Supplements

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 1, Part 1
June 3, 2019
The latest coffee study tells us that drinking more than 6 cups per day is bad for you; The numerous ways Berberine supports cardiovascular health; Eat like a caveman to avoid cavities; Sulforaphane vs. schizophrenia; Osteoporosis may be a mitochondrial disease; Air pollution may promote behavioral problems in children carrying Alzheimer's risk gene; Glucosamine’s unforeseen benefits for cardiovascular disease prevention; Topical vitamin C for reducing post-surgical scars; Having kids doesn’t age you—it may rejuvenate your telomeres. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 1, Part 2

Don’t fall for those pervasive radio ads for fruit and veggie pills—here’s why; LED lights are long-lasting and energy-efficient—but can damage your retina. Stress and cardiovascular disease; Doctor care lapses with late-day appointments; New malware can alter CT scans and MRIs with fake cancers, or delete real cancers; Depressed patients may get a wake-up call from deliberate sleep deprivation. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: MRSA Infection at the Gym
May 29, 2019
When it comes to strokes, no need to skip yolks; Which brand or type of curcumin is the most bioavailable?; Should I exercise in a fasted state in the morning, or after a meal later in the day?; I had my ovaries removed 5 years ago and now I can't lose weight!; What do you do to protect yourself against a possible MRSA infection at the gym? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Magnesium for Depression?
May 24, 2019
Six weeks of resistance exercise improves insulin sensitivity in young, overweight men; Role of magnesium supplementation in the treatment of depression--a randomized clinical trial.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Starch Based Diet?
May 22, 2019
I want to take supplements for my memory but I hate to take gigantic pills - help!; I can't take fish oil supplements that smell and taste like fish. What can I do?; What supplements do you recommend for prostate cancer?; Can you tell me what you think about the starch-based diet by Dr. McDougall? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: B Vitamin Deficiency
May 17, 2019
Correction regarding the effect of anemia on Hemoglobin A1c; High rates of B vitamin deficiency in teens with mental illness.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Supplements for Allergies
May 15, 2019
Censorship of health information is coming to a news outlet near you; I got major reflux and gastritis from taking probiotics. What gives?; What are the three most important supplements to alleviate stuffy, sneezy allergies? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Tips for Insomnia

I was told I have infrequent asymptomatic atrial fibrillation. Why do I have to treat it if I don't have any symptoms?; Some good tips for insomnia?; If I were to take every supplement recommended for good health I'd be taking 20 supplements! What to do?; Is there one supplement that contains everything you recommend for mitochondrial support?; I'm having side effects with my blood pressure medication - help!; I get reflux especially at night when I lie down. Should I take cough syrup? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Fatty Liver
May 8, 2019
I've been taking 5000 IU of vitamin D for the last year but my level is still in the low 20's! What gives?; Concerning the Keto diet, why does Dr. Atkins not get credited for introducing this way of eating?; Here in Finland, butter, coconut oil, and other saturated fats are implicated in fatty liver syndrome. Could you weigh in? Click HERE for part 1.

The Proper Role of Supplements in Weight Management, Part 1
May 7, 2019
Numerous supplements are marketed to consumers making unsubstantiated, audacious and magical claims about pounds melting away effortlessly. But are there supplements that have a credible and proven role in weight management? Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager for Protocol for Life Balance and Now Vitamins, joins us to detail when supplements can make a difference. He describes which supplements are scientifically proven to provide added support to weight management efforts when used in conjunction with supervised diet and exercise regimens. Click HERE for part 2.