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Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 17, Part 1: Sports Bras May 19, 2025

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Analyzing Trump’s plan to roll back soaring drug prices for Americans; Sports bras eliminate bounce but may take a toll on women’s backs; RFK Jr. targets the chemicals in our food; Do Americans really eat more animal protein than any other of the world’s nations? Causes and treatments for pulmonary hypertension.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 17, Part 2: "Poop Pill" May 19, 2025

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Is the “poop pill” a possible treatment for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Pro-mask, pro-lockdown, pro-vax words come back to haunt their authors as Covid response critics appointed to key HHS positions; MAHA influencer Dr. Casey Means replaces original Surgeon General nominee; Rating Trump’s new vaccine czar, oncologist Vinay Prasad; Is Laetrile effective for cancer? If you’re eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, do you still need probiotics? Researchers tap an unusual source for antivenom against deadly snakebites—a snake handler who’s survived multiple poisonings.

Leyla Weighs In: Exploring Our Taste Buds--From Olfactory Insights to Nutrition Connection May 16, 2025

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Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the importance of our taste buds and their crucial role in the sensory experience of eating. She explains how the sense of taste is significantly influenced by the sense of smell and outlines various factors that can impair taste, such as nasal congestion, deficiencies in B vitamins and zinc, reduced saliva production, and the use of certain medications. Leyla also covers how aging and dental appliances can affect taste perception. Additionally, she shares findings from a Brazilian longitudinal study on the correlation between ultra-processed food consumption and increased risks of depression over eight years. Leyla emphasizes the benefits of substituting ultra-processed foods with unprocessed or minimally processed foods to decrease depression incidence.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dr. Hoffman's Vacation Highlights May 15, 2025

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Dr. Hoffman's vacation cruise highlights
Which is better for me, NTFactor or Mitopure?
My A1c went up since taking Crestor. Should I stop taking it?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Sinus Surgery May 15, 2025

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I'm taking Red Yeast Rice, CoQ10, and Metamucil, but my LDL periodically tends to rise. Do I need a statin?
What do you recommend for constipation in a nine-year-old?
What do you recommend for a ten-year-old with seasonal allergies?
What supplements should I take before and after sinus surgery?
What do you know about Dr. Revici?
Any supplement recommendations for gastroparesis?

ENCORE: The Dire Consequences of our Depleted Microbiomes, Part 1 May 13, 2025

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Is the human microbiome an endangered species? Dr. Martin Blaser, author of "Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues," has also been featured in a documentary, The Invisible Extinction, that explores the dire consequences of our depleted microbiomes. Antibiotic overuse, C-sections, lack of breast-feeding, ultra-processed food, lack of exposure to nature, and chlorinated water conspire to deplete our bodies of beneficial bacteria; these imbalances in intestinal flora have profound, far-reaching effects, not just on digestive disorders, but on immunity, metabolism, and brain function. Conditions like insulin resistance, obesity, Parkinson’s Disease, depression and anxiety, and many more have been linked to microbiome deficits. What lessons do stool samples from indigenous peoples offer us? There may be a transgenerational effect of microbiome depletion. Dr. Blaser has gone so far as to advocate a Microbiome Vault to preserve our bacterial heritage. Are fecal transplants and poop pills the answer? “Vaginal seeding”? What role do high-fiber diets play? Are fermented foods beneficial? What about probiotics? Dr. Blaser describes measures we need to take now to recover our microbial diversity.

ENCORE: The Dire Consequences of our Depleted Microbiomes, Part 2 May 13, 2025

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Martin Blaser, author of "Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues."

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 10, Part 1: A Natural Antidote to Hair Graying May 12, 2025

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Neuroprotection is just about pricey moonshot Alzheimer drugs; Green tea, melatonin, quercetin, aerobic exercise tackle brain inflammation; Glyphosate may contribute to Alzheimer’s surge; Supplements to extend sleep; A popular social media influencer makes shady claims about blood pressure supplements; Diet can influence the prognosis of early ovarian cancer; Omega-3s slow biological aging; A natural antidote to hair graying.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 10, Part 2: Novel Non-Addictive Pain Drug May 12, 2025

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Moderate—but not excessive—exercise can curb appetite; When you’re older does your ability to absorb supplements decline? FDA warns against eye drop to change eye color; Are soy supplements safe for breast cancer patients? Most ditch GLP-1 drugs after one year; Some B-complex supplements don’t deliver full suite of B vitamins; Novel non-addictive pain drug approved; Why mosquitoes can bite in mid-winter; Oops—surgeon removes patient’s liver, mistaking it for spleen.

Leyla Weighs In: Innovations in Stem Cell Therapy--A Mitochondrial Breakthrough May 09, 2025

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Revolutionizing Regenerative Medicine: The Power of Mass-Produced Mitochondria: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin explores groundbreaking research on stem cell-based methods to mass-produce human mitochondria, which could revolutionize regenerative and anti-aging medicine. She delves into the science and potential health benefits, discussing how increased mitochondrial production can improve conditions like osteoarthritis, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. Leyla also provides practical advice on ways to enhance mitochondrial health through dietary and supplement strategies, offering listeners actionable steps to boost their health span and lifespan.