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Intelligent Medicine with Dr. Ronald Hoffman | The Best of High Tech Medicine and Alternative Modalities

Dr. Ronald Hoffman | Pioneering Complementary Medicine Practitioner
Alzheimer's Disease
Nutrition
Johnson & Johnson
Urolithin A
Covid-19
Cholesterol
Sleep
Mitopure
Aging
Nitric Oxide
Magnesium
Baby Powder
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Gut Microbiome
Statins
Mitochondria
Vitamin D
Ultra-Processed Foods
Risperdal
Exercise

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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Ever more powerful weight loss drugs are on the launchpad as FDA issues warnings about bootleg versions—and potential hazards of drastic weight loss to seniors and those with eating disorders; Botched Tennessee execution—how can that happen? Immune s... more

Do you have to worry about too much vitamin A from supplements? Urolithin A scores against a common form of heart failure; Most blood tests don’t require fasting; The health scourge of E-bikes; Slashing sugar before antibiotics reduces harms to micro... more

Time-Restricted Eating Study: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin details a Johns Hopkins Medicine study (published July 27 in Obesity) on time-restricted eating (TRE), a form of intermittent fasting that limits eating to a consistent 8–10 hour daily window, i... more

• The benefits of kimchi for detoxing microplastics

• What do you recommend my husband take to recover from Bell's Palsy?  

• Follow-up on coronary artery inflammation question

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sara Reardon
Board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist and author of FLOORED
Episode: ENCORE: Beyond Kegels: Comprehensive Pelvic Health with Dr. Sara Reardon, Part 1
Nate Wood
Professor and inaugural director of Culinary Medicine at Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Culinary Medicine in Focus: Teaching Tomorrow's Doctors Nutrition, Part 1
Dr. Nate Wood
Professor of Culinary Medicine at Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine (Culinary Medicine program)
Episode: Culinary Medicine in Focus: Teaching Tomorrow's Doctors Nutrition, Part 2
Rob Rountree
MD and Medical Director of Boulder WellCare, faculty at Institute for Functional Medicine
Boulder WellCare; Institute for Functional Medicine
Episode: A Comprehensive Look at Immunity and Supplementation, Part 1
Robert Rountree
Immune science expert and educator at the Institute for Functional Medicine
Institute for Functional Medicine
Episode: A Comprehensive Look at Immunity and Supplementation, Part 2
Gardiner Harris
Investigative reporter and author of No More Tears, The Dark Secrets of Johnson and Johnson
Episode: ENCORE: From Baby Powder to Big Pharma: The Dark Legacy of Johnson & Johnson, Part 2
Dr. Sharon Bergquist
Award-winning physician and author of The Stress Paradox
Episode: ENCORE: Turning Stress into Strength, Part 2
Dr. Chris Warren
Professor of History at Brooklyn College, author of 'Starved for Light'
Brooklyn College, City University of New York
Episode: ENCORE: Vitamin D: How Rickets Shaped Nutritional Science, Part 1
Professor Chris Warren
Author of 'Starved for Light, The Long Shadow of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency'
Brooklyn College
Episode: ENCORE: Vitamin D: How Rickets Shaped Nutritional Science, Part 2

Host

Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Host of Intelligent Medicine and longtime practitioner in integrative health.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 266 ratings
  • Too many ads!

    Why so many ads?! Still like the show and content, but when you headline stiff person syndrome I expect to hear something a little more in depth besides that it’s a rare disease.

    Stop with the teaser headlines please.

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    Utility Bee
    United States2 years ago
  • Throws out information without sources

    Twins study: very poorly reviewed. Sounds like an infomercial.

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    Cheitkamp
    United States3 years ago
  • Going down the hill

    This was once a show that was more real info with some science backing, Now off the rails And fringe Too bad. This episode on neurodegenerative toxins is sooo weak; she is just reading some statements but really offering nothing to substantiate. It is really in the end telling us nothing of value…the show also just pushes its own supplements

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    Peter Ahl
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic info about movement for seniors

    Just listened to the 2-part interview with Movement for Life creator Hedy and I’m so inspired to share it with my senior parents. It’s wonderful to hear about exercise for seniors that’s so accessible and life affirming. Such great info in there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ariel A K
    United States3 years ago
  • The Best in both Conventional and Complimentary Medicine Doctor

    I've been listening to Dr. Hoffman for decades because he is a trusted source for both conventional and complimentary medicine. He is a true GEM for the reason that he tells it like it really is, not just from his own opinion but always based on facts. I can always count on looking to him for the latest information on what the truth is concernning the latest studies on things, but he will bring out all the truth, actual data or additional studies so that we can get the real story and not just a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    big fat zero 2.0
    United States4 years ago

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Most guests deliver practical health tips grounded in science.
Some episodes prompt sponsor-heavy reads that can feel promotional to some listeners.
Listeners appreciate a blend of conventional and alternative health perspectives.
Prolific guest schedule provides depth and variety across topics.

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Talking Points

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How’s Your Cholesterol Level? Why Your LDL Numbers May Not Tell the Whole Story, Part 2
Q: What are other things we can do that have an impact on cholesterol besides drugs and aged garlic extract?
Nutritional strategies like plant sterol esters, red yeast rice, and lipid‑lowering approaches such as cholesterol binders can reduce LDL or modulate lipids, paired with stress management, sleep optimization, and consideration of GLP‑1‑related therapies when appropriate.
Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 12, Part 1: Are vegans hotter than meat eaters?
Q: What should a listener do if they experience persistent abdominal pain when there's a concern about serious conditions?
Seek a physical exam, blood tests, and imaging to narrow down the possibilities, recognizing that initial pain signals can be non-specific and a proper diagnosis is essential.
Microbiome Basics: How Pre-, Pro-, and Postbiotics Support Health, Part 1
Q: What makes postbiotics different from probiotics, and how do they influence GLP-1 and weight regulation?
Postbiotic metabolites are the compounds produced by gut bacteria when they digest and process foods; they help regulate GLP-1 production, which in turn modulates hunger signals and metabolism, contributing to weight regulation especially when dysbiosis is present.
Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: The Coronary Artery Inflammation Controversy
Q: Dennis asks about The Coronary Artery Inflammation Controversy and how large outcome trials based on surrogate metrics failed.
The hosts explain that traditional risk factors like LP little a and CRP are important, but lowering a surrogate marker does not always reduce clinical events, suggesting the need to address deeper drivers and consider holistic strategies.
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: AI and The Future of Medicine
Q: What are the alternatives for someone told they have high blood pressure who wants to avoid medication?
The respondent outlines that lifestyle changes—weight loss of 5-7%, dietary adjustments reducing refined carbs and improving potassium intake—can substantially impact blood pressure, and that some patients may still need medication depending on individual factors. They also highlight monitoring blood pressure accurately at home to distinguish white-coat effects and emphasize personalized management and potential use of medications tailored to the patient.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends conventional medicine with integrative, high-tech wellness discussions, featuring a physician-host who steers conversations across genetics, neuroscience, nutrition, sleep, and longevity. Guests typically include clinicians, researchers, and health authors who offer practical insights on how lifestyle choices, supplements, and emerging diagnostics intersect with disease prevention and aging. Notable strengths include a history of long-running host expertise, a steady stream of expert guests, and sponsor-supported discussions that connect science to real-world health decisions. Potential listeners include health professionals, wellness enthusiasts, and people curious about bridging mainstream medicine with lifestyle-based op... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Dr. Sara Reardon
2. Nate Wood
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