?; Can you discuss how strontium impacts bone mineral density for the better?; I've been taking 5000 units of vitamin D for a year. My blood level is 36--why so low? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 11, Part 2: Addiction-Susceptibility
June 13, 2022
Low FODMAP diet outperforms medical therapy for IBS; It’s claimed that probiotics are destroyed by stomach acid before reaching the intestine—REALLY? Novel probiotic scores vs. autism in preliminary trial; The gut-brain connection in depression; Strategies for tackling persistent Lyme Disease; Vitamin D, Omega-3, and moderate exercise cut cancer risk in elderly by 61%; Optimism benefits your health—but don’t become over-confident; Smoking dads pass on addiction-susceptibility, anxiety to male offspring. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 14, Part 1
May 16, 2022
Universal booster mandates? What if you’ve already had Covid? NAC and vitamin C to protect kidneys during dye studies; Ultra-processed food consumption soars among US adults; You’re less likely to get Covid from a partner who has a different blood type; Irregular meals increase likelihood you’ll hold on to calories; Vitamin K2 gets all the credit, vit K1 offers significant arterial protection; What could be the cause of constant throat clearing? 4 weeks of spice consumption reduces inflammatory markers; How much vitamin D for kids? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.