Q&A with Leyla | Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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Q&A with Leyla: Hip Pain

October 23, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

INFINITY Study on the timing of thyroid medication ingestion; Suggestions for long-term hip pain; Could toxic exposures like mold cause conditions like low thyroid or autoimmunity? Supplement recommendations for IBS; What is the safest and most appropriate dose of vitamin D3 for most seniors? And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Reasons for Nausea

October 16, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Reasons for nausea; What to do about an increasing PSA; Lupus patient on Methotrexate asking how to protect liver and immune system; The important relationship between vitamin D3 and K2; Can fish oil raise LDL cholesterol? A questionable case study on pycnogenol; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Determining Your Healthy Weight

October 9, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Dealing with post-exercise pain and fatigue; A closer look at plasmalogens; Determining your healthy weight; Painful cramps in thighs while sleeping, is this from dehydration? Exercise—for those who hate exercise; Dealing with post exercise pain and fatigue; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Hot Flashes

September 25, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Q&A with Leyla: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

September 18, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

On Q&A with Leyla: We're living longer thanks to medical advances; Does cannabis use increase the risk of diabetes? Avoiding carpal tunnel syndrome surgery; AREDs for macular degeneration? Proline for ligaments? Thoughts on smart watches and EMF exposure; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Are drip coffee makers made from plastic bad for your health?

September 11, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

ANH fighting for free speech on the true benefits of supplements; Which form of magnesium for mitral valve prolapse? Can protein powders and creatine affect urination? Are drip coffee makers made from plastic bad for your health? "I have a 50% chance of thyroid cancer based on molecular testing, must I have it removed?" And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Potatoes and Diabetes

September 4, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Potato intake and diabetes risk; How much daily leucine is required to regain muscle? Is a statin necessary with a zero calcium score? How to dose vitamin D; Are omega-3s proinflammatory? Is magnesium beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer? Products for hair regrowth; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Gingivitis

August 28, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

How reliable is nutrition science? Listerine for gingivitis? "I take a diuretic for high blood pressure, is it okay to stop drinking water by 8pm, or will I dehydrate?" Leucine to regain muscle? Creatine for cognitive benefits? Preventing ganglion cyst recurrence; Should you brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste if there's no fluoride in your drinking water; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Lyme Disease

August 21, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

An update on natural thyroid availability; "I've read and heard that supplements are worthless—can even shorten lifespans. Is this true?" "Should I be concerned about the xylitol in my toothpaste since I read it can increase blood clots and stroke risk?" How much omega-3 do you recommend for multiple sclerosis? Is there any new protocol for Lyme disease? And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Are dental mouth guards toxic?

August 14, 2025
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Is the FDA phasing out natural thyroid? Study: Lithium for Alzheimer's disease; Hallucinations from a UTI? Are dental mouth guards toxic? Thoughts on AI-enhanced EKGs; Advice for IBS; And more!