Supplements

Leyla Weighs In
July 1, 2016
Is magnesium oxide more effective for alleviating constipation than magnesium citrate? What supplements should I consider taking to improve my osteopenia?

Q&A With Leyla, Part 2
June 29, 2016
If someone on Coumadin were having a heart attack, would you give them an aspirin? Which vitamin D test is the correct one? Should I stop taking vitamin D a few days before a test? How dangerous is untreated sleep apnea? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 24, 2016
Nutrition facts label to include added sugars….in 2018. Do niacin, iron and vitamin A cause liver damage? What can I take for carpal tunnel syndrome? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 18, Part 1
June 20, 2016
What supplements do I need to stop before surgery? Could the wrong ingredients in a fruit/veggie powder supplement cause a recurrence of ovarian cancer? My doctors tell me lifestyle had nothing to do with my heart attack--should I believe them? Vitamin deficiencies linked to migraines; Is cranberry juice really effective for UTIs? Doctors continue to over-prescribe antibiotics for respiratory infections; "Early to rise" makes for better eating habits; Exercise promotes muscle repair in older adults. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
June 10, 2016
To optimize health and prevent sarcopenia, the RDA for protein falls short. Here's how much we actually need and where to get it; The importance of magnesium in health and why we're not getting enough of it.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 1, 2016
What do you think of the study that states too much vitamin D weakens legs? Should specific amino acids be taken separately so they don’t compete with each other? What do you think about Super Beta Prostate? What can I do about the Baker's cyst in my left knee? Which type of exercise is best, long marathons or short bursts of intense activity? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 19, 2016
FODMAPs diet becoming more popular for IBS. Low-dose naltrexone for MS. I’m a 62-year-old male, should I take DHEA? Is the preservative in grape juice causing my GERD? In addition to the Salad and Salmon Diet, what supplements should my husband take for gout? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In
May 13, 2016
This is part 2 of last week's episode where Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses vitamin D and chronic disease.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 7, Part 2
May 9, 2016
Long-term multivitamin use linked to fewer heart problems; Strength training helps older adults live longer; How much protein is optimal for exercisers? Are stem cell treatments ready for prime time? Why "Biggest Losers" end up being biggest weight gainers; Do "sin taxes" on sodas work to decrease consumption? Curcumin improves arterial function; Australian blogger who claimed remarkable cancer self-cure admits fraud. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
May 6, 2016
The very important role of vitamin D in relation to chronic disease Part I.