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Leyla Weighs In: The role of sodium in hypertension
The sodium controversy is ongoing with proponents of lower-sodium recommendations asserting, along with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that it be restricted to less than 2,300 mg per day (a teaspoon) and no more than 1,500 mg per day for…read more
Categories:Hypertension Nutrition Controversies
What’s the best test to determine your risk of heart disease?
These days, I’m seeing a lot of patients who are concerned about their hearts. I’m kind of like a Court of Appeals for individuals who have just received a life sentence in statin jail from their doctors. They want a…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health
August 2023
August 26 Synthetic food passes in the Italian senate www.efanews.eu O’Scanlon: Rutgers ongoing COVID vaccine mandate ‘Ludicrous’ www.senate nj.com, August 18, 2023 Meta-analysis: Most effective exercises for reducing blood pressure JAMA. 2023;330(8):685. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.13616 Proper nutrition can prevent postpartum depression By David A. McCarron…read more
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The 18 most common nutritional deficiencies in the U.S (part two)
Last week, I shared the first nine in my list of the most common nutritional deficiencies that plague Americans. Now I’m rounding up the last nine, in an effort to keep you informed and on the lookout for potential gaps in your…read more
Categories:Supplements
Spotlight on an extraordinary carotenoid: Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin has been on my radar screen for some time now. I’ve come to realize that, not only is it safe, but humans may benefit from more than they get merely from a seafood diet. Read this authoritative scientific review…read more
Categories:Sponsored Supplements
The 18 most common nutritional deficiencies in the U.S (part one)
You’ve heard the old saw: “Most people don’t need to take supplements if they’re following a healthy, balanced diet.” That’s a big “if”, especially since surveys—even those commissioned by government health agencies—admit that a significant percentage of Americans are not…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Why is our kale contaminated with PFAS when the FDA told us our produce was safe?
By Alliance for Natural Health
This week, I’m sharing an important message from the Alliance for Natural Health, for which I serve as President of the Board of Directors and Medical Director. I urge you to support our efforts to ban PFAS! You can learn more…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: More on lifestyle changes to prevent atrial fibrillation
Q: I read your article on atrial fibrillation (AF) and was intrigued by the emphasis on the importance of lifestyle changes for prevention of the condition. Can you elaborate? A: What I find striking about AF is its recent prevalence. That might be explained…read more
Categories:Heart Health
24 ways we should fundamentally transform our healthcare system
It’s time to fundamentally transform our healthcare system. The fact is, we spend way more per capita on healthcare than any other country in the world, and our health outcomes rank behind those of many poorer countries; virtually everyone agrees…read more
Categories:General Medicine Healthcare
Ask Leyla: What’s your take on popular meat substitutes?
Q: What is your take on meat substitutes that have become popular lately, like Beyond Beef or Impossible Burger? Are the ingredients above board? A: Food science, with its creation of flavors and macronutrient substitutions, is a fascinating field. I…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
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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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“Follow the science” they say. But if Covid has awakened us to anything, it’s that…
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How close are you to making a change in your lifestyle, behavior, or habits? How…
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The recent attempt on candidate Trump’s life merely highlights a long-standing problem: America is in…
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