Citrulline: Does It Work?

Citrulline: Does It Work?

by | Jul 15, 2020 | Supplements

I had a patient who was talking about citrulline for various needs, one of which is erectile dysfunction. But what is citrulline? Why is it used? Where did it come from? How does it work? Citrulline, arginine, and nitric oxide Citrulline (also L-citrulline) is a...
Juice Plus: Fruit & Veggies in a Pill or MLM Scam

Juice Plus: Fruit & Veggies in a Pill or MLM Scam

by | Jul 10, 2020 | Supplements

I’m in prevention, and because I’m clear that the literature supports some supplements, I get a lot of questions about supplements. So in 2017, I did a video on Juice Plus. A couple of my patients have asked me about it, and the common questions that came up were, “Is...
Coconut Oil: Myth, Miracle, or Risk?

Coconut Oil: Myth, Miracle, or Risk?

by | Jul 1, 2020 | Supplements

In July 2017, the American Heart Association (AHA) published “Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association.” In that report, AHA unequivocally stated that it does not recommend coconut oil. However,...

Berberine vs. Metformin

by | Jun 26, 2020 | Prediabetes & Diabetes, Supplements

Berberine has been used in China for a long time. Its usage was as an over-the-counter remedy for bacterial diarrhea. Recently, it has been discovered to have a significant impact on blood glucose levels. How significant? Can berberine replace metformin?  Berberine...