Supplements

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 26, Part 2
October 28, 2019
Migraine treatments; vitamin D for migraines; Potato purée as effective as sugary gels for long-distance endurance athletes; Stress hikes risk for life-threatening infections; Lifting weights as you age cuts risk of premature death by 46%; Prescription eye drops may eventually supplant need for reading glasses; Fatty liver prevalent among teens—even kids of normal weight; Study dispels myth that high school contact sports put kids at risk for eventual cognitive decline; Fecal transplants may relieve IBS—but only if obtained from a “super donor.” Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Magnesium
October 23, 2019
Is "Eat Less Red Meat" bad advice?; Are there any supplements helpful for preventing ALS?; Please discuss the pros and cons of magnesium; What supplements do you recommend for Barrett's Esophagus? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Kidney Stones

Vindicated! Fish oil supplements found helpful for reducing cardiac events; Help! I have relentless kidney stones!; Do you recommend Bergamot or Berberine to lower cholesterol and are either good for lowering HgbA1c?; Is naringenin okay to take with atorvastatin? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 19, Part 1
October 21, 2019
1 in 5 Americans reports debilitating anxiety—magnesium offers natural alternative to medication; Some question “routine” colonoscopies; Do soy supplements prevent—or promote—breast cancer? NAC improves sperm quality; For best birth outcomes—avoid alcohol months before conception; Certain BP meds up risk for suicide; Which choline supplement is best vs. dementia? Mediterranean diet vs. skin cancer; Tomato phytonutrients counter UV skin damage. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 16, 2019
Cortisone shots for joints not as safe as once thought; Critique of American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association risk calculators. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I have abnormal results on endoscopy of my esophagus and stomach. Will taking NAD cause cancer?; Thank you for your modalities on autoimmunity!; I eat a big breakfast but I still want more even though my stomach is full. What gives?; What are your thoughts about the 24-hour iodine test on skin? Is it valid or out of date?; How do I go about finding a family doctor who takes a proactive approach to healthcare? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 12, Part 2
October 14, 2019
Why downloading Intelligent Medicine podcasts might slow or prevent age-related memory loss; Overkill: Unnecessary radiation for thyroid cancer and excess antibiotics for pneumonia; Nutritional Outrage of the Week: Ben & Jerry’s “vegan” Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough; Probiotics prevent ear infections in kids; The amazing benefits of “post-biotics”; Does a high C-Reactive Protein mean you need to take a statin? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Heart Palpitations
October 9, 2019
I have a heterozygous PCSK9 mutation. Do you have any thoughts on the new PCSK9 inhibitors?; I get heart palpitations after I eat. My doctor told me to ignore it, but why does it happen after I eat?; My PSA went up to a 3.9 from 2.7 and I'm reluctant to have a biopsy. Are there any non-invasive tests that could give me a sense of how serious this is?; I have fungus infection in several toes and have tried everything for it. I've decided to take terbinafine but this can be hard on the liver. Are there any supplements to take to mitigate the dangers?; Do you agree with Beth Shirley from your recent podcast that arginine is not helpful for nitric oxide production? And what exactly is in Viagra that makes it so effective? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Body Shape v. BMI
October 4, 2019
What is the difference between nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)? How these NAD+ precursors measure up; Plus, body shape vs. BMI as risk predictor in women.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Calcium
October 2, 2019
What is the latest on taking all that calcium? Is it still bad for arteries?; What are your thoughts about L-serine. Is it all it's cracked up to be?; My creatine kinase (CK) is always above 400 even though I stopped taking my cholesterol medication for 2 months. Why? Click HERE for part 2.