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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Kari Leibowitz, health psychologist and author of " How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days ," about winter survival strategies.

Unlocking Mitochondrial Health: Exploring Urolithin A and Mitochondria-Boosting Supplements with Dr. Brad Currier, a senior scientist and manager of clinical trials at Timeline , a Swiss biotech company known for their product MitoPure. The conversation delves into a unique compound, Urolithin A, which is derived from pomegranates and identified as a key activator of mitophagy—the cellular process...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Brad Currier, a senior scientist and manager of clinical trials at Timeline , a Swiss biotech company known for their product MitoPure.

Applauding a long-overdue change to the broken Food Pyramid; Vitamin C enhances skin health, protects against environmental pollutants; FDA green lights testosterone replacement; Does CoQ10 protect against statin muscle damage? The story of America’s first vitamin pioneer; Millions of America’s seniors take 8 or more prescription drugs simultaneously. 

MAHA derailed by federal policies that allow harmful chemicals to proliferate; 25 years later, a study that exonerated glyphosate has been retracted due to undue influence from Monsanto; Judge blocks W. Virginia artificial food dye and additive ban; New refined criteria would raise US obesity rate to nearly 70%; FDA approves electrical stimulation headset as safe and effective for home-use to trea...

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the crucial importance of Omega-3 fats, particularly emphasizing their role in mental and heart health. She highlights a recent UK Biobank study demonstrating that higher Omega-3 levels are linked to a significantly lower risk of self-harm and suicidal ideation. Additionally, another study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that elevated Om...

Top stories of 2025 Does the use of statins lead to muscle loss? I have mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation. Should I increase my supplement dosages?

Could you discuss GABA for insomnia and sleep support?  Are there long-term health benefits? What impact does a cocktail of pharmaceutical drugs have on the microbiome? Can I take more than 2 daily doses of Dr. Ohira's probiotics? Which is the correct estrogen to take in HRT?  Estriol or estradiol? In light of the recent EPA proposal to double permissible formaldehyde emissions, how does this jibe...

Innovative Approaches to Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Heather Zwickey, Vice President of Research and Academic Excellence, Provost, and Professor of Immunology at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), and author of " Eating Better for Parkinson’s: A Nutritional Starter Guide ." She delves into innovative treatments for Parkinson's disease, including the role of diet, particularly a k...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Heather Zwickey, Vice President of Research and Academic Excellence, Provost, and Professor of Immunology at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM).

Understanding and Treating Complex Illnesses with Dr. Neil Nathan, author of “ Toxic 2nd Edition: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness .” Dr. Nathan shares his expertise on the multifaceted nature of chronic illnesses, which often defy simple categorization and may be misdiagnosed as psychiatric issues. The discussion c...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Neil Nathan, author of “ Toxic 2nd Edition: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness .”

The advent of artificial light is obliterating women’s moon-driven menstrual cycle rhythms; When the triple whammy of cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration strikes; Why can systolic blood pressure spike erratically? Are wrist and finger wearables for blood pressure ready for prime time? Nearly half of drivers killed in crashes have THC in their blood; Drinking bottled water causes surge in...

Examining the claim that cabbage family vegetables are bad for the thyroid; Walmart announces sweeping move to reformulate its products without synthetic dyes, sketchy additives; Under Congressional questioning, Google admits to censoring contrary narratives on YouTube during Covid; Children garner psychological benefits from grandparent time; J&J fined nearly $1 billion in landmark talc baby...

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the renaming of fatty liver disease to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (M-A-S-L-D) to reduce stigma and improve diagnosis. Dr. Mary Ella's efforts at the University of Chicago Medicine highlight how this change aids in better patient identification and treatment. Leyla emphasizes lifestyle changes like a low-carb diet to manage and rever...

Consequences of weight loss with weight loss drugs... Enter myostatin inhibitor drugs My latest HgbA1c is 5.9, and I'm doing everything right. What gives? I'm approaching 80. Could you discuss aging?

What are your thoughts on Alpha-ketoglutarate for healthy aging? A treatment for warts? Am I destined to develop diabetes given my strong family history of diabetes and high blood pressure?

Holiday Stress tops tax season stress What would Dr. Hoffman say? Is berberine truly efficacious? My doctor recommends I drink alcohol to reduce stress and improve circulation

What do you think of thiamine as a treatment for Parkinson's? Is there a natural thyroid medicine you recommend that is not pork-derived? Please discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and cardiology issues Can you help my granddaughter with guttate psoriasis?

The Holiday Season in NYC Peanut allergies cause and effect Which calcium supplements can I take if I'm allergic to cow protein? Can my husband take saw palmetto in lieu of his prostate medications? What do you think of traction to help bulging discs? What is your take on green powder supplements?

What do you think of serrapeptase for reducing coronary plaque? We were told to get a TDAP vaccine or we wouldn't be able to see our new grandchild for 8 weeks! Do I have lupus? Which supplements tend to reduce negative effects of X-rays?

RFK Jr. issues sharpest ultimatum yet to medical schools: “Start teaching nutrition now or face penalties!” Fast-food outlets continue to abound in teaching hospitals; Once serious causes of flank pain are ruled out, patients are often left to fend for themselves; Potatoes don’t increase risk of diabetes—unless you eat French fries; Deep-frying in seed oils can yield harmful byproducts—but so, too...

For weight loss, complete avoidance of ultra-processed foods outperforms mere “healthy diet” comprising minimally-processed items; Research fraud undermines anti-dementia drug pipeline; Comprehensive lifestyle modification program scores against cognitive decline; Women’s brains especially vulnerable to Omega-3 deficiencies; Bible says “Lame shall walk again” and 21st century science may soon brin...

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin details key aspects of supplement use and addresses frequently asked questions. Topics include the importance of targeted supplementation, the rationale behind personalized dosages, best practices for starting new supplements, and managing common issues like nausea and bright yellow urine. Leyla also explains why some supplements may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and...

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