Intelligent Medicine

Intelligent Medicine

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

January 2, 2026 23 mins

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 episod...

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  • 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?
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  • 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?
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  • 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
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  • 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?
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  • 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?
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  • 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?
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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...

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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; Brea...

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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 t...

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  • For dark days, get some sun in your eyes
  • The misleading vegan diet twin study
  • A least favorite thing from one of our listeners
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  • What are your thoughts on the efficacy of strontium for bone health?
  • What to you think of HRT for bone health?
  • I have aortic valve stenosis. Is there any alternative to surgery?
  • I have dry eyes after cataract surgery
  • Are there any benefits to Deer Antler for increasing HGH?
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Dr. Jeffrey Bland, founder and president of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute and Big Bold Health, discusses his significant influence on functional medicine and offers a deep dive into the history and benefits of fish oil, including its impact on cardiovascular health, inflammation, and immune system resilience. Dr. Bland elaborates on the necessity of balanced Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, an...

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, founder and president of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute and Big Bold Health.

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The MAHA Initiative and Health Advocacy with Jeffrey Rose, a certified master hypnotherapist and advocate for the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) Initiative. Jeffrey Rose discusses his involvement with RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement, which aims to advance public health and freedom of choice in medicine. The conversation highlights various health reforms, including the benefits of starting school later for teenagers, the f...

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jeffrey Rose, a certified master hypnotherapist and advocate for the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) Initiative.

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Popular media leverage weak study to criticize RFK Jr.’s rethink of standard recommendations for saturated fat avoidance; Poor quality plant-based diets hike cardio risk; A listener complains his lp(a) is going up with age despite his healthy diet, lifestyle; Scientists pinpoint cocoa ingredient that slows aging; Berry proanthocyanidins preserve brain power; Tattooing may promote inflammation, undermine immunity.

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Country singer Jellyroll dishes on his triple-digit weight loss odyssey; DGL for GERD—will it raise blood pressure? CBD curbs aggression in dogs; Hundreds of environmental chemicals may imbalance our microbiomes; ADHD isn’t just a malady—it may impart unrecognized superpowers; The evolutionary mismatch between our ancient genes and modern artificial environments; Could napping improve cognitive function? Heart attacks, lun...

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The Benefits of Matcha for Women in Menopause: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the potential benefits of matcha for women going through menopause. She explains how matcha, a finely ground green tea powder, offers higher concentrations of antioxidants, amino acids, and phytonutrients compared to regular green tea. These properties can help support cognitive function, mood stabilization, cardiovascular health, and weight...

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  • The benefits of sauna and sunlight during winter months
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis in autism treatment
  • What are good supplements to take for HPV virus?
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