Supplements

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 14, Part 1
December 16, 2019
Which is worse: Sugar or sugar + fat? An about-face on fish oil supplements—they DO protect the heart; Researchers exonerate red meat—turns out the evidence against it is flimsy; How to counteract high LDL-P; Bernie Sanders’ heart procedure. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 14, Part 2

Sugary beverages—even fruit juice and diet drinks—increase diabetes risk. A 71-year-old caller seeks answers for his progressive muscle loss; Teen diet may be key to prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease; High-dose vitamin D doesn’t prompt kidney stones, high blood calcium; Pistachios protect telomeres; Blueberries vs. metabolic syndrome; Bacopa for CFS; Want some plastic microparticles with that tea? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Pain Treatment
December 11, 2019
Pain treatment in Integrative Medicine; Fibromyalgia and the microbiome; My doctor said taking fish oil is "like putting bacon grease in your arteries". What say you?; I'm taking Xarelto and Bystolic. Can I safely take Olive Leaf Extract with those? Click HERE for part 2.

Concussions, Omega 3’s, and Hemp Derived CBD, Part 1
December 10, 2019
Dr. Michael Lewis is an expert on nutritional interventions for brain health, particularly the prevention and rehabilitation of brain injury. He's the author of "When Brains Collide: What Every Athlete and Parent Should Know About the Prevention and Treatment of Concussions and Head Injuries" and he's advisor for CV Sciences. What is a concussion and what causes it? Who is at a higher risk for concussions? How is the use of omega-3 essential fatty acids in fish oil effective in treating concussions and more serious brain injuries? Dr. Lewis also discusses hemp-derived CBD oil as an additional nutritional tool to help alleviate the anxiety experienced by brain trauma victims. Click HERE for part 2.

Concussions, Omega 3’s, and Hemp Derived CBD, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with CV Sciences Advisor Michael D. Lewis, MD, an expert on nutritional interventions for brain health, particularly the prevention and rehabilitation of brain injury. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 7, Part 1
December 9, 2019
Bisphenol A levels dramatically underestimated; NY City Council wants to ban paper receipts; Ginger blocks BPA’s toxic effects; Is there an optimal amount of fat we should consume? Is an “aspirin-a-day” right for prevention? Should we avoid dairy? Manuka honey may be the key to overcoming antibiotic resistance; Elderberry reduces respiratory virus symptoms; Why proton pump inhibitors render you more susceptible to Infectious diarrhea. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 7, Part 2

To lose weight, improve metabolism, restrict food intake to 10 hour window; Switching from coffee, tea and soda to water alleviates GERD; Optimizing Omega 6:3 ratio; NSAID harms; CBD benefits for lupus; Levi’s teams with Hollywood filmmakers to highlight dangers of “forever chemicals”; Flavanals from cocoa and tea linked to improved cardiovascular outcomes; BMJ challenges other medical journals to free themselves from BigPharma influence; Life expectancy in U.S.—steadily rising from 1960 to 2014—suddenly takes a nosedive; Hair dyes and straighteners hike breast cancer risk. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Big Changes Coming to Your Supplements in 2020, Part 1
December 5, 2019
Big changes are coming in 2020 for supplement consumers. Brian Wommack, Senior Vice President of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), previews the new label requirements that are mandated starting next year for dietary supplements. He explains the changes you’ll see when it comes to levels of vitamins A, D, E, and folate. International Units (IUs) will be supplanted by micrograms (mcgs). CRN’s “Label Wise” campaign (www.belabelwise.org) seeks to prepare consumers for the changes and improve label literacy. Wommack discusses the role of CRN as mediator between government regulators and supplement manufacturers; CRN’s goal is to represent progressive, responsible stakeholders within the supplement industry. He decries claims, so often echoed in the media, that the supplement industry is “unregulated” and is a “Wild West” of unaccountable players offering dangerous, adulterated products to unwary consumers. Click HERE for part 2.

Big Changes Coming to Your Supplements in 2020, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Brian Wommack, Senior Vice President of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), who previews the new label requirements that are mandated starting next year for dietary supplements. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Kidneys, Hypothyroidism and Osteoporosis
December 4, 2019
Big changes coming to supplement dosages next year: International Units migrating to Micrograms/milligrams; Besides taking Strontium and Bone Builder for osteoporosis, what else can I be doing to help my bones?; Is it necessary to have my thyroid checked twice a year rather than once a year to manage hypothyroidism?; What supplements or foods should I take to support my kidneys? Click HERE for part 2.