ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Gut Bacteria and Cholesterol

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the impact of ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption on sperm quality, referencing a study from the journal Human Reproduction. Findings indicate higher UPF intake is linked to lower sperm count, concentration, and motility in Spanish men. Leyla also explores a study on the effects of a lifelong vegetarian diet on male fertility in Loma Linda's Blue Zone population. She emphasizes that ultra processed foods and higher body mass index (BMI) correlate with deteriorating sperm quality, suggesting whole foods as a healthier dietary choice to improve fertility.

Food company executive commits cannibalism; New face mask can diagnose respiratory viruses; Study identifies gut bacteria that regulate cholesterol; Does functional medicine offer any appreciable help in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis?; What do you think of magnesium spray versus taking an oral magnesium supplement?

Save our Supplements!; What is the lowdown on iodized salt? Do we really need it?; Is salt making me fat?; A recent chest CT scan shows that my thyroid gland is atrophic. What does this mean?; What are your thoughts on stem cell therapy?

Alex Lubarsky, the founder of Science Of Human Optimization, Inc. and author of “YOUTHFUL LONGEVITY: Why Living to 100 Vibrant, Productive, and Fulfilling Years is Your Birthright, and Mandate,” shares his personal story of how overcoming a medical challenge through natural modalities led him to become a key influencer in the field of integrative medicine. We discuss a recent Senate Roundtable: “End the Chronic Disease Epidemic,” featuring RFK Jr., Casey and Calley Means, and Dr. Marty Makary. Alex attended the meeting, and shares his impressions. He expresses his disappointment with the virtual news blackout of the event by the mainstream media; critics of integrative medicine were quick to label it “disinformation” and called for a crackdown. How can we bridge the partisan gap that creates battle lines around the rational project of making America healthy again?

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Alex Lubarsky, founder of Science Of Human Optimization, Inc. and author of “YOUTHFUL LONGEVITY: Why Living to 100 Vibrant, Productive, and Fulfilling Years is Your Birthright, and Mandate.”

Dr. Jenny Powers, co-author of “On the Origin of Being,” details the fascinating connections between evolutionary biology and modern health. She explores how our ancestral diets, lifestyles, and social structures can provide valuable insights into improving our current health and wellness. Topics include the evolutionary basis of diet, the importance of sleep and circadian rhythms, the role of grandparents, and the pitfalls of modern food and environmental toxins. The conversation delves into how we can apply lessons from our hunter-gatherer ancestors to address contemporary health issues.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jenny Powers, co-author of “On the Origin of Being: Understanding the Science of Evolution to Enhance Your Quality of Life.”

Milestone Senate round table on harnessing natural therapies to address U.S. chronic disease crisis—but mainstream media ignores and skeptics rail; Rating Epidermal growth factor (EGF), the new ingredient in anti-aging skin products; former NYC Covid Czar attended sex parties and private dance events during lockdown he enforced; A Harvard med student ate over 700 eggs in a month—what was his cholesterol? Severe obesity rises in US; death rates rise in the U.S.—and it’s not about Covid; numbness in toes—what are possible causes?

Should you take statins even if your LDL is low? Medicare approves coverage for weight loss injections—but millions may be eligible, at a cost of tens of billions; Senator Bernie Sanders confronts CEO of Novo Nordisk: “40,000 die every year because your shots are too expensive!” Yo-yo dieting may accelerate heart disease; Why is belly fat so hard to shed when you get older? How—or whether—to treat silent reflux; Inadequate hydration associated with higher risk of dying—what level of fluid intake do men and women need? Tua Tagovailoa 3rd concussion puts him on injured reserve; One in three ex-NFL players believe they have CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy); Running back Derrick Henry’s quarter million dollar per year health regimen.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses dietary strategies for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She compares the traditional low FODMAP diet with a recent study advocating a low sugar and starch diet, highlighting the effectiveness of both approaches in alleviating IBS symptoms. Leyla provides detailed information on which foods to avoid and which to consume on a low FODMAP diet and stresses that while both diets can significantly improve IBS symptoms, they are not intended to be long-term solutions. The episode offers insights into how dietary changes, along with botanical supplements, can help relieve IBS-related issues such as bloating, gas, and altered bowel habits.