

Intelligent Medicine
Dr. Ronald Hoffman
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.
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Jan 2, 2026 • 24min
ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Breaking Down Fatty Liver Myths and Olive Oil Facts
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 reverse the disease. The episode also covers the prevalence of fake extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on the market, ways to identify authentic olive oil, and the importance of choosing quality over mass-produced options.

Jan 1, 2026 • 34min
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Aging
Consequences of weight loss with weight loss drugs...Enter myostatin inhibitor drugsMy latest HgbA1c is 5.9, and I'm doing everything right. What gives?I'm approaching 80. Could you discuss aging?

Jan 1, 2026 • 31min
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: A Treatment for Warts
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?

Dec 31, 2025 • 31min
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Holiday Stress
Holiday Stress tops tax season stressWhat would Dr. Hoffman say?Is berberine truly efficacious?My doctor recommends I drink alcohol to reduce stress and improve circulation

Dec 31, 2025 • 31min
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Thiamine for Parkinson's?
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 issuesCan you help my granddaughter with guttate psoriasis?

Dec 30, 2025 • 32min
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Holiday Season in NYC
The Holiday Season in NYCPeanut allergies cause and effectWhich 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?

Dec 30, 2025 • 28min
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Reducing Coronary Plaque
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?

Dec 29, 2025 • 43min
ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 27, Part 1: French Fries' Diabetes Risk
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, when you substitute with lard; As doctors get more aggressive treating blood pressure, how to minimize medication side effects; New study shows beetroot juice can lower BP by 7 points.

Dec 29, 2025 • 44min
ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 27, Part 2: Breakthroughs in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
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 bring about this miracle; Breakthroughs in rheumatoid arthritis treatment.

Dec 26, 2025 • 23min
ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In With an Essential Guide for Navigating Supplements
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 provides guidance on how to adjust dosages for optimal results. Emphasis is placed on the benefits of pharmaceutical-grade supplements available on Fullscript and the necessity of regular blood tests to fine-tune supplementation.


