Vitamin D

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Long Hauler’s Phenomenon
October 21, 2020
The current pandemic and long hauler's phenomenon from Covid-19; Did the hydroxychloroquine that President Trump took months ago aid in his recent recovery from Covid-19?; Is it necessary to take calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K together? What sources of calcium do you recommend?; I'm 78 and have chronic atrial fibrillation. What do you think of Wenxin Keli for afib? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 2
October 19, 2020
Supplements for heart failure; Let’s talk about vitamin D; Dietary flavonoids vs. depression; Carb-laden diet may worsen insomnia; Exercise vs. cancer—timing may matter; Hydroxychloroquine shows benefits when used early; Remdesivir fails to help sickest patients; Vitamin D vs. breast cancer in African-American women; Vitamin B3 for mood. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Supportive Nutrients for Cognitive Function
September 30, 2020
How do you respond to the study that high doses of vitamin D may lead to loss of bone mineral density in women?; Can you discuss supportive nutrients for cognitive function including Whole Coffee Fruit Concentrate?; What doses of CoQ10 and Ubiquinol do you recommend? I'm overweight and on a statin; What are your thoughts on taking Prevagen for memory? Click 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 September 5, Part 1
September 7, 2020
We're at a turning point with Covid-19--will Labor Day festivities set the stage for a "second wave" this fall? Experts predict cold weather will usher in more than 200,000 additional deaths by year's end; It's true more people are dying--but some not from coronavirus but rather from delayed medical care prompted by lockdowns; Fed initiative to clamp down on bogus coronavirus cures prompts backlash from supplement community, integrative docs; Vaping dramatically hikes Covid-19 risk; High-dose vitamin D administered to patients with Covid-19 pneumonia slashes risk of need for ICU care in first-of-its-kind randomized controlled trial; How to avoid getting bilked with counterfeit supplements. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 22, Part 2
August 24, 2020
Does vitamin D need to be taken with vitamin K? Low-carb vs. low-fat diets for overweight seniors; Multivitamins found to reduce illness duration, severity; World Health Organization calls for halt to “routine" dental procedures amid pandemic—but what’s non-essential about preventive care? Calcium in aortic artery—need statins? Why some heartburn drugs help, others may hurt, in Covid-19; CoQ10 vs. kidney failure. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 1, Part 2
August 3, 2020
World’s most influential medical leaders still receive enormous sums from BigPharma; Can too much Vitamin D cause cardiac arrhythmias? A caller who shed 65 pounds with the Mediterranean diet plus Time-Restricted Feeding; 24-year study of 90,000 individuals shows Extra Virgin olive oil curbs cardiovascular disease; Surveys reveal increasing numbers of Americans suffer anxiety and depression, and psych med prescriptions are soaring during pandemic shutdown; Alzheimer’s gene found to heighten susceptibility to adverse Covid-19 outcomes; Higher glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) predicts severity of coronavirus infection; Aged Garlic Extract—how much to take for cardiovascular prevention? Making physical activity a priority for kids during pandemic lockdown. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.