Health Quest Podcast With Steve Lankford

The nutritional products industry is rapidly changing. In some ways it is a victim of its own success. Those who have been in the industry a long time, like me with over 40 years, have wanted good nutrition to become widely accepted. Now that better nutrition is being embraced by a much larger community, we have many new participants in the marketplace, from more consumers, to more mass market and internet access, more product manufacturers, more raw material suppliers and so on. The business of nutrition is changing in ways that are not obvious to the average consumer. In this podcast, I will discuss some of the important issues that I think you should know about. They are issues that affect us now and will shape the future. There is much good to discuss and celebrate in the world of nutrition. There is also the bad to be concerned about and avoided. And the ugly is that which is evil and dishonest. The post 200 – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – My Opinion – Steve Lankford appeared first o

NattokinaseIn this interview, Dr. Holsworth will discuss the origins of nattokinase and the emerging science that reveals the benefits. The basic issue here is that fibrin is the factor in our blood that forms blood clots. Too much fibrin thickens the blood increasing one's risk of cardiovascular disease. Consumption of nattokinase has been shown to enhance fibrinolytic activity leading to reduced fibrin in the blood. Nattokinase has also shown benefits for blood pressure support. Here is a quote from Dr. Holsworth's paper: The post 199 – Nattokinase and Cardiovascular Health – My Interview with Dr. Ralph Holsworth appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

We all want good science to validate the products we use. For the best results follow the science. My guest is Dr. Matthew Budoff. Dr. Budoff has completed 4 clinical studies on Aged Garlic Extract. I have interviewed him after each interview and if you want to follow the evolution of this science, you can listen to all of those interviews here. You can follow Dr. Budoff's journey from skeptic to confident proponent. The science and the results are compelling. The post 198 – Garlic Extract Reverses Heart Disease – My Interview with Dr. Matthew Budoff appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

The average consumer is usually years behind current research. It takes years for a nutrient to emerge into the general awareness. Consider the emergence of probiotics. What is now known by many consumers is that probiotics are beneficial for digestive health . We now know this based on previous research done years, even decades, in the past. In this interview with Jolie Root you are going to learn about some of the current leading edge research with probiotics. The post 197 – A Call for Probiotics – My Interview with Jolie Root appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

Liposomes are basically a nutrient wrapped in a layer of fat (phosphatidylcholine, an important beneficial fat molecule). This is the same way that nutrition is delivered to babies through breast milk. Little fat bubbles fulled with nutrients. Liposomes are sometimes used with drugs to deliver drugs to specific targets in the body. Liposomes are also used to deliver nutrients into the body. Liposomes are better at carrying nutrients into the body and also delivering that nutrient into the cell than powders which make up most tablets and capsules. The phosphatidylcholine part of the liposome is then added as a healthy fat to cell membranes. These are important distinctions that determine how well your supplements are absorbed and utilized. The post 195 – Liposomes for Nutrient Delivery – My Interview with Dr. Emek Blair appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

Why take digestive enzyme supplements? Stomach distress: The typical benefits of enzyme supplementation include reduced digestive distress, increased energy and improved regularity. Soothe Digestive Distress: When undigested foods travel through the intestines they can irritate and potentially damage the sensitive intestinal wall. Increase Energy: Up to 80% of our body’s vital energy is spent on digestion. By aiding the breakdown and absorption of foods, you can free up enormous amounts of energy, increasing physical vitality and enhancing energy levels. The post 194 – Improve Your Digestion with Enzymes – My Interview with Tom Bohager appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

Learn as much as you can about the benefits of probiotics and which strains and potencies have been clinically studied. The next step is to choose a probiotic from a company that has a reputation for quality products. Commit to a product for a long enough period of time for you to evaluate how well it works for you. I'll discuss these issues in this interview with Dr. Jason Mitchell, CEO of Probulin. The post 193 – Probiotics for Dummies (and the rest of us) – My Interview with Jason Mitchell appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

Who couldn't use better brain health. I remember many years ago the conventional wisdom was that you can't do much about your brain health. Another myth presented to us as though it were fact and settled science. Now we know that your brain is very malleable and capable of changing and improving. One of the challenges for consumers is understanding the distinctions between the many nutrients that have shown benefit. What should you try and why? The post 192 – Nutritional Support for Your Brain – My Interview with James LaValle appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

The lowly hemp plant is enjoying new found respect. I am not speaking of marijuana. We are considering it's cousin hemp. Marijuana is psychoactive, hemp is not. Hemp is a plant that has been used for thousands of years. It has provided fibers, seeds and oil for the use of man for all of those years. It has been less that 100 years since hemp was made illegal and now there is renewed interest in hemp products. Our topic of discussion today is CO2 extracted hemp oil. Hemp oil and extracts are made from the stems and leaves of the non-psychoactive plants. The post 191 – The Benefits of Hemp Oil – My Interview with Dr. Cass Ingram appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

