Supplements

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 15, 2018
EBT heart scans now recommended for cardiac workups; More people are practicing yoga and meditation today than ever before; A word about organic foods and GMOs; Intermittent fasting, should it required for everyone over the age of 20?; I have the APOE 4/4 gene. How can I prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease?; The nurse in my doctor's office said my vitamin K supplement causes blood clots! Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What is the impact of Lipitor on vitamin K? Could statins increase calcification in the heart?; Folic acid and B12 supplementation and the risk of colon cancer; Could EcoPhage be as miraculous as described?; What do you think of the study correlating high vitamin D levels to prostate cancer?; What's the correct dosage of strontium to take? Click HERE for part 1.

The Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract for Hypertension & Heart Health, Part 2
November 14, 2018
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. James LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N. Jim is a nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, and board-certified clinical nutritionist. Click HERE for part 1.

A Deep-Dive on Fish Oil, Part 1
November 13, 2018
“It’s time to rethink fish oil”—so say recent press articles that downplay the efficacy of Omega-3 supplements. Jolie Root, RN, Medical Educator for Carlson Laboratories, and host of the “Food for Thought” radio show, offers a balanced perspective on the findings of fish oil research—with over 35,000 publications as of 2018. What’s wrong with the recent “ASCEND” Study that erroneously purports to demonstrate that fish oil offers no benefit to diabetics? Is Krill oil a superior delivery system for Omega-3s? What about flax oil? What options are available for vegetarians? What benefits of fish oil for immunity? For prenatal nutrition? For neurodegenerative diseases? Is it true that fish oil must be avoided if you’re contemplating surgery or taking blood thinners? Click HERE for part 2.

A Deep-Dive on Fish Oil, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jolie Root, RN, Medical Educator for Carlson Laboratories, and host of the “Food for Thought” radio show, who offers a balanced perspective on the findings of fish oil research. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 10, Part 1
November 12, 2018
Press parrots claims that your supplements are dangerously adulterated with illegal prescription meds—really? Upping water intake halves risk for women’s UTIs; Are bone broths contaminated with heavy metals? Alternatives to Fosamax; What to do when your urine test reveals a body burden of mold and chemical toxicants; Archeologists uncover first evidence of ancient use of pumpkin spice; Traces of opiates found in 3500-year-old Cypriot urn; Hyperbaric oxygen speeds resolution of sudden hearing loss; New probiotic shows potential to lower cholesterol; Typhus—the scourge of ancient Athens, decimator of Napoleon’s armies, and killer of millions in World War 2—makes a comeback in LA homeless camps. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 10, Part 2

Is fluoridated water a contributor to kids ADHD? Simply eyeballing patients in the emergency room offers more effective triage than complex, time-consuming “algorithms”; Supplements for reversing dense, fibrocystic breasts; Is curcumin helpful for cryoglobulinemia? America’s obesity epidemic is undermining our military preparedness; There’s no free lunch—when Pharma reps take doctors out to lunch it costs consumers big bucks; Is astaxanthin a useful supplement? Will integrative medicine overtake conventional medicine? Treatment of oral lichen planus. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 3, Part 1
November 5, 2018
Treating mild hypertension with drugs confers no heart protection, survival benefits, and may cause harms; Home BP monitoring offers best control; Which is better—nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) or nicotinamide ribonucleotide (NR)? Kids with colitis or Crohn’s Disease face 3-fold higher death risk as adults—despite medical breakthroughs; Dr. Charles Brenner, world’s leading expert on NAD, discusses benefits of nicotinamide riboside. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 3, Part 2

Does taking oral glutathione raise glutathione levels? Vitamin D for a marathoner? A listener recalls nutrition pioneer Dr. Carlton Fredericks; Can supplements lose their efficacy after long-term use? Father jailed in France for child abuse—with Coca Cola! It’s true: Stress impacts fertility! Abstinence makes the brain grow sharper—when you stop using marijuana; Curcumin safe to use with blood thinners, thyroid meds; Low Vitamin D levels correlated with risk of dementia, prostate cancer death; Today’s medical students, raised on screens, have trouble performing surgical task requiring manual dexterity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Why You Need NAD, Part 1
November 1, 2018
Nicotinamide riboside (key ingredient in TRU NIAGEN®️ and TRU NIAGEN® PRO) is an innovative nutraceutical that I’ve christened “the nutraceutical of the decade”; today’s guest Frank Jaksch, Executive Chairman of the Board of ChromaDex, developer of Tru Niagen, goes me one further and suggests it has the potential to become the supplement of the century! How does it work to support cellular metabolism? The secret is its effect on NAD, the key energy compound within the mitochondria. As we age, or in disease states, NAD levels inexorably decline. Why does that offer so much potential in prevention of age-related deterioration? What’s the status of current research on nicotinamide riboside? How is it taken? Is it safe and are there side effects? Can it boost energy and athletic performance? Click HERE for part 2.