#484 Hotcakes: Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Physical Performance, Gabapentin and Falls, Gepotidacin for UTI, and Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss

#484 Hotcakes: Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Physical Performance, Gabapentin and Falls, Gepotidacin for UTI, and Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss

Author: The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast May 26, 2025 Duration: 59:16
Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on the effect of vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids on physical performance, gabapentin and falls, gepotidacin for uncomplicated UTI, and intermittent fasting for weight loss. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), special guest Laura Glick (@LauraRGlick) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).

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Credits

  • Written and Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
  • Cover Art: Rahul Ganatra MD, FACP
  • Reviewer: Sai S Achi, MD,MBA,FACP
  • Technical Production: Pod Paste
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Show Segments

  • Intro, disclaimer
  • Vitamin D3 vs omega-3 fatty acids and physical performance
  • Gabapentin vs duloxetine and risk of falls
  • Gepotidacin vs nitrofurantoin for uncomplicated UTI
  • Intermittent fasting vs daily calorie restriction for weight loss
  • Outro

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