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Can you please discuss the xylitol and cardiovascular risk study? Do I have to stop using xylitol spray, mouthwash and gum now? What about DGL?; I've been diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation. What do you think of Pulsed Field Ablation?; I have Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy. What would you recommend?; I'm 5' 2" and 185 lbs. Would I benefit from Calocurb?

What do you think of IV drip lounges? When would I use them? Do I need a doctor's prescription?; What supplements can I take to lower HS-CRP?; Is appetite physical or mental? It seems a lot of times I'm not hungry but I can't control my eating; How do you know if your GERD is from too much or too little stomach acid?

Dr. Alan Gaby comments on bias against nutritional supplements. He recently penned an op-ed entitled “They’re telling us that nutritional supplements are a waste of money”. He is the author of the textbook “Nutritional Medicine” which contains thousands of references to studies substantiating the benefits of supplements. Is there collusion between the pharmaceutical industry, government regulators, politicians, and compliant media to rein in the supplement industry? Why has the press uncritically focussed on the alleged harms of supplements? What’s wrong with studies claiming lack of efficacy of multivitamins, fish oil, and vitamin D? Dr. Gaby takes an even-handed approach, citing instances of over-arching claims about nutrients; he urges “humility” and scientific rigor in nutrition science, and decries the missed opportunity for study of the promising roles of diet, lifestyle, and nutraceuticals afforded by our quest for measures to control the pandemic.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Alan Gaby, author of the textbook “Nutritional Medicine."

Dr. Cate Shanahan, author of “Dark Calories: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Can Get It Back,” details the controversy surrounding vegetable oils, arguing they are harmful and contribute to a host of health issues. She elaborates on her scientific findings and personal journey that led her to this conclusion. The conversation covers the historical promotion of vegetable oils by organizations like the American Heart Association, which Dr. Shanahan claims was based on unfounded evidence. They also discuss the prevalence of these oils in our diet, their impact on obesity and metabolic syndrome, and their role in oxidative stress and inflammation. The episode provides practical advice on eliminating harmful oils from one's diet and highlights healthier alternatives.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Cate Shanahan, Scientist, family physician, and author of "DARK CALORIES: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Get It Back."

The seed oil controversy—toxic poison or harmless bystander? Is my medication raising my blood sugar? Mulberry extract vs. diabetes; Amarasate—a natural GLP-1 enhancer that can curb cravings, reduce appetite.

New study shows Ozempic associated with need for anti-depressants; When antibiotics aren’t enough—strategies for treating prostatitis; Do genes increase likelihood of autoimmune disorders? Can gene profiles guide medical nutrition therapy? Election year copouts—is the White House courting Black and youth voters by rescinding bans on menthol cigarettes and Juul vapes? How a former Surgeon General found himself stuck with a $10,000 bill for a short ER visit.

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin delves into the Microbiome Theory of Aging as outlined in Dr. Ross Pelton's article from the Integrative Medicine Clinician's Journal. The series explores the connection between gut health, dysbiosis, and aging, highlighting the role of dietary fibers and polyphenols in feeding probiotic bacteria to produce beneficial postbiotic metabolites. It also discusses zonulin's role in intestinal permeability, the negative impacts of the standard American diet on microbiome health, and the importance of a diverse plant-based diet for nurturing a healthy microbiome. Additionally, the episode critiques the efficacy of commercial probiotics versus the benefits of postbiotics and introduces postbiotic metabolites as an emerging, effective approach to improving gut health and overall wellness.

New guidelines for vitamin D recommendations per the Endocrine Society defy personalized medicine; Highlights from the Institute for Functional Medicine and American Nutrition Association meetings: Protein Power, and are new weight loss drugs a panacea?; Where can I find Wobenzyme? Any substitutes?; Does freezing bananas and cooling rice result in resistant starch?