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Leyla Weighs In: The dangers of very low cholesterol
Cholesterol is not a foe in and of itself. Here’s why: Cholesterol is a necessary substance in our bodies. It’s part of all of our cell membranes—the phospholipid membrane. As much as 80 percent of cholesterol is…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health
Emotional wellness: A supporting role for dietary supplements.*
Surveys reveal mood problems are surging in prevalence. In this detailed discussion from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance, you’ll learn about the role several familiar nutraceuticals may play for emotional wellness—plus a roll-out of a…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Sponsored Stress Supplements
NYC Mayor Adams’ misguided hospital diet “reforms”
Last week, New York City’s government website NYC.gov triumphantly announced: “Mayor Adams, NYC Health and Hospitals CEO Katz, Announce Successful Rollout and Expansion of Plant-Based Meals as Default Option for Patients in NYC Public Hospitals” A default option means…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies
Leyla Weighs In: Are we destined to lose muscle mass as we age?
Sarcopenia is the loss of lean body mass, especially with advancing age. Think frailty. Indeed, physically inactive people can lose between three to five percent lean body mass every year—starting as young as age 30! Current recommendations…read more
Categories:Aging Exercise Muscle and Bone Health
Nitric oxide boasts critical impact on cardiovascular and sexual health
As we age, our natural production of nitric oxide (NO) goes down. This has a critical impact on functions that rely on the vasodilation properties of nitric oxide, like cardiovascular and sexual health. To successfully support the…read more
Categories:Heart Health Men’s Health Sexual Health Sponsored Supplements
Nutrition for strength and endurance
Is there evidence that certain diet regimens or supplements enhance athletic performance? There’s an entire field—Sports Nutrition—that banks on that supposition. Are the claims for various muscle-building products legit? A recent review by the International Society of Sports…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition Supplements
Ask Leyla: What is “lean diabetes”?
Q: I’m 75 years old and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I’m skinny and have never been overweight. I was told I have “lean diabetes”. What does this mean? A: There are a number of factors…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
Natural immune system support
By John P. Troup, Ph.D., Chief Science & Education Officer, Vital Nutrients
On a recent trip to Iceland, I threw this suite of Vital Nutrients immune support products in my suitcase. It was the perfect way to fortify me against travel-related stress, allergens, and pathogens! –Dr. Ronald Hoffman This…read more
Categories:Immunity Sponsored Supplements
September is Sexual Health Month—Is there a diet connection?
To commemorate Sexual Health Month, let’s tackle the question: Can you eat your way to optimal sexual performance? That was the subject of a chapter that I co-wrote with Intelligent Medicine co-contributor Leyla Muedin in the Dr. Andrew Weil textbook Integrative…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Sexual Health
Leyla Weighs In: September is Food Safety Education Month
The importance of food safety cannot be overstated. Every year there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness. Proper handling of food is critical to keeping it safe to eat. Preventing cross-contamination is key. When…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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It seems not a week goes by that we’re not regaled with news of a…
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Last week, I discussed possible reasons for low ferritin levels. As with most blood tests,…
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I just returned from a dive trip to Turks and Caicos and wanted to share…
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