Vitamin D

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 15, 2018
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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 3, Part 2
November 5, 2018
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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 31, 2018
My mother has a high CRP, fever, and water accumulating around her heart. Why is this happening?; My son and his wife are expecting! What are your supplement recommendations for pregnancy?; I think N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG) works better than L-glutamine for food sensitivities; Can vitamin K be taken at the same time as vitamin D?; What is your opinion of dental implants? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 24, 2018
What do you think of flu shots for the masses as most doctors recommend? Wouldn't it be better for most people to maintain higher blood levels of vitamin D?; I'm a 44-year-old female with Lynch syndrome. Is it necessary to have my ovaries removed?; I've experienced lowered blood pressure with just 250 mg of nicotinamide riboside. Is this common?; I would like to try CBD oil for anxiety but I'm currently taking Plavix. Any interaction I should be concerned about? Click HERE for part 1.

A Revolution In Our Understanding of Vitamin D, Part 1
October 11, 2018
The latest installment in our free-ranging discussions about vitamin D with Dr. John Cannell, founder and CEO of the Vitamin D Research Council. The “elephant in the room”: skeptics have lately pushed back on the efficacy of vitamin D and impugned the motives of top vitamin D researcher Michael Holick MD. Sounds “too good to be true”—-how could vitamin D be so beneficial for such a myriad of conditions? What are the autoimmune benefits of vitamin D? What are the latest findings linking low D levels to breast cancer risk? Is oral vitamin D supplementation equivalent to getting it the natural way—via the sun? What are optimal levels of D? Why is it that individuals require such different levels of supplementation? What about D in pregnancy? For athletic performance? For fending off colds and flus? For diabetes? For autism? Are certain formulations of D superior to others? Click HERE for part 2.

A Revolution In Our Understanding of Vitamin D, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. John Cannell, founder and CEO of the Vitamin D Research Council. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 29, Part 2
October 1, 2018
A caller claims his blood pressure meds make his tinnitus worse; Even mild physical activity rapidly boosts memory; Vitamin D deficiency associated with shrinkage of brain’s memory center; Dairy—even high-fat versions—lowers risk of heart disease and all-cause mortality; Skin cancer treatment and prevention options; New study confirms the anti-inflammatory effects of fruits and vegetables; Walnuts slash cardio risk, don’t cause weight gain; Heavy metal toxicity—with aluminum, mercury, arsenic, cadmium and lead—implicated in autism; Time-restricted feeding (TRF) can override unhealthy circadian rhythm disruption. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 22, Part 2
September 24, 2018
Moms-to-be can prevent kids’ Type 1 diabetes by restricting gluten; Are gluten-free communion wafers ready for prime time? Vitamin D lowers inflammation in diabetes; Splenda hikes insulin resistance; Gut fungal infections—promoted by antibiotics—worsen asthma symptoms; Dealing with overactive adrenals. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 1, Part 1
September 3, 2018
Listeners respond to my “24 Ways to Transform Our Healthcare System”; Oncologists to study keto diet as way of augmenting chemo efficacy for cancer; Vitamin D may help alleviate overactive bladder; Brain stimulation to reduce aggressive behavior (shades of Clockwork Orange?); New Alzheimer’s drug breakthrough—or another flash in the pan? A caller wonders if a recent tick bite could be the cause of a new allergy to meat products; Are any supplements helpful for diverticulosis? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 30, Part 2
July 2, 2018
Does a Mediterranean diet have to exclude red meat to be healthy? Natural alternatives for anxiety; Headlines proclaim saturated fat causes PTSD—Really? Flight attendants at higher risk for all types of cancer; A doctor claims too much vitamin D weakens bones, can cause death—True? Higher vitamin D associated with lower rates of breast cancer; Just 23% of adults meet US exercise guidelines; An over-the-counter dietary supplement improves muscle strength in muscular dystrophy. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.