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Intelligent Medicine | The Best of High Tech Medicine and Alternative Modalities

Intelligent Medicine | The Best of High Tech Medicine and Alternative Modalities

Dr. Ronald Hoffman | Pioneering Complementary Medicine Practitioner 1020 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Pioneering complementary medicine practitioner Dr. Ronald Hoffman takes a cutting-edge approach to health, wellness, and aging. He covers both conventional and alternative modalities, as well as nutrition, exercise, and supplements.

Episodes

Leyla Weighs In: Morning Coffee and Supplements--What Not to Mix
Leyla Weighs In: Morning Coffee and Supplements--What Not to Mix Aug 21, 2026 1345 Supplements and Morning Coffee: Timing Iron, Zinc, Calcium, B Vitamins, and Vitamin D: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin explains that coffee (and tea) can interfere with nutrient absorption and digestion, so certain supplements shouldn’t be taken with morning coffee. Coffee’s tannins and polyphenols can significantly reduce non-heme iron absorption (decaf doesn’t prevent this), and similar bindi
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: At Home Prostate Tests
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: At Home Prostate Tests Aug 20, 2026 2031 An example of another bad 'scientific' studyWhat do you think of the new at-home prostate test?My calcium score has increased over the years. Am I taking enough Vitamin K? Too much?
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Heating Pad for Pain
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Heating Pad for Pain Aug 20, 2026 2045 A case study in high cholesterolHow can I lower my Apolipoprotein B? My husband's A1c went up after taking a statin for 5 months. Help!Can you recommend a good foot cream?Using a heating pad for pain — a listener's success storyHow long of a break should I take from my supplement regimen?
Your Ultimate Guide to Magnesium: Facts, Benefits, and Solutions, Part 1
Your Ultimate Guide to Magnesium: Facts, Benefits, and Solutions, Part 1 Aug 19, 2026 1388 Natalie Ochoa, president of Jigsaw Health, details widespread magnesium insufficiency and why it occurs (soil depletion, low plant intake/processed foods, stress-related loss, aging, and medication effects including diuretics and proton pump inhibitors). They discuss the poor reliability of standard serum magnesium testing, the limitations of RBC magnesium testing, and using symptoms such
Your Ultimate Guide to Magnesium: Facts, Benefits, and Solutions, Part 2
Your Ultimate Guide to Magnesium: Facts, Benefits, and Solutions, Part 2 Aug 19, 2026 1166 Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Natalie Ochoa, president of Jigsaw Health.
Caffeinated Insights: New Findings in Heart Health, Part 1
Caffeinated Insights: New Findings in Heart Health, Part 1 Aug 18, 2026 1719 Cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr. Gregory Marcus, chair of the American Heart Association scientific statement writing group, reveals evidence on coffee/caffeine and cardiovascular health. He discusses how earlier assumptions that caffeine triggers arrhythmias are complicated by genetics, individual risk factors, and mostly observational research. Marcus reviews randomized and obse
Caffeinated Insights: New Findings in Heart Health, Part 2
Caffeinated Insights: New Findings in Heart Health, Part 2 Aug 18, 2026 2067 Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr. Gregory Marcus, chair of the American Heart Association scientific statement writing group.
Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 15, Part 1: Avocado Oil
Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 15, Part 1: Avocado Oil Aug 17, 2026 2095 Most mayos, salad dressings and chips “made with 100% avocado oil” fail test; Borderline cholesterol—will a coronary calcium scan help decide whether a statin is warranted? Aged Garlic Extract for blood pressure; Immune benefits of BWH Beta Glucan. 
Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 15, Part 2: That Fishy Smell
Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 15, Part 2: That Fishy Smell Aug 17, 2026 2125 Low-fat dairy shown to confer no weight, cholesterol benefits over full-fat dairy; FDA and USDA to define ultra-processed foods for first time—but what are they really? Newly discovered tick-borne Bourbon virus can be fatal—but is it more pervasive than we think? Thorne supplement maker—sold 3 years ago for $700 million—acquired by Procter & Gamble for $3.8 billion. Those dark skin bl
Leyla Weighs In: Genetic Mutations and Health Impacts
Leyla Weighs In: Genetic Mutations and Health Impacts Aug 14, 2026 1306 Managing High Homocysteine with MTHFR Variants and the Role of Vitamin C in Brain Aging: Registered dietitian nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses MTHFR genetic variants (C677T and A1298C), their links to impaired methylation, homocysteine, SAMe, mood issues, migraines, vitamin deficiencies, and pregnancy complications, noting many people are asymptomatic and some feel worse on methylated
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The New Vaccine Schedule Recommendations
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The New Vaccine Schedule Recommendations Aug 13, 2026 1918 The new vaccine schedule recommendationsMy urologist is giving me grief that my vitamin D level is too highWhich nattokinase do you recommend to treat long covid?Is the vitamin K in your bone protocol different from the heart protocol?What about methylated B vitamins for brain vs. heart health?
Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Is taking Bergamot for cholesterol really effective?
Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Is taking Bergamot for cholesterol really effective? Aug 13, 2026 2354 What are your thoughts on Cleveland Clinic's assessment of fish oil supplements?If I want to go on your sleep protocol, should I order all of the supplements or choose one?Do you still recommend individual assessments to determine natural treatments for anxiety and depression?Is taking Bergamot for cholesterol really effective?

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