C. diff (Clostridium difficile) is a bacterium that causes inflammation of the colon, known as colitis. This is a problem that is on the rise. C. diff is a bacteria seeking an opportunity. It often occurs after someone has been treated with antibiotics for other issues. In this interview, you will learn how Jerry acquired C. diff after antibiotic treatment for diverticulitis. Another friend of mine acquired it after antibiotic use for sinusitis. These are people who had been prescribed antibiotics numerous times for these conditions and these treatments finally led to C. diff infection. This is a cautionary tale. The post 190 – Antibiotic Use Leads to C. diff – My Interview with Jerry Bader appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

The more you understand the importance of NNT (Number Needed to Treat), NNH (Number Needed to Harm), RRR (Relative Risk Reduction) and ARR (Absolute Risk Reduction) the better you can consider the value of the drugs that are recommended to you. If the very best drugs are only effective in 10% to 30% of cases and many drugs are only effective in 2% or less of cases, then it is in your best interested to understand these numbers. The post 189 – A Doctor’s Perspective on NNT – My Interview with Dr. Len Saputo appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

According to Mayo Clinic, nearly 70% of Americans use at least one prescription drug. More than half take two. I find this astounding. How is it that the majority of people need medications. Are we really that sick? This used to puzzle me. How is it that our national health is so poor that three fourths of Americans need medical drug intervention? I think now I have an answer. They don't. Why do I think that? The post 188 – Why Are So Many People on Prescription Medications? – with Steve Lankford appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

Some people experience an increase in LDL cholesterol when taking EPA + DHA fish oil. It is this rise in LDL that has doctors and researchers puzzled. Why is this the case and more importantly how can this outcome be influenced by the nutrients we take. Again, we can look to the science for answers. Researchers wanted to know if either EPA alone or DHA alone as nutritional intervention would provide different results. The research has shown that EPA alone will lower triglycerides without increasing LDL. These effects were seen in several studies and so now there is growing consensus that EPA alone is more appropriate for some. The post 187 – What to Do When Fish Oil Raises LDL Cholesterol – My Interview with Jolie Root appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

Your cartilage is made primarily of collagen. So are your tendons and ligaments. The amount, and condition, of collagen is by far the largest determinant of the health of all three. The material strength and biological properties of articular cartilage depend heavily on its uniquely and extensively cross-linked collagen network. That’s “medical speak” for healthy collagen equals healthy cartilage. In a clinical trial, the active ingredient, choline-stabilized OrthoSilicic Acid (ch-OSA), is proven to generate collagen. With cs-OSA, you can now attack the root cause of joint discomfort – not just mask the symptoms. The post 186 – Clinical Joint Support for Male Athletes – My Interview with Richard Passwater Jr. appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

On Nov. 17, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with other government agencies, today announced the results of a yearlong sweep of dietary supplements to identify potentially unsafe or tainted supplements. The sweep resulted in civil injunctions and criminal actions against 117 various manufacturers and/or distributors of dietary supplements and tainted products falsely marketed as dietary supplements. The post 185 – 117 Supplement Makers Busted by Feds – By Steve Lankford appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview with Dr. Erin Stokes you will learn how specific probiotics can be targeted for specific times of life. Dr. Stokes will discuss several aspects of choosing a probiotic and she will describe the specific Megafood targeted formulas. Choosing a quality probiotic is your first and most important decision. Dr. Stokes will discuss the importance of specific strains that have been clinically studied and evaluated for specific benefits. You will learn how to identify if a formula uses a specific studied strain. The post 184 – Probiotic Are Required at All Stages of Life – My Interview with Dr. Erin Stokes appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

Internationally-recognized research has shown that the patented blend of sterols and sterolins found in Moducare may help to support a healthy and balanced immune system. Supporting immune health is key to the prevention of colds, flu and infections, as well as allergies and painful autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. The post 183 – Balancing Your Immune System – My Interview with Stephen Wicks appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

The interest in probiotics is growing and with good reason. There is extensive and emerging science about the benefits of probiotics and so you should feel confident in adding probiotics to your nutritional program. The question for many is what is the best probiotic? The post 182 – Innovative Probiotic Pearls – My Interview with Dean Morris appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

If you want to learn more about Aged Garlic Extract, you should listen to my interviews with Dr. Matthew Budoff and Dr. Karen Reid. These researchers have done numerous clinical studies that show how AGE lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis. Studies have also reveals that AGE benefits the immune system, healthy cholesterol levels and helps fight candida yeast overgrowth. No other garlic has been studied and shown to have these same properties. In this interview with James LaValle we will discuss Aged Garlic Extract and what you need to know. The post 181 – Aged Garlic Extract has Over 700 Studies – My Interview with James LaValle appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

In this interview with Dr. Parris Kidd you will learn about the benefits of GlyceroPhosphoCholine (GPC) and other brain support nutrients. We now know that the brain is more fluid and malleable than previously thought. Brain structure and function can change and improve. Dr. Kidd describes the benefits of GPC for brain energy. This has important implications for people of all ages. It can be especially meaningful for people recovering from strokes and for older people experiencing memory loss and the dementia of aging. He suggests there may be some benefit for autistic children. The post 180 – GPC Helps Your Brain Work Better – My Interview with Dr. Parris Kidd appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.