Leyla Weighs In

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Sugar’s Role in Cancer Growth
November 26, 2021
Is cancer a metabolic disease? Study shows cancer targets the microbiome, thrives on glucose.

Leyla Weighs In: Change
November 12, 2021
I take thyroid replacement and would like to add Quercetin to my supplement regimen. Is it safe?; Are you ready for change?

Leyla Weighs In: Clean Air Matters
November 5, 2021
Study shows that clean air matters for a healthy brain; Effect of low carb, high-fat diet on LDL particle size and number in adults.

Leyla Weighs In: Mushrooms and Depression
October 29, 2021
Mushroom consumption may lower risk of depression; Plasma TMAO increases after healthy diets--results from 2 randomized controlled trials.

Leyla Weighs In: High Blood Pressure
October 22, 2021
Got high blood pressure? Check your medications!

Leyla Weighs In: Medication-Induced Osteoporosis
October 15, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin on the growing list of medications that impact bone metabolism and decrease bone density.

Leyla Weighs In: Artificial Ingredients
October 8, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "I drink a blend of coconut and almond milks but I'm curious about some of the ingredients like locust bean gum, sunflower lecithin, and gellan gum. Could you weigh in on these?"

Leyla Weighs In: Pesticides, Herbicides and Insecticides
October 1, 2021
Exposure to pesticides, herbicides and insecticides--impacts on human health.

Leyla Weighs In: Nutrition and Mental Health
September 24, 2021
When a patient presents with mood changes and depression, the first thing to look for is nutrient deficiencies. Several nutrient shortfalls are common in the United States. Nutrient deficiencies have been shown to play a role in mental health decline.

Leyla Weighs In: Processed Foods and Why They’re Unhealthy.
September 17, 2021
Safety concerns raised over Impossible Burger GMO fake meat ingredient. Plus, processed foods and why they're unhealthy